NH Business Review proudly presents our ninth annual Powered by Women conference, an inspiring event that will showcase the drive, conviction and persistence of women leaders in the Granite State. Powered by Women serves to connect female leaders through these stories that will leave them feeling empowered and informed to succeed in their endeavors.

The event will feature successful women leaders from different career backgrounds and perspectives, who will give 10-minute talks about their personal and professional growth followed by a 45-minute panel discussion.

Join us for the 2026 event!

Thursday, November 12, 2026 | 8-11:30 a.m.
Manchester Country Club
180 South River Road, Bedford, NH

Ticket fees include breakfast buffet
Individual tickets: $65 per person, plus fees
Group rate (6+): $59 per person, plus fees

NH Business Review paid subscribers: don’t forget to use your exclusive discount code and save 15% on your ticket price! Need help or forgot the code? Email us!

Tickets will be available starting August 12, 2026.

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2026 Powered by Women Panelists

Amy LaBelle
Owner, Winemaker
LaBelle Winery

Hashira Rodriguez
Director Of Development
Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Manchester

Julie P. Baron
President and CEO
Make-A-Wish® New Hampshire

Sara Bee Pichette, CPWA®, CSRIC®
Financial Advisor

2025 Powered by Women event

Panelists:

Dr. Stephanie Ihezie, Neurosurgery Medical Resident, Dartmouth Health
Kristi Baxter, Associate Executive Coach, Sojourn Partners
Geri Eisenman Pell, Co-founder, Rise Private Wealth Management
Donna Daneke, Director of Human Resources, Summit Packaging Systems Inc.
Mackenzie Fraser, Senior Vice President, EVR Advertising

AWE Award Recipient: The New Hampshire Women’s Foundation

2024 Powered by Women event

Panelists:

Nicole Bluefort, Managing Partner, Law Offices of Nicole Bluefort
Jennifer Desrosiers, Founder and CEO, Altitude Brands (Laney & Lu, Ginger Fox, and Palette)
Cyndee Gruden, Dean, College of Engineering and Physical Sciences, University of New Hampshire
Jennifer MacDonald, Chief Operating Officer, Advanced Regenerative Manufacturing Institute (ARMI)
Josephine Moran, President and CEO, Ledyard Financial Group, Inc.

2023 Powered by Women event

Panelists and talking points:

Holly Mintz, MD, MBA, Chief Medical Officer of Ambulatory Services, Elliot Health System
How (and why) to embrace the unexpected with life’s twists and turns.
Jennifer Delisle, Co-founder, Inspire Realty Group
The life of an entrepreneurial mom and how to find equilibrium with work-life balance.
Honorable Talesha L. Saint-Marc, Magistrate Judge, United States District Court for the District of New Hampshire
The twists and turns of career journeys and breaking through barriers.
Diane P. Fitzpatrick, Chief Executive Officer, Manchester Boys & Girls Club
Creating a culture of inclusivity and collaboration for the next generation of women. The importance of lifting each other and, leading with empathy and compassion.
Courtney M. Morin, FSA, MAAA, Vice President, Actuarial & Underwriting, Northeast Delta Dental
Overcoming imposter syndrome and learning to recognize accomplishments and eliminate self-doubt.

2022 Powered by Women event

Panelists:

Elaine Hamel, Founder, Executive Director and Program Leader, Girls at Work
Emily Schwerin-Whyte, Co-Collaborative Executive Officer, 2nd Generation Family Owner, W.S. Badger Company
Elissa Margolin, Director, Housing Action NH
Latonya Wallace, Business Lender, NH Community Loan Fund
Eva Castillo, Director, NH Alliance for Immigrants and Refugees/Welcoming NH MIRA Coalition

2021 Powered by Women event

Panelists and talking points:

Dr. Larissa Ruiz Baía, President, Lakes Region Community College
Larissa will be talking about being flexible and open to opportunities, taking risks, and confronting self-confidence issues
Sharron McCarthy, CEO, Girls Inc. of New Hampshire
Sharron will be discussing the power of perseverance
JerriAnne Boggis, Executive Director, Black Heritage Trail of New Hampshire
JerriAnne will be focusing on digging deeper into our why – why we do what we do – the meaning behind our work
Connie Roy-Czyzowski, Vice President, Human Resources at Northeast Delta Dental
Connie is looking forward to sharing about who inspired her early on as well as reflections of a long career in city government being the only woman in a leadership role
Lisa Carter, Founder / Chief Engagement Officer, Drinkwater Marketing & Productions
Lisa will be speaking about understanding the power of your personal brand, defining your expertise, authority and developing trust.

2020 Powered by Women event

Panelists:

Renee Plummer, Vice President, Two International Group
Lisa Guertin, President, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield New Hampshire
Jennifer Parent, Director and Chair of the Litigation Department, McLane Middleton
Marcia “Marty” Sink, President and CEO, CASA of NH
Donnalee Lozeau, Executive Director, Southern New Hampshire Services, Inc.

2019 Powered by Women event

Panelists:

Linda Johnson, Director of Litigation Dept. & Co-Chair of Education Law Group, McLane Middleton, PA
Amanda Grappone Osmer, Owner, Grappone Automotive
Katharine Eneguess, president and CEO, Animal Rescue League of NH
Kim Cadorette, Acting Vice President of Operations, Electronics Systems Sector, BAE Systems
Cathy Duffy Cullity, CEO, Girls Inc.