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Women Who Lead

March 11, 2026
08:30 AM - 02:00 PM
175 Shepperton Way, Fayetteville, GA 30214, USA

Description

“Women Who Lead” will bring executives, community leaders, and business owners together to provide inspiration and share challenges and setbacks while ultimately focusing on overcoming objectives and providing best practices for women in Georgia. Hear from incredible speakers and network with fellow attendees as we promote the influence of women in the workplace and beyond.

Featured speakers include keynote speaker Bentina Terry, President & CEO of Southern Linc and Southern Telecom, Inc.; Allison Dukes, CFO of Invesco; and Dr. Lily Henson, CEO of Piedmont Augusta Hospital.

Additional speakers include Tasha Allen, Vice President of People & Corporate Citizenship at the Georgia Chamber of Commerce; Stephanie Martin, CFO of the Georgia Chamber; Mary Beth Coke of Regions Bank; Regenia Sanders of EY; and Shannon Sale of Grady Health System. A full list of confirmed speakers is below.

Individuals committed to advancing leadership, strengthening Georgia’s workforce, and supporting the continued growth of women in key industries across the state are encouraged to attend.

WHO:

Tasha Allen, Vice President of People & Corporate Citizenship, Georgia Chamber of Commerce

Keynote Speaker:

Bentina Terry, President & CEO, Southern Linc and Southern Telecom, Inc.

Leading With Wellness:

Anna Threadcraft, Wellbeing Manager, Delta Air Lines

Women in Finance:

Allison Dukes, CFO, Invesco  

Mary Beth Coke, EVP, District Director GA/Carolinas, Regions Bank

Regenia Sanders, Managing Partner, EY  

Moderator: Stephanie Martin, CFO, Georgia Chamber  

Women in Healthcare:

Lorie Gassel, Director, Oncology Clinical Operations, Northside  

Dr. Lily Henson, CEO, Piedmont Augusta Hospital  

Shannon Sale, EVP, Chief Administrative Officer, Grady Healthcare System  

Moderator: Caylee Noggle, President & CEO, Georgia Hospital Association  

Women in Entrepreneurship:

Emmie Howard, President, Onward Reserve  

Sonji Jacobs, Managing Partner, Incisive

Latha Ravi, President/Owner, FlyLock Security Solutions

Moderator: Sucheta Kamath, Founder/CEO, ExQ  


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