PA Chamber Healthcare Summit

EVENT DESCRIPTION

Healthcare is a leading priority for business leaders who want to ensure workforce retention and that their employees can perform at their best both physically and mentally. However, ongoing concerns about high costs, a pro-plaintiff legal climate, and rising medical malpractice claims create uncertainty. Our Healthcare Summit is designed to address your concerns and provide information about today’s healthcare-related topics! Join us for this great day of learning and discussions with lawmakers, healthcare professionals, pharmaceutical manufacturers, and more.

SPONSORSHIP

For more information about sponsorship opportunities for the PA Chamber Healthcare Summit, please contact PA Chamber Director of Events and Engagement, Oona Burke Johnson at objohnson@pachamber.org or 717.720.5557.

AGENDA

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Time & Place

Tuesday, May 13, 2025
8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Penn Harris Hotel and Convention Center
1150 Camp Hill Bypass
Camp Hill, PA 17011

Price: 

Prices vary by membership level.

Investor Member: $199
Advocacy Member: $298
Non-Member: $398

REGISTRATION:

41st Annual PA Chamber Dinner

The PA Chamber Annual Dinner returns to Hershey on October 6, 2025!

The 41st Annual Chamber Dinner will take place on Monday, October 6, 2025, at the Hershey Lodge in Hershey, PA. Last year’s event featured the greatest tennis player of all-time and international trailblazing icon Serena Williams, as well as U.S. Senator Marco Rubio and  the now former U.S. Energy Secretary Jennifer M. Granholm.  

2025 program information will be available soon, stay tuned!

High-value sponsorships will be available soon! To learn more, please contact PA Chamber Director of Events and Engagement, Oona Burke Johnson at objohnson@pachamber.org

DATE

Monday, October 6, 2025

Location:
Hershey Lodge
325 University Dr
Hershey, PA 17033

Exclusive DIAMOND CO-SponsorS

PA Chamber AI Summit Presented by Deloitte & Google Attendee Information

Event Location
UPMC Health Sciences Tower at Harrisburg University
Second Floor, Room 203
(Please note this is not the main Harrisburg University location)

222 Chestnut Street
Harrisburg, PA 17101
Directions


Time
8:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Registration, Networking, and Continental Breakfast: 8:00 a.m. 
Program Begins: 9:00 a.m. 


Parking

The Chestnut Street Parking Garage is the closest parking garage to the building

Arrival Details

– Enter the building at the Chestnut Street entrance.

– A staff member will be at the door to let you in until 9:30 a.m.

– After 9:30 a.m., use the button to speak with security.

– The AI Summit will be held on the second floor. You can take the stairs inside the entrance or use the elevator.

 

When You Arrive

– Registration begins at 8:00 a.m. in the 2nd-floor lobby.

– Stop by the registration table to pick up your name badge upon arrival.

 

Full Conference Agenda
Click here to access the conference agenda.
Click here to review the AI Demo opportunities.
Click here for the event website.


Seating

Program will be held in room 203, seating is open.


Lunch Menu

If you have any dietary restrictions not noted during registration, please email Gretchen McDonel at gmcdonel@pachamber.org

Caesar Salad
Chicken Parmesan
Broccoli & Alfredo Pasta (Veg)
Chef’s Choice Roasted Seasonal Vegetables (V, GF)
Assorted Desserts
*Gluten free menu options available upon request.


Post-Event Tour of the UPMC Health Sciences Tower

Harrisburg University will be offering tours of the building after the event. If you would like to participate, please meet in the 1st-floor lobby, at 1:15 p.m. next to the stairwell.

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2025 Annual Human Resources Conference

Calling all Pennsylvania HR professionals! Save the date for the PA Chamber’s popular, information-packed Annual Human Resources Conference on Thursday, March 13, 2025.

 

This year’s conference will be held from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Sheraton Harrisburg Hershey. The event will feature updates from state and federal experts on the latest HR laws; discussions on leading HR topics that you can apply to your day-to-day operations; the ability to network with colleagues and meet with exhibitors; and the chance to earn continuing education credits along the way!

Sponsorship

Click here to view the sponsorship sheet. For more information about sponsorship opportunities for the 2025 Annual Human Resources Conference, please contact PA Chamber Director of Events and Engagement, Oona Burke Johnson at objohnson@pachamber.org.

 

Agenda

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Time & Place

Thursday, March 13, 2025
8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Sheraton Harrisburg Hershey
4650 Lindle Road
Harrisburg, PA 17111

PRICE

Prices vary by membership level.

Investor – $199
Advocacy – $298
Non-member – $398

REGISTRATION:

CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDITS

CERTIFICATION GROUPTYPE OF CREDITSNO. OF Credits
Pennsylvania State Board of AccountancyCPEs(PX177225) - Group Study4.5
Continuing Legal Education BoardCLEs4.5
Human Resource Certification InstituteSPHR/PHR/GPHR Recertification Hours4.5
SHRM Preferred ProviderSHRM-CP ™ / SHRM-SCP ™ PDC's4.5

FEATURED SPEAKERS

Special Thanks to Our Sponsors

Exclusive Platinum Sponsor

Break Sponsor

2025 Women in Business Conference

Unlock your potential!

The 2025 Annual Women in Business Conference will be bigger and bolder than ever before. Discover how to leverage your unique strengths to excel in your career and achieve your personal goals. Empower yourself to make a lasting impact and inspire others. 

Business professionals from across Pennsylvania will gather for a full day of networking, sharing ideas, and learning from industry leaders.

The event will offer engaging panel discussions, expert-led workshops, and opportunities to collaborate on innovative solutions to today’s business challenges. Don’t miss this chance to connect, grow, and take your professional journey to the next level.


SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

For information and pricing regarding sponsorship opportunities at the 2025 Women in Business Conference, please contact PA Chamber Director of Events and Engagement, Oona Burke Johnson at objohnson@pachamber.org

Time & Place

Thursday, April 3, 2025
8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Lancaster Marriott at Penn Square
25 S. Queen Street
Lancaster, PA 17603


CLICK HERE
to book your hotel for the 2025 Women in Business Conference!
*Last day to book is Wednesday, March 12

PRICE

Member: $350
Non-Member: $500

REGISTRATION

AGENDA

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Student Tables

Empower the next generation of business leaders by sponsoring students to attend the 2025 PA Chamber Women in Business Conference. If you are interested in purchasing a student table for this event, please reach out to Director of Events and Engagement, Oona Burke Johnson at objohnson@pachamber.org.

2025 KEYNOTE SPEAKER – Caitlin Clark

Caitlin Clark is one of the most exciting basketball players of her generation, a transcendent athlete who has broken records on and off the court, achieving global popularity thanks to her logo threes, visionary passing, and competitive spirit. After closing out her collegiate career by leading the University of Iowa to back-to-back NCAA Championship games, driving record viewership and attendance, Clark was selected first overall by the Indiana Fever in the most-watched 2024 WNBA Draft. During her remarkable rookie season, she earned a WNBA All-Star selection, showcasing her elite playmaking and court vision. She shattered single-season and single-game assist records, broke the rookie scoring record, and made history as the first rookie to record a triple-double with her dynamic, aggressive style of play. Her remarkable impact on the court helped propel the Indiana Fever to their first playoff appearance since 2016. Capping off her extraordinary rookie year, she became the first rookie since Candace Parker in 2008 to make the First Team All-WNBA, one of only five players to ever achieve this honor, and was named the 2024 WNBA Rookie of the Year.

After being recruited by some of the top collegiate programs in the country, Clark chose to stay close to home, leading the Hawkeyes to three consecutive Big 10 championships. Along the way, Clark rewrote the record books as the first college player to surpass 3,000 points, 750 rebounds, and 750 assists. She set a new standard in women’s Division I basketball, boasting the highest number of 30+ point games over the past 25 years. Clark is also one of only seven women to win the Wooden Award twice and one of nine to win the Naismith Award multiple times. In the last home game of her senior season, Clark surpassed Pete Maravich for most points scored by a Division I basketball player, men’s or women’s. On April 10th, 2024, the University of Iowa announced the school will be retiring her No. 22 jersey to honor her iconic career.  

Off the court, Clark is also making an impact with The Caitlin Clark Foundation which is focused on youth empowerment through education, nutrition, and sports—the very pillars of her success. The foundation is already benefiting organizations like the Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Iowa and making meaningful impact in the community. Clark’s relentless pursuit of excellence transcends anything she ventures into, as she remains committed in enduring change, both within the game and beyond its boundaries.

Featured Speakers

Stephanie Doliveira is responsible for strategic planning and execution of people-centric initiatives. She is also the executive sponsor of the company’s commitment to IDEA — Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Accessibility, an integral part of the overall corporate strategy. Sheetz, a family owned and operated convenience retailer based in Altoona, PA has more than 25,000 employees throughout the company’s six-state operating area. Recognized by Fortune as one of the 100 Best Companies to Work For, Best Retailers to Work For, Best Places to Work for Women and Best Workplaces for Millennials, Sheetz is committed to offering sustainable careers built on an inspiring and authentically inclusive culture. Stephanie is an advocate for children, child-care and early learning. She is a member of the Pennsylvania Governor’s Early Learning Investment Commission (since 2008) and currently serves as the Co-Chair. She also serves on the Sheetz Family Charities board of directors, an employee-driven charity focused on children in need.

The Great Place to Work Institute awarded Stephanie the Inaugural Great Place to Work® For All Leadership Award in March 2018. Convenience Store News recognized her with the “Top Women in Convenience” honor in 2016 and 2020. In October 2020, S&T Bank and Pittsburgh Magazine recognized her for leadership in a feature series on Women & Business.

Prior to joining Sheetz, Stephanie practiced labor and employment law representing employers at a firm based in Pennsylvania. She received a Bachelor of Science degree in labor and industrial relations from the Pennsylvania State University, and a Juris Doctorate from the Widener University School of Law, Commonwealth Campus. Stephanie is the proud mom of two sons, Gabriel and Carter.

 

Sarah C. Lesser is the Central Pennsylvania Middle Market Relationship Manager for Truist Financial Corporation. She has served clients in Lancaster, York, Harrisburg, Lebanon and State College for over 10 years.  

Since being named to this position in August 2024, she has quickly developed relationships with Truist’s largest, privately-held clients, the local communities and internal Teammates. Prior to directly interfacing with Middle Market clients, Sarah was responsible for the bank’s Central PA Commercial Team since 2020. She oversaw an income statement that generated $40 million in net income for Truist in 2023 with over $2 billion in assets. With more than 10 years of banking experience, she served as the Commercial Real Estate Manager at M&T Bank, a Middle Market Relationship Manager and founder of M&T’s Regional Women’s Interest Network. Before entering banking, Sarah served as a Surface Warfare Officer in the United States Navy. Completing two Western Pacific deployments and earning three Navy/Marine Corps Accommodation Medals.

Passionate about the economic empowerment of women, Lesser serves as the Vice Chair for the Board of Lancaster’s Milagro House, is a board member of the United Way of Lancaster County and the Foundation for the Boys and Girls Club of Lancaster. She is a Member of the Schreiber Center for Pediatric Development’s Capital Campaign Committee and is an Advisory Board Member for the Lancaster Chamber’s Excellence Exchange. Previously, she was on the boards of the Junior League of Lancaster and Susquehanna National Heritage Organization.

Sarah earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from Vanderbilt University and a Master’s in Business Administration from the Fuqua School of Business at Duke University. When she isn’t working, Sarah enjoys traveling with her family, chasing after her two daughters, golfing and trying new restaurants.

 

Kasey Paulus is the Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer for WellSpan Health. Kasey is responsible for the WellSpan nursing strategic plan, nursing practice, and operations for 4,600 nursing team members across WellSpan Health, including acute care, ambulatory care, homecare and hospice, and care management services. In her role, she champions several initiatives focused on workforce and care model redesign, driving innovation through the lens of people, process, and technology. She is also accountable for increasing the pipeline of nurses through academic partnerships.

Kasey has twenty years of experience in nursing, nursing leadership, healthcare operations, continuous performance improvement, high reliability, and patient safety.

She joined WellSpan in July 2021 where she first served as vice president of Patient Care Services and chief nursing officer at York Hospital. Prior to joining WellSpan, she served as vice president of patient care services and chief nursing officer within the HealthPartners System in Minnesota.  Prior to her appointment to CNO, she served as vice president of quality and safety for Park Nicollet.

She earned her Bachelor of Arts in nursing from Gustavus Adolphus College, followed by a master’s degree in business administration from the University of Phoenix.  She is also a certified executive in nursing practice.

 

Lori Krause Renne is a seasoned marketing, sales and strategic planning professional with over 30 years of experience. Currently, she serves as Supervisor, Business Development for the UPMC Corporate Ambassador Resource and Employer Solutions (CARES) team, serving corporate and community wellness clients. Lori works across Central PA to strategize and develop customized wellness programs that help companies improve the overall health, productivity, and morale of their corporate families. Lori serves on the board of the Members 1st Charitable Foundation, and as Interim Chair and Leadership Chair for the American Heart Association of Central PA’s Board of Directors. She is a membership ambassador for both the Harrisburg and Lebanon Valley Chambers of Commerce. She was awarded “2024 Ambassador of the Year” for the Lebanon Valley Chamber. Lori is also an active member of the UPMC Pinnacle Foundation’s Women’s Giving Circle.

Lori is a graduate of LaSalle University with a B.A. in Communication and a minor in English.  A native of Lebanon, PA, Lori lives in New Cumberland with her husband, Brendan, and son, Dylan (when he is home from Duquesne University), and their goldendoodle, Hank. She loves reading, walking, yoga, all things Pittsburgh, and spending time with her family.

Special Thanks to Our Sponsors

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Exclusive Platinum Sponsor

Gold Sponsors

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WELLNESS ROOM SPONSOR

Professional Development Sponsor

Bronze Sponsors

Navigating Global Trade: Tools & Resources for Pennsylvania Small Businesses

EVENT DESCRIPTION

Join us for a live webinar designed to help Pennsylvania small businesses explore global markets. This event features 3 experts who will provide valuable insights on leveraging essential government resources, such as accessing market research, finding international buyers, and securing financing.

Discover how to take advantage of trade missions, loans, invoice insurance, and more with support from the U.S. Commercial Service, U.S. Small Business Administration, and EXIM—providing the tools you need to expand your business globally.

Speakers include:

     – Regina Gordin, Deputy Managing Director, EXIM

     – Ali Natale, Senior International Trade Specialist, U.S. Commercial Service Philadelphia

     – Ed Schick, Export Finance Manager, U.S. Small Business Administration Pittsburgh

After the webinar, there will be a Q&A session. Don’t miss this opportunity to gain valuable insights and unlock the full potential of your export journey!

Time & Place

Wednesday, November 13, 2024
11:00 a.m. – Noon

Virtual Platform: Zoom

Price: FREE 

REGISTRATION

Featured Speakers

Regina Gordin, Deputy Managing Director, EXIM

Regina Gordin joined EXIM Bank in November of 2009 and is the Deputy Managing Director, Eastern Region.  Prior to joining the Bank, Regina spent seven years as Senior Vice President at Broad Street Capital Group, where she originated and managed a wide variety of international project finance and export finance transactions. Before joining Broad Street she was a VP and Senior Financial Advisor at Wachovia, The Bank of New York and Merrill Lynch’s Private Client Group. Regina holds a BBA in Finance from The Wharton School and an MSOD in Global Management and Leadership from the School of Arts & Sciences at the University of Pennsylvania.

Ali Natale, Senior International Trade Specialist,  U.S. Commercial Service Philadelphia

Ali Natale is a Senior International Trade Specialist with the U.S Department of Commerce – U.S Commercial Service Philadelphia. Ali covers the Education, Textiles, Chemicals, Automotive, and Consumer Goods industries, working closely with U.S. businesses to assist them in growing internationally and identify sales opportunities around the world.  

Prior to her time at the U.S. Commercial Service, she worked in the chemicals industry, where she most recently held a Product Management role, specializing in managing product portfolios and leveraging and transferring technologies and products across global regions. 

Ali was also a previous intern with the U.S. Commercial Service, where she supported efforts to connect U.S. products with international buyers.  Ali graduated from Saint Joseph’s University in 2018 with a bachelor’s degree in International Business and minors in Spanish and Economics and is a NASBITE Certified Global Business Professional.

Ed Schick, Export Finance Manager, U.S. Small Business Administration Pittsburgh

Ed joined the Office of International Trade team in October 2021. Prior
to joining the SBA, Ed worked at several regional banks marketing
different trade finance programs with an emphasis on doing business
in Latin America. Among his responsibilities was to promote US exports
by offering financing to foreign buyers purchasing US made
equipment. At the SBA, Ed is responsible for promoting SBA’s three
core export programs to businesses and lenders in Pennsylvania,
Delaware and southern Ohio. He also works with the Resource
Partners throughout his footprint. Based in Pittsburgh-PA, Ed is fluent
in Portuguese and proficient in Spanish.

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How Genetic Factors Influence Your Health and Provide the Opportunity for Personalized Care – Webinar

EVENT DESCRIPTION

Precision Medicine is an approach to medicine that uses information about our genes, environment, and lifestyle to guide healthcare decisions. The Gene Health Project, a community health research program at WellSpan Health, is looking at genetic factors that may influence our health. Come join us to learn about how precision medicine allows healthcare providers to use prevention strategies and treatments to understand what will work best. Knowing if you are at increased risk for certain cancers and heart disease can help you and your doctor personalize your healthcare and plan for a healthier future.

Time & Place

Tuesday, November 19, 2024
11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Virtual Platform: Zoom

Price: FREE 

REGISTRATION

Featured Speakers

C. Anwar A Chahal, MD, PhD, FACC, MRCP, FESC
Cardiac Electrophysiologist
Co- Medical Director of Precision Medicine at WellSpan Health 
Principal Investigator, The Gene Health Project at WellSpan

 

Dr. Anwar Chahal is a board-certified cardiac electrophysiologist with expertise in cardio-genetics. He is originally from the UK, studying at the University of Leeds School of Medicine, followed by an internal medicine residency at King’s College Hospital London, and fellowship in cardiology at Barts Heart Centre and University College London. He was then granted a PhD from Mayo Clinic, an American Heart Association-funded fellowship, before completing a clinical fellowship in cardiac electrophysiology at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania. As the director of the Center for Inherited Cardiovascular Diseases at WellSpan Health, Dr. Chahal is driven by a fascination with science and genetics combined with service to humanity. He is the principal investigator of The Gene Health Project.

 

David G. Kann, MD, MPH, FACC
Preventive Cardiologist
Co-Medical Director of Precision Medicine at WellSpan Health
Co-Principal Investigator, The Gene Health Project at WellSpan

 

Dr. David Kann is a board-certified cardiologist specializing in prevention. He went to medical school at Hahnemann University School of Medicine, followed by an internal medicine residency at Presbyterian University Hospital in Pittsburgh. He then completed a fellowship in cardiology at the University of Pennsylvania. He was granted a master’s degree of public health from Columbia University and is a diplomate of the American Board of Clinical Lipidology. As a lipidologist, Dr. Kann helps people with complex lipid problems. Dr. Kann is the co-medical director of the Precision Medicine program at WellSpan Health. He shares Dr. Chahal’s fascination with science and the commitment to serve humanity.

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Understanding Unemployment Compensation Benefits – Webinar

EVENT DESCRIPTION

Employers are invited to gain valuable Unemployment Compensation insights during a FREE webinar! Join us for an informative session designed to help employers navigate the complexities of UC benefits that will feature two leading UC experts—Geoff Moomaw, President of Interstate Tax Service, and Maria Macus, Pennsylvania Deputy Secretary for UC Programs.

In this 90-minute webinar, you’ll gain a deeper understanding of:

  • UC eligibility requirements

  • Voluntary quit scenarios

  • Situations where claimants may be denied benefits due to willful misconduct

  • Other crucial issues employers face when dealing with UC claims

 

The Pennsylvania Chamber is committed to ensuring UC benefits remain accessible to those who lose their job through no fault of their own. Whether you’re an HR professional, business owner, or involved in managing UC claims, this session will provide the clarity you need to handle UC matters confidently!

Time & Place

Tuesday, October 22, 2024
10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.

Virtual Platform: Zoom

Price: FREE 

REGISTRATION

Featured Speakers

Geoff Moomaw is the President of Interstate Tax Service and they have been representing employers regarding unemployment matters since 1943.  He is a graduate of Widener University and has been appointed by 2 governors to the UC Advisory Council.  In addition, he has testified before both the PA House and Senate Labor & Industry committees multiple times, worked with the Chamber’s governmental affairs office since the early 1990s and was on the committee that worked with L&I on the UC benefit web portal.  Finally, he has been to more UC hearings than he is able to count. 

 

 

 

Maria Macus was appointed Deputy Secretary for Unemployment Compensation (UC) Programs for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in February 2023.  In this position, she is responsible for the administration and oversight of the Commonwealth’s UC Programs, including the Office of UC Benefits Policy, the Office of UC Service Centers, and the Office of UC Tax Services.  Prior to this appointment, Maria served as the Deputy Chief Counsel for UC, having come to that position from the Department of Corrections (DOC), where she served as counsel in the litigation section, representing DOC employees in litigation before state and federal courts. Maria graduated from Elizabethtown College, summa cum laude, with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and a Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy. She received her Juris Doctor, magna cum laude, from the Dickinson School of Law of the Pennsylvania State University.  In her free time, Maria enjoys running, reading, and spending time with her cats, Mitzi and Bernie.

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Internships as a Talent Development Strategy – Webinar

EVENT DESCRIPTION

Internships are a critical tool for bridging the gap between education and employment in today’s rapidly evolving job market.

Learn how your business can leverage internships as a talent development strategy in this free webinar! Join the PA Chamber Foundation from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. on Thursday, October 31 as we welcome experts from the Strada Education Foundation and Shippensburg University to present this dynamic event, “Internships as a Talent Development Strategy,” where we will explore how postsecondary institutions and employers can work together to create impactful internship programs that fill workforce gaps and prepare the next generation for the jobs of tomorrow.

 

Time & Place

Thursday, October 31, 2024
10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.

Virtual Platform: Zoom

Price: FREE 

REGISTRATION

Featured Speakers

Melissa Early works for Truist as a Senior Career Program Manager leading early career programs for the Leadership Development Program, Enterprise Track and FSE (Financial Services Enterprise) Interns. Prior, she worked as a DEI (Diversity, Equity & Inclusion) Consultant for 5 years, focused on creating and implementing the organization’s BRG (Business Resource Group) strategy. Melissa also worked in Operational Risk Management and Mortgage Operations. She joined Truist in 2012 from Toys R Us and Babies R Us where she managed a tri-state region of stores for HR and Asset Protection.

In 2021, Melissa and her BRG Co-Chair coordinated the inaugural Carolinas Veterans Day Festival in partnership with Truist and Veterans Bridge Home. In 2023, the event was elevated to include a benefit concert presented by Truist and home giveaway in partnership with True Homes, a Truist client. This is now an annual event for all generations, abilities and backgrounds that celebrates and honors veterans, service members and their families. She was recognized with the 2020 Council of Korean Americans Empower Award. Melissa has also been a Truist Performance Awards nominee consecutively for 5 years and earned a Presidential Volunteer Service Award for 7 consecutive yrs. In 2019, she relocated to Charlotte, NC from Richmond, VA where she served as a board member on the VCIC’s State Board and Richmond Advisory Chapter, YWCA Young Women’s Leadership Alliance, Equality Virginia – VA Competes Advisory Board, Girls on the Run
Richmond, United Way Young Leaders Society and Family Lifeline’s YP. Melissa also served as a board member for PFLAG Charlotte (2021-22). Currently, she and actively supports many non-profits in the Carolinas, to include Veterans Bridge Home, VOWS (Veterans on Wall Street), and NAAAP (National Association of Asian American Professionals).

 

Karen Grant is the Managing Director of Corporate Human Resources at Hershey Entertainment & Resorts (HE&R). Working with company leadership, she ensures the action and sustainability of vital human resource initiatives and programs across the organization. Karen holds her PHR and SHRM-CP certifications. 

For more than 22 years, Karen has been a member of the HE&R HR team. She joined the company in 2001 as an intern while studying Business Administration at Lebanon Valley College where she earned her Bachelor of Science degree with concentrations in both Human Resources and Marketing in 2002. 

During her tenure with HE&R, Karen has been nominated seven times for the Legacy of Excellence Award, the company’s highest level of peer-to-peer recognition. In addition to her daily responsibilities leading the HR team, Karen supports HE&R’s Core Purpose of providing value to Milton Hershey School (MHS) by serving as a mentor to a student in the Mentoring Our Leaders’ Development (M.O.L.D.) program. Karen is also a member of the organization’s Workforce Inclusion Committee and DE&I Council.

 

Lorelee Isbell serves as the Associate Vice President for Career and Workforce Development at Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania. In this leadership position, she drives strategic initiatives that strengthen career readiness, broaden workforce development opportunities, and contribute to regional economic growth by attracting and retaining top talent in South Central Pennsylvania. With her expertise in higher education, Lorelee plays a key role in bridging the gap between education and employment, advancing programs that prepare students for successful careers while fostering partnerships with industry leaders.

Lorelee’s professional journey includes 23 years of service with the Office of the Chancellor for Pennsylvania’s State System of Higher Education. During this time, she led strategic efforts at higher education centers in Harrisburg and Philadelphia, enhancing access to education and providing premier spaces for business and organizational events. Her work centered on building collaborative relationships across the 14 State System universities to deliver impactful continuing education and workforce development programs.

Beyond her role at Shippensburg, Lorelee actively engages with the community through leadership roles on various committees, including Leadership Harrisburg Area, South Central PA Works, and the University Professional and Continuing Education Association. She also serves on the board of directors for Community Carepoint. Lorelee holds a bachelor’s degree in elementary education from Messiah College and a master’s degree in organizational development and leadership from Shippensburg University.

 

As senior vice president, work-based learning, Laura Love leads Strada’s work-based learning agenda, which focuses on paid internships and apprenticeships that help students connect their education to their career aspirations. Love’s work emphasizes ways to scale paid, quality work-based learning experiences across the United States and focuses on the research, policies, and practices needed on a national level to achieve systems change.

Before joining Strada in May 2024, Love served as a partner at Grads of Life, an initiative of the national workforce development nonprofit organization Year Up, where she worked to advise large employers on inclusive talent strategies.

Love spent 10 years at Year Up and Grads of Life, its consultancy arm. In 2014, Love helped launch Grads of Life as a national communications campaign with the Ad Council, focused on changing public narratives about young people who are neither enrolled in school nor participating in the labor market. Following the campaign, Love played a key role in leading Grads of Life’s strategic growth and impact, supporting the creation of a consulting practice, and developing a research and thought leadership strategy. Earlier in her tenure at Year Up, Love developed a blueprint for program expansion, overseeing the launch of Year Up’s first employer-based training model in partnership with multinational toy maker Hasbro.

Love also led international expansion projects for global nongovernmental organization Ashoka, based in Singapore. She connected social entrepreneurs with seed funding, built strategic partnerships with business leaders, philanthropic entities, and nongovernmental organizations, and helped secure support to expand the organization’s presence into Malaysia.

Love holds a Master of Business Administration from the University of Oxford’s Said Business School and a Bachelor of Arts in international studies from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. 

 

Angela “Angie” Meyers is the Director of Talent Acquisition at Hershey Entertainment and Resorts (HE&R). Angie’s passion for HE&R’s Core Purpose of providing value to Milton Hershey School (MHS) has kept her engaged and driven throughout her 25 years with the company. Before her appointment to lead company-wide talent acquisition efforts in 2022, Angie was the Director of Revenue Management & Reservations. Throughout her tenure with HE&R, Angie held various roles in the Reservations department. 

Angie is a proud member of the HE&R-MHS Partnership Committee which drives engagement for HE&R team members with the School. She serves as the Board President of Breakthrough T1D (formerly JDRF), Central PA Chapter. Breakthrough T1D is the leading global organization harnessing the power of research, advocacy, and community engagement to advance life-changing breakthroughs for type 1 diabetes (T1D). 

Angie recently earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Business Management from Elizabethtown College.

 

Nichole Torpey-Saboe is Vice President of Research for Strada Education Foundation. She provides leadership and support in designing and producing original research aligned with Strada’s strategic pillars and facilitates collaboration and collective impact across the field to improve equitable pathways to opportunity through postsecondary education and training. Key research projects include the State Opportunity Index, alumni outcomes studies with more than 70 institutions, and Strada’s Public Viewpoint research series to track the impact of the pandemic on education and the workforce. Prior to joining Strada in 2018, she worked as an independent consultant, advising higher education, nonprofits, and local government on research, evaluation, and strategy. She is the author of the book Measuring Education Inequality in Developing Countries (Springer, 2018). Torpey-Saboe holds a doctorate in political science from the University of Colorado Boulder and master’s and bachelor’s degrees from Georgetown University

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PA Chamber AI Summit Presented by Deloitte & Google

EVENT DESCRIPTION

Join us for the Pennsylvania AI Summit, a groundbreaking inaugural event bringing together thought leaders, policymakers, and industry experts to explore the profound impact of artificial intelligence on Pennsylvania’s workforce and its emerging policy landscape.

This event provides a forum for collaboration, professional development, and networking among business leaders navigating AI implementation and policymakers shaping the future regulatory landscape.

Key Sessions Include:

AI 101: What is artificial intelligence, and how can you best utilize it to further your business? One of the nation’s leading AI experts will break down the latest in AI technology and provide a global and national overview of the policy landscape to ensure the right balance between innovation and regulation.

AI Within the Workforce: Discover how AI is revolutionizing industries across Pennsylvania – from manufacturing, higher education, healthcare, and more. Leading industry experts will discuss ways that AI technologies are enhancing productivity, transforming job roles, and driving economic growth across the public and private sectors.

Emerging AI Policy in Pennsylvania: Delve into the legislative and regulatory frameworks shaping AI adoption in the state. Hear from policymakers about initiatives to foster innovation, ensure ethical AI deployment, and prepare the workforce for the AI-driven future.

AI Demo Stations: Interact with the latest AI technology driving innovations across healthcare, human resources, infrastructure, professional services, and more.

 

Schedule of Events

8:00 A.M. – Registration and Breakfast
9:00 A.M. – Welcome and Remarks
9:15 A.M. – AI 101
9:45 A.M. – AI Within the Workforce
10:35 A.M. – AI Tech Community
10:50 A.M. – AI Demo Stations | Break
11:50 A.M. – Lunch Panel: Emerging AI Policy in Pennsylvania
12:45 P.M. – AI Summit Concludes

AGENDA

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Time & Place

Tuesday, December 10, 2024
8:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

UPMC Health Sciences Tower at Harrisburg University
222 Chestnut St.
Harrisburg, PA 17101

Price

Member: $149
Non-member: $199

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Featured Speakers

Luke Bernstein is president and CEO of the Pennsylvania Chamber of Business and Industry. A seasoned financial, government, and public policy professional, Luke came to the organization in 2022 with more than 20 years of experience in the public and private sectors.

Before leading the PA Chamber, Luke was most recently executive vice president, chief operations and technology officer at Orrstown Financial Services.  He had served as Orrstown’s corporate spokesperson since 2017.

He was previously senior vice president of external affairs at the Pennsylvania Bankers Association from 2015 to 2017 and deputy chief of staff for former Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Corbett from 2011 to 2015.

In addition to his executive leadership roles in the private sector and state government, Luke has experience working at the federal level, as a former appointed advisor in the Administration of President George W. Bush and as an aide in the U.S. Senate. He holds a bachelor’s degree in political science and policy studies from Dickinson College, where he also served as an adjunct professor.

Luke also completed the Duke Leadership Program at Duke University’s Fuqua School of Business.  He is a very active member of his community, serving on numerous boards and as a youth sports coach.

Chad Firestone brings 20+ years of experience in diverse cross-functional positions developing, managing, and transforming organizations spanning technology, human resources, governance, budget/finance and procurement. As the former Deputy State CIO for Pennsylvania and Client Relationship/Growth Leader for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania account, he has built and maintained strong client relationships and helped position Deloitte as a leader in the marketplace. Chad has been a major contributor to the account’s growth over the last several years and is known for his deep understanding of the client landscape, entrepreneurial mindset, and his passion for fostering a positive and inclusive account culture.

Jordan Crenshaw is the senior vice president at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s Technology Engagement Center (C_TEC), where he leads the day-to-day operations of the policy team. Crenshaw also manages the Chamber’s privacy working group, which is comprised of nearly 300 companies and trade associations and is responsible for developing model privacy legislation and principles. Prior to his role at C_TEC, Crenshaw led the Chamber’s Telecommunications and E-Commerce Policy Committee, which analyzed federal privacy, cloud computing, broadband, internet, e-commerce, and broadcast policies that impact U.S. businesses.

Before joining the Chamber, Crenshaw was an attorney focused on environmental issues and consumer privacy laws. Crenshaw worked at McGuireWoods, LLP assisting discovery issues for environmental nuisance, TCPA, and other civil litigation. Crenshaw also held roles in the Virginia Senate leadership, the Office of the Attorney General of Virginia, the U.S. Department of Labor Office of Administrative Law Judges, and the National Right to Work Defense Foundation.

Crenshaw earned both his undergraduate degree and Juris Doctor from the College of William and Mary. He is licensed to practice law in Virginia and is a Certified Information Privacy Professional (CIPP/US). He and his wife, Molly, and their daughter, Charlotte, live in Virginia.

Imran Burki is a Data Analytics and AI Specialist at Google Cloud Public Sector. At Google Public Sector, Imran assists state and local governments use Google Cloud technology to enhance services for both citizens and employees. He does this by leading discussions, giving demonstrations, running pilot projects, and overseeing a smooth transition of Google Cloud solutions from development to actual use. Imran has established himself as a trusted expert in enterprise data analytics, artificial intelligence, and cloud transformation.

His career includes key roles at major technology companies:

– At AWS, he served as a Resident Architect, where he was responsible for delivery excellence and architectural guidance for enterprise-wide analytics implementations.

– During his tenure at Microsoft as a Senior Cloud Solutions Architect in Data & AI, he drove significant business impact, helping customers by expertly guiding them from proof-of-concept through to production, ensuring successful implementation of enterprise-scale data and AI solutions.

– At Avanade, Microsoft and Accenture’s joint venture, he led an analytics project serving 50,000 global end-users, implementing comprehensive data solutions using Azure’s full stack of services. 

Prior to these roles, Imran held strategic positions at Accenture and EY, leading multi-year, global data warehouse and analytics implementations. Imran holds a B.S. in Information Systems from NJIT, M.S. in Information Systems from Stevens Institute of Technology, and an MBA from UNC’s Kenan-Flagler Business School. He’s also currently pursuing his M.S. in Computer Science from Georgia Tech.

Kasey Paulus is the Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer for WellSpan Health. Kasey is responsible for the WellSpan nursing strategic plan, nursing practice, and operations for 4,600 nursing team members across WellSpan Health, including acute care, ambulatory care, homecare and hospice, and care management services. In her role, she champions several initiatives focused on workforce and care model redesign, driving innovation through the lens of people, process, and technology. She is also accountable for increasing the pipeline of nurses through academic partnerships.

Kasey has twenty years of experience in nursing, nursing leadership, healthcare operations, continuous performance improvement, high reliability, and patient safety.

She joined WellSpan in July 2021 where she first served as vice president of Patient Care Services and chief nursing officer at York Hospital. Prior to joining WellSpan, she served as vice president of patient care services and chief nursing officer within the HealthPartners System in Minnesota.  Prior to her appointment to CNO, she served as vice president of quality and safety for Park Nicollet.

She earned her Bachelor of Arts in nursing from Gustavus Adolphus College, followed by a master’s degree in business administration from the University of Phoenix.  She is also a certified executive in nursing practice.

Steve Wray is executive director of the Block Center for Technology and Society where he leads the operations of the Block Center while collaborating with CMU staff, faculty leadership, external advisors and a network of partners to set strategy, track goals and expand the reach of the center.

Steve has extensive experience connecting the public, private and non-profit sectors with analysis and strategy development, and is a creative leader, skilled at conceiving and managing complicated research, campaign, and strategy initiatives. He is a national and internationally recognized expert and speaker where he excels at translating complicated issues and concepts to diverse audiences.

Prior to joining Carnegie Mellon and the Block Center, Mr. Wray was a senior vice president and principal at Econsult Solutions, Inc. (ESI) from 2017 to 2023. In this role, he focused on the development and implementation of programs and projects that support ESI’s vision and short- and long-term plans. In particular, Wray was the founding partner for ESI’s Center for the Future of Cities, the firm’s thought leadership effort bringing together work and expertise on smart cities, innovation, mobility, and economic development.

Mr. Wray was executive director of the Economy League of Greater Philadelphia from 2006 through 2017. In addition to managing the strategy and operations for the $1.6 million civic leadership organization, he led the development of the ground-breaking World Class Greater Philadelphia initiative, engaging regional leaders in scenario planning and strategy teams to build a long-term agenda and projects for economic growth and opportunity for the tri-state region. He was one of the founding partners of Pre-K for PA, a statewide coalition focused on increasing access to high-quality pre-kindergarten education and created the Metropolitan Caucus to convene the county elected officials of Southeastern Pennsylvania.

From 2008 to 2017, Mr. Wray also served as managing director of the statewide Pennsylvania Economy League Inc., where he was responsible for oversight of the activities and finances for the three Economy League offices in Philadelphia, Wilkes-Barre, and Pittsburgh.

Mr. Wray was the deputy director and director of research from 1995 to 2006 for the Economy League in Philadelphia. He led numerous major initiatives, including analyses of the region’s healthcare, arts, and higher education industries; strategic analysis of Penn’s West Philadelphia economic development strategy; a feasibility study of Philadelphia’s potential to host the Olympics; and numerous economic impact and regional development projects. He also created and managed IssuesPA, a first-of-its-kind political communications campaign that was recognized both in the state and nationally as a cutting-edge political education effort.

Mr. Wray served as policy director for PA Lt. Governor and Acting Governor Mark Singel from 1992-1995, and as an investment research associate for the real estate firm Jones Lang Wootton from 1989-1991.

Annie Newman is Governor Josh Shapiro’s Director of Digital Strategy — the first to hold the role and lead the newly-formed Office of Digital Strategy. In this role, Annie is the chief architect for Governor Shapiro’s digital communications, partnerships, and services, including leading the Administration’s work to responsibly integrate generative AI into Commonwealth operations. Prior to this role, Annie served as the Digital Director for Shapiro for Pennsylvania during the 2022 Governor’s race, where she led a nearly $10 million digital program using cutting edge strategies to reach Pennsylvanians all across the Commonwealth. Thanks to her expertise and leadership, Governor-Elect Shapiro was able to bring his message to communities who have never engaged with a gubernatorial campaign before – from Gen-Z and TikTok influencers to rural communities across the Commonwealth. Prior to her work with Governor Shapiro, Annie led digital strategy for democratic committees and campaigns in Montana, Massachusetts, and the United Kingdom. Annie began her career with The Messina Group and attended the University of St Andrews.

Gabe Grab is Deloitte’s Analytics leader bringing more than 17 year’s experience leading mission-focused analytics and AI projects for government organizations. Gabe and his team work across the nation helping organizations to improve program outcomes, enhance workload efficiency, and increase transparency using data and AI.  Gabe brings deep expertise across multiple technology capabilities including data integration, data modernization, visualization, machine learning, Generative AI, and more.  He pairs this expertise with deep business knowledge in in Human Services, Health, Labor, and Transportation programs to implement solutions focused on improving service outcomes and enabling insight driven decision making. 

A subset of Gabe’s key project impacts includes implementing a Generative AI solution for a Medicaid organization to improve understanding of changing policy requirements, building a data lake solution which combines information across fifteen agencies into a centralized hub to provide a Governor’s office with the ability to address critical business questions, and implementing a machine learning solution to identify and proactively outreach to individuals in crisis.  Additionally, he leads Research and Innovation as part of Deloitte’s Generative AI practice helping to explore emerging AI technologies, create prototypes, and advise government and industry leaders on Artificial Intelligence. 

Shane Shaneman is the Senior AI Strategist for NVIDIA’s Public Sector team. Shane is responsible for developing and executing strategic activities, partnerships, and initiatives to accelerate and enhance NVIDIA’s impact on Generative AI and Robotics & Autonomy across the Department of Defense and the Intelligence Community. Prior to NVIDIA, Shane led National Security & Defense research activities at Carnegie Mellon University and was Adjunct Faculty in the Robotics Institute from 2016-2023. Prior to Carnegie Mellon, Shane worked at the Air Force Research Laboratory as well as multiple technology companies across the Defense Industrial Base between 2000 – 2016, with a focus on strategic planning, innovation, and emerging technologies. Prior to his roles in academia and industry, Shane served in the United States Air Force for 10 years in various operational assignments across Air Force Special Operations Command and Air Combat Command, and research assignments at AFRL and DARPA. Shane has also served as a volunteer Wish Granter for the Makle-A-Wish Foundation for over 30 years. 

Daren Coudriet is the Executive Director for the Nittany AI Alliance and the Executive Director of Innovation for Penn State Outreach. He has devoted his entire career to helping organizations leverage and adapt to the change created by disruptive technologies. He established his first consulting firm while pursuing his B.S. in engineering at Penn State. Upon graduation, he helped start a venture-backed firm in State College, Pennsylvania, that developed solutions using geographic information systems (GIS). He started his first internet consulting firm in the 1990s and has been involved in helping organizations leverage the disruptive nature of the internet ever since. Daren also earned his M.S. in engineering and MBA in strategy and marketing from Penn State.

Tracy Pennycuick began her military career by enlisting in the US Army as a combat medic. After her initial enlistment, she transitioned to the reserves and continued her education at the University of Missouri-Columbia. She graduated in 1987 with a Bachelor of Science in business administration and a commission as an aviation officer in the US Army Reserve.

Upon completion of Initial Entry Rotary Wing flight course, she was assigned as a platoon leader to A Co, 7/158th AVN Regt, Scott AFB, IL. After serving as an operations officer in Desert Shield/Desert Storm she moved to the 146th Aviation Group in Kansas City Missouri. Further assignments include platform instructor, University of Arizona, HQ Commandant, Joint Operations Command-Korea, Air Attack Planning officer, Songnam Korea, Production Safety officer (Boeing Longbow Apache plant, Mesa, AZ), Brigade S1, 100th Training Brigade, Huntsville, AL.

Additional assignments include Executive Officer, S3-Future, Army Materiel Command, Staff Officer, Army Materiel Command-Forward, Baghdad Iraq, Staff Officer -Army Materiel Command-Forward Camp Bagram AFB, Afghanistan, Lean Six Sigma Deployment Director, RDECOM (Research, Development, Engineering Command), Foreign Liaison Officer to the UK Ministry of Defense for JIEDDO (Joint Improvised Explosive Devise Defeat Organization).

Upon retirement as a Lieutenant Colonel after 26 years of active and reserve service, LTC (ret) Pennycuick started a small business in aviation consulting. In addition to consulting, she served three years as the Director of Veterans Affairs for Montgomery County. She continues to serve on various veteran boards in the community.

Senator Pennycuick ran for the 147th House District in 2020, and the 24th Senatorial District in 2022. She currently chairs the Communications and Technology committee, Vice Chair of Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness, as well as a member of Finance, Judiciary, Aging and Youth, Consumer Protection and Appropriations. She is also a member of the Southeast Veterans home advisory board and the Interstate Compact on Educational Opportunities for Military Children.

She and her husband Rick, also a US Army veteran, have four grown children and two grandchildren.

Rep. Napoleon Nelson was elected to represent the 154th Legislative District in November 2020. Nelson is the current chair of the Pennsylvania Legislative Black Caucus. He serves on the Appropriations, Children and Youth, and Education committees. He founded and Chairs the Emerging Technologies Caucus, as well as belongs to the LGBTQ+ Equality Caucus and the Southeast Delegation.

A native of Philadelphia’s Mt. Airy neighborhood, Nelson moved to Cheltenham Township in 2003. He has been active in the community and civic leadership ever since. 

Nelson was elected to the Cheltenham School Board in 2011, was chairman of the Finance and Personnel committees, and served as president of the board. In 2017 he was elected Cheltenham’s Finance Officer. Upon his being sworn in as the Finance Officer, he had to step down from the Cheltenham Township School Board, but his advocacy for public education found a new avenue. He previously served on the board of trustees for the Montgomery County Community College, where he fulfilled his commitment in preparing young people for careers and continued education with vision, fiscal responsibility, and managerial professionalism.

Nelson is a proud member of Central High School’s 257th graduating class. He holds a B.S. from Massachusetts Institute of Technology and an MBA from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania.

Nelson is a finance professional with experience in investment analysis, planning & analysis, and corporate strategy. He has worked for regional powerhouses like Vanguard, Campbell Soup, and SEI Investments. Prior to becoming the Finance Officer, Nelson founded Market Literacy Project, a venture that created financial literacy materials and lesson plans to help students develop skills to be better consumers, producers, creators, and business leaders.

Nelson married his high school sweetheart, Shareese in 2002. They have two teenage children, one who graduated from, and one who currently attends Cheltenham Public Schools. He and his family are members of Enon Tabernacle Baptist Church and are active supporters of Cheltenham’s youth sports programs. Rick, also a US Army veteran, have four grown children and two grandchildren.

Jamia McDonald is a highly experienced government leader in Deloitte’s Human Services Transformation practice, where she leads our national program and policy team serving our Government and Public Services industry. Her team supports HHS leaders around the country, both state and federal, with policy and program transformation, service delivery transformation, and thought leadership. She had deep expertise in Child Welfare, as well as deep understanding of Child Support and Early Learning, Medicaid, CHIP, SNAP, TANF, Unemployment Insurance, LIHEAP, WIC, and other human service programs. Her career has focused on driving change to improve programmatic outcomes, identifying efficiencies, and optimizing financial resources to achieve objectives. Jamia serves as a leader for Deloitte’s State, Local and Higher Ed Artificial Intelligence (AI) practice and is paving the way for Generative AI throughout state and local governments and higher education institutions. These organizations benefit greatly from the innovative opportunities provided by AI and Jamia and her team are thought leaders in the space. Jamia is a regular speaker at national conferences, and frequently publishes industry-leading points of view.