Meet the 2025 Speakers
SheLeads.OH Women’s Business Conference
📅 August 20, 2025 | 📍 Quest Conference Center, Columbus, OH
Register Now at WomenInOhio.com
Welcome Speaker
Damika Wilkers
Deputy County Administrator, Franklin County
Opening the conference with powerful insights on equity and inclusive growth.
Deputy County Administrator, Franklin County
Opening the conference with powerful insights on equity and inclusive growth.
Power Lunch Panel
Lisa Gutierrez
CEO, Dos Hermanos – Leading one of Ohio’s top MWBE food companies
CEO, Dos Hermanos – Leading one of Ohio’s top MWBE food companies
Haleema Shafeek
President, GOFS Commercial Interiors – Contracting and innovation leadership
President, GOFS Commercial Interiors – Contracting and innovation leadership
Cathy Holloway
Owner, HH&M Masonry
Trailblazer in construction; delivers high‑quality masonry for public/private projects. Recognized for precision, reliability, and mentoring women in the trades.
Owner, HH&M Masonry
Trailblazer in construction; delivers high‑quality masonry for public/private projects. Recognized for precision, reliability, and mentoring women in the trades.
Joy Bivens
Deputy County Administrator, Franklin County
Moderator: Power Lunch Panel
Deputy County Administrator, Franklin County
Moderator: Power Lunch Panel
Breakout Sessions
Judith Politi
Owner, Judith Politi Interior Design, Inc.
Session: How to Market Your Certification
Owner, Judith Politi Interior Design, Inc.
Session: How to Market Your Certification
Terri Wise
Former Outreach Coordinator, Columbus City Schools
Session: How to Market Your Certification
Former Outreach Coordinator, Columbus City Schools
Session: How to Market Your Certification
Shaundretta Boykins
Business Development, State of Ohio
Session: Financing Your Business
Business Development, State of Ohio
Session: Financing Your Business
Jerome Jones
Lender Relations Specialist, U.S. SBA
Session: Financing Your Business
Lender Relations Specialist, U.S. SBA
Session: Financing Your Business
Michelle Haslinger
Chief Lending Officer, Fortuna Bank
Session: Financing Your Business
Chief Lending Officer, Fortuna Bank
Session: Financing Your Business
Michael Towns
VP, Adelphi Bank
Session: Financing Your Business
VP, Adelphi Bank
Session: Financing Your Business
Ellen Harvey
Advisor, Ohio Small Business Development Center
Session: Financing Your Business
Advisor, Ohio Small Business Development Center
Session: Financing Your Business
Wanda Curry
Owner, Unique Services
Session: Vision Board – Set Your Intentions & Goals
Owner, Unique Services
Session: Vision Board – Set Your Intentions & Goals
FundHer Finance Fair
Michelle Haslinger
Chief Lending Officer, Fortuna Bank
Helping business owners access capital and build credit
Chief Lending Officer, Fortuna Bank
Helping business owners access capital and build credit
Michael Towns
VP, Adelphi Bank
Commercial banking insights for scaling women-led businesses
VP, Adelphi Bank
Commercial banking insights for scaling women-led businesses
Ellen Harvey
Advisor, Ohio Small Business Development Center
Exploring KIVA loans and creative funding tools for small business
Advisor, Ohio Small Business Development Center
Exploring KIVA loans and creative funding tools for small business
Featuring:
KIVA – Crowdfunded Microloans for Small Business Growth
KIVA – Crowdfunded Microloans for Small Business Growth
Mini-Session
Melony Bryant
Minority & Small Business Advocate, Ohio BWC
Topic: BWC Benefits & Programs for Small Business
Minority & Small Business Advocate, Ohio BWC
Topic: BWC Benefits & Programs for Small Business
Presented by the Ohio Women’s Chamber of Commerce
Sponsored by Fortuna Bank, Franklin County Board of Commissioners & OhioMBE
Sponsored by Fortuna Bank, Franklin County Board of Commissioners & OhioMBE