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Women in Leadership Speaker Series: Empowering Women, Embracing All

female-back-speakerSeton Hall University is proud to present the "Women in Leadership Speaker Series: Empowering Women, Embracing All," a dynamic lineup of events for the 2025–26 academic year. This series brings together extraordinary women leaders across industries to share their career journeys, leadership lessons and insights for building inclusive workplaces and communities.

Coordinated by a collaborative group, including Campus Inclusion, the Buccino Leadership Institute, the Stillman School of Business, the Office of Advancement and the Department of Women and Gender Studies, the series reflects Seton Hall’s mission to prepare principled leaders who make a difference in the world.

Why attend?

  • Hear authentic stories and leadership lessons from accomplished women across fields
  • Connect with role models who bring diverse perspectives on leadership and impact
  • Engage in conversations that highlight inclusive leadership for all members of the Seton Hall community
  • Be sure to mark your calendars and join us throughout the year for this inspiring lineup:

Thursday, September 25, 2025
Lunch with Catherine Tantillo, Global Head of Social Impact, Lord Abbett
President’s Hall, Regent's Suite, Noon to 1 p.m.

Join Catherine Tantillo for an engaging conversation on her career journey in the financial sector, culminating in her current role leading global social impact at Lord Abbett. Tantillo will share insights on building a purpose-driven career and leading with impact.

Tuesday, September 30, 2025
Jazzlyn Feliciano, Managing Director, EY
Jubilee Hall Auditorium, 6 to 7 p.m.
In partnership with ALPFA, Feliciano will reflect on her path to executive leadership in one of the world’s leading professional services firms, offering practical lessons on resilience, representation and building influence.

Tuesday, October 14, 2025
Coffee and Conversation with Rha Goddess, Author and CEO of Move the Crowd
University Center, Event Lounge, Time TBD
A pioneering voice in conscious entrepreneurship, Goddess will lead a discussion on intentional ambition, authenticity and redefining success in leadership.

Tuesday, November 4, 2025
Christiane Maertens, Founder and CEO, Valor Tequila, DoGoodery, and Gente Buena Foundation
Schwartz Hall, Room 101, 6 to 7 p.m.
Maertens will share her experiences as a social impact entrepreneur, focusing on entrepreneurship, branding and the power of purpose-driven leadership.

Additional sessions will feature Bonnie Evans, senior women leaders across Seton Hall, executive women in the financial industry at the annual O’Brien Financial Colloquium in February and a Women’s History Month keynote in April.

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