The Fifth Annual NEPA Women’s
Leadership Conference Held
More than 500 professionals from throughout the region attended Empower, the
fi fth annual NEPA Women’s Leadership Conference at Mohegan Sun Pocono. This
regional, day-long conference is designed to emphasize women’s ability to forge
a positive change in their communities and in their personal and professional lives
while highlighting the incredible energy created when women come together to
support one another.
This year’s keynote speakers were Lucy O’Malley-Brady, senior vice president,
corporate strategy and business development for McDonald’s, and Sharon
Delaney McCloud, Emmy Award-winning broadcaster and partner and vice
president of professional development at Walk West. Other speakers included
Loryn Copley, Amanda Faneck, Judith G. Price Esq., Talia Walsh and Caroline
Williams. Dr. Kristine Kelley and Dr. Susan Summerton of Delta Medix Breast Care
Center held a joint presentation, and Kathrine Bondi, Mary Erwine, and Megan
Millo were featured panelists.
“We are so pleased to have again assembled supremely talented business
leaders to share their experiences, challenges and advice to the attendees of
the Empower Conference,” said Bob Durkin, president, The Greater Scranton
Chamber of Commerce. “The growth and impact of this event is a testimony
to the drive for success among business professionals across northeastern
Pennsylvania.”
Empower, the NEPA Women’s Leadership Conference is a regional event
presented by the Greater Scranton Chamber of Commerce, in conjunction with
the Greater Pittston, Wilkes-Barre, Hazleton and Back Mountain Chambers of
Commerce.
6 • The Greater Scranton Chamber of Commerce
“This is my
favorite event
of the year!”