The HERALD Women’s Executive (WE) Summit returns for its third year—a dynamic, inclusive leadership conference where women (and some men!) explore new ways to elevate their work-life balance, self-care, and professional growth.

Next Level You is a full-day experience designed to empower every stage of your journey—whether you’re building your career, leading with impact, or redefining your next chapter.

Join us for inspiring keynotes, transformative workshops, and meaningful networking opportunities that blend professional development with personal well-being. Connect, collaborate, and celebrate your Next Level You!

Finance: Own Your Worth

True wealth is more than numbers. It’s knowledge, strategy, and the confidence to claim what’s yours. Your financial future is your power base.

This panel explores how to confidently advocate for your value, and make strategic decisions that build long-term wealth. You’ll leave with actionable tools to strengthen both your bottom line and your influence.

DONNA M. STEFANS, ESQ., AIF®

Panelist
Wealth Advisor and Lead Estate Attorney
The Stefans Group

TIFPHANI WHITE-KING

Panelist
Principal
Forvis Mazars

ROCHELLE L. VERRON, ESQ.

Panelist
Founder & Managing Partner
Verron Law Group, P.C.

DENISE SAVINO-ERICHSEN

Panelist
President
Automatic Industries Inc.

CAROL A. ALLEN

Moderator
President/CEO
People’s Alliance Federal Credit Union

Mental Health: The Mind Games

High-level leadership comes with high-stakes mental battles, from navigating workplace conflicts to managing personal wellbeing.

This discussion tackles imposter syndrome, burnout, and the self-imposed limits that can derail even the most talented executives—replacing them with strategies for clarity, confidence, and mental resilience

JAMIE ROSEN, ESQ.

Panelist
Partner, Chair, Mental Health Law Group
Meister Seelig & Fein PLLC

ANNE PETRARO

Panelist
Executive Director
Mending Hearts Counseling

VICTORIA SPAGNOLO, ESQ.

Panelist
Associate Attorney
NHG Law Group, P.C.

ELIZABETH SAITTA

Panelist
Co-Founder
Philanthropy Network of New York

JEFFREY REYNOLDS, PHD

Moderator
President & CEO
Family and Children’s Association

Tech: Women + AI – Leading the New Era of Work

AI is transforming work at record speed, reshaping roles historically dominated by women.

This interactive session with Mollie Barnett reveals why women’s strengths in collaboration, orchestration, and language are a strategic edge in the AI era. Through live demos and hands-on exercises, you’ll reimagine your future role and leave with a personal AI action plan.

MOLLIE WESCOTT-BARNETT

Presenter
AI Strategist & Business Growth Architect
State & Signal

Wellness: Longevity, Menopause, and Rewiring Your Brain

Peak leadership requires peak wellness at every stage of life.

This panel explores how neuroplasticity, menopause, and science-backed habits can boost energy, focus, and vitality for the long haul. Small changes can deliver big gains in health, longevity, and leadership impact.

HELEN HSIEH, MD, FACOG

Panelist
Founder & Medical Director
Vibrance 360

LUIS FANDOS, MD, FAAAM, FABAPM

Panelist
Founder & CEO
Alluring Age Anti-Aging and Wellness Center

STEPHEN T. GREENBERG, MD, FACS

Panelist
Founder & Plastic Surgeon
Greenberg Cosmetic Surgery

LINDA HARKAVY, MD

Panelist
President/Medical Director
Form & Function Aesthetics and Wellness

JOSEPHINE FITZPATRICK

Panelist
Founder & CEO, Author & Nutrition Expert
Innovation Healthy Market

CATHERINE CANADEO

Moderator
CEO
Health and Wellness Corp

Next Level You: The Leadership Mindset

This panel brings together key insights, from financial empowerment and mental resilience to technological mastery and holistic wellness, into a clear framework for elevating your leadership.

Panelists will share actionable strategies for cultivating presence, decision-making clarity, and visionary thinking, so you leave equipped to not just lead, but to lead at your next level.

VERONICA ISAAC

Panelist
Senior Manager, Customer & Community Partnerships
PSEG Long Island

STACEY I. SIKES

Panelist
Vice President of Government Affairs and Communications
Long Island Association

MARIA CONZATTI, ED.D

Panelist
Chief Administrative Officer
Nassau Community College

STEPHANIE TRENTACOSTE MCNALLY, MD, FACOG, FACS, MSCP

Panelist
Vice President, OB/GYN Service Line, Associate Regional Ambulatory Physician Executive, Director of OB/GYN Services, Katz Institute for Women’s Health at Northwell Health

SUSAN GATTI

Moderator
Founder & Managing Partner
Disruptive Spark Business Academy

Keynote: Resilience by Design 

Unlock Mind-Body Brilliance During High-Stakes Leadership

An executive-performance strategist, speaker, and wellness practitioner, Jennifer brings more than 25 years of expertise in leadership development, neuroscience, and mind-body performance. Her work empowers top-tier professionals to lead with clarity, resilience, and vision.

Featured on TEDx, NBC, FOX Radio, and leading industry stages, Jennifer is known for helping leaders unlock their full potential and navigate high-stakes transitions without burnout.

JENNIFER WATSON

Keynote Speaker
Executive Performance Strategist, Wellness Expert
Watson World Wide, LLC

PointVoIP Community Impact Award

The PointVoIP Community Impact Award honors an individual or organization whose leadership, vision, and dedication have created meaningful and lasting change within their community. This prestigious recognition celebrates those who go beyond traditional measures of success; championing social responsibility, advancing philanthropy, and inspiring others to take action. Recipients of this award exemplify the belief that true impact is measured not only in business achievements, but in the positive difference made in the lives of others.

ELIZABETH SAITTA & KIM COTTAGE

Award Recipients
Co-Founders
Philanthropy Network of New York