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Carroll County
Women's
Conference
2025

Engage! The Power of Us
Friday, October 17, 2025

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Carroll County Women’s Conference
Engage! The Power of Us
Friday, October 17, 2025

Join us for the Women’s Conference held on the campus of Carroll Community College in Westminster, Maryland where passionate speakers will lead sessions ranging on a variety of topics throughout the day.

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Speakers

Dr. DaVida L. Anderson Key Note Speaker

Dr. Anderson is deeply committed to empowering individuals and fostering personal growth. As the Director of Student Care and Integrity at Carroll Community College and an adjunct professor, she leads initiatives that foster ethical choices and wellbeing.

For two decades, Dr. Anderson has inspired college women through Strong Sister, Silly Sister, Inc., a not-for-profit organization she founded to help them embrace their full potential. As a motivational speaker, she captivates audiences with her message of empowerment and upliftment, speaking life into people and building them up from the inside out.

Her dedication extends to serving on various boards and committees, promoting justice, diversity, equity, and inclusion. Recognized as one of Maryland’s Leading Women under 40, Dr. Anderson’s academic achievements and community service reflect her commitment to making a positive impact.

Join Dr. Anderson at the conference to be inspired and empowered to become your best self.

Dr. Lindsay R. Standeven Women in Healthcare

Dr. Linsday Standeven is an Assistant Professor of Psychiatry at Johns Hopkins and the Clinical and Education Director of Johns Hopkins Reproductive Mental Health Center. After completing her residency in Psychiatry, Dr. Standeven completed a two-year fellowship in reproductive psychiatry. She is the director of resident training in women’s mental health and serves on the educational board of the National Curriculum on Reproductive Psychiatry (NCRP). Her research focuses on the role of neurosteroid changes in pregnancy and PMADs. She has also received NIH funding to study the role of neurosteroids and the psychiatric symptoms of women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome.

Candace Birger Social Media/AI

Candace is an industry-level cosplayer who creates costumes and props for companies like Netflix, Ubisoft, Blizzard Entertainment, and more. She is also the manager of Exploration Commons at 50 East in Westminster. Her brand was built on authentic social media strategy mixed with a passion for sharing knowledge. “Life is no ‘brief candle’ for me. It is a sort of splendid torch which I have got hold of for the moment, and I want to make it burn as brightly as possible before handing it on to future generations.” -Shaw

Sophie James

Women Empowerment

Coach Sophie James is a Women’s Empowerment Coach, certified NLP Practitioner, and the founder and co-host of WEMM: Women’s Empowerment Meet & Mingle. She’s on a mission to help women feel seen, heard, and confidently aligned — both in business and in life. Sophie is known for her warm, welcoming energy and her gift for turning even the most introverted soul into a networking queen.

Rebecca Snyder

Women in Leaderhip

Rebecca Snyder helps women grow their influence. She is the Executive Director of Executive Alliance, a Maryland-based nonprofit advancing women in leadership. She owns RS Partners, Inc., a management firm that counts the MDDC regional press association, estate sale franchise Caring Transitions Baltimore Metro, and Executive Alliance as clients. With over two decades of leadership in news media management and a proven entrepreneurial spirit, Rebecca specializes in helping organizations amplify their growth, visibility, and impact. Her approach blends big-picture vision with meticulous execution, fostering collaboration and delivering measurable results.

Dr. Kendra Hart, EdD., MS, MA, BA Closing

Kendra Hart is a mother, wife, and educator with over 20 years with experiences as a teacher, school leader, central office supervisor, school counselor, and curriculum writer. Dr. Hart holds a Doctor of Education with a concentration on Teacher Leadership, Master of Science in Education, Master of Arts in Teaching, and a Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice and Psychology. She served on the Carroll County Arts Council Board of Directors and is a Trustee for the Carroll County Public Library.

Dr. Hart considers servant leadership an honor rather than a duty and believes that everyone should surround themselves in positive and collaborative environments where one can learn, experiment, and prosper.

Dr. Hart’s greatest joys in life are being a mother of four amazing children and the wife to her high school sweetheart.

Panel Discussions

Emily Bollinger Miller, CIC

Women & Wealth-Planning, Investing & Protecting

Emily Bollinger Miller is a partner and risk advisor at Barnes-Bollinger Insurance Services, Inc. She is the 3rd generation of her family to own and operate the local, independent, Insurance Services firm. She is a Certified Insurance Counselor (CIC), and is working towards her Certified Risk Manager designation.

Emily was born and raised in Carroll County. After graduating from Westminster High School, she attended St. Francis University (PA) and earned her bachelor’s degrees in business marketing and English communications. She was a four-year varsity letter recipient for the NCAA Division I Red Flash Women’s Basketball team, where she earned Academic All-American honors her senior season.

Upon graduation, she became a member of the family business, and hasn’t looked back since. She takes great pride in developing relationships with her clients, while providing professional risk advisory services and designing custom insurance programs for business owners and families. Empowering businessowners and individuals to understand insurance coverage is a passion of hers.

She actively serves as a board member for numerous local organizations. Emily is also an advisory board member for the insurance companies she represents.

Emily currently resides in Westminster with her Husband, Matt, and her Four young children.

Coleen Kramer Beal, AWMA®, CDFA®, CLTC® Women & Wealth-Planning, Investing & Protecting

Coleen Kramer Beal is a dedicated Financial Advisor with Velnoskey Wealth Advisors of Janney Montgomery Scott, where she has been serving clients since 2005. With a passion for building enduring client relationships and helping families make confident financial decisions, Coleen plays a key role in delivering private wealth and legacy planning strategies that reflect clients’ values, goals, and multigenerational aspirations.

Within the team, Coleen specializes in insurance solution strategy, guiding clients through risk management decisions that support long-term wealth preservation, retirement readiness, and family protection. Her credentials—including the Certification in Long-Term Care (CLTC®), Accredited Wealth Management Advisor℠ (AWMA®), and Certified Divorce Financial Analyst® (CDFA®)—reflect her commitment to offering thoughtful, personalized solutions across life stages, including divorce planning, estate administration, and long-term care planning.

Before joining Janney, Coleen worked with the team at Morgan Stanley and its predecessor firms. Earlier in her career, she served as Assistant Vice President and Branch Operations Manager at Prudential Securities in Destin, Florida. She earned her bachelor’s degree magna cum laude in Legal Administration from the University of West Florida.

Coleen is also instrumental in shaping the team’s community engagement and client experience initiatives. She proudly earned Janney’s Values Award in 2016, served as the first Chairperson of the Janney Private Client Associate Council, and currently holds a leadership role within Janney’s Women’s Interactive Network (WIN) as Chair of the Mid-Atlantic Chapter (MAC WIN).

Giving back to the community is a personal and professional priority for Coleen. She serves on the Board of Directors for the Carroll County Chamber of Commerce, the Carroll Community College Foundation, and the Marriage and Relationship Education Center (MREC). She is also a Founding Member and Chair of the Carroll County Women’s Conference. Her extensive volunteer work has been recognized with Honorable Mentions for the Invest in Others Awards in both 2023 and 2024.

Raised in an Air Force family, Coleen understands the unique financial and emotional dynamics military families face. Her oldest child currently serves in the U.S. Navy. Now that her children are grown, Coleen enjoys life with her husband, their three energetic Tamaskans, five rescue cats, and most recently, their first granddaughter, born in May 2024.

Holly Musselman Women & Wealth-Planning, Investing & Protecting

Attorney Holly Musselman, a Partner at Albers & Associates in Maryland. Holly brings extensive practical experience from various legal domains, including estate planning, bankruptcy, corporate law, small business formation, and employment law. Her academic background includes a Bachelor of Arts from St. Mary’s College of Maryland and a Juris Doctor from the University of Baltimore School of Law.

After building a solid foundation in legal practice, Holly dedicated ten years to raising her three children. Demonstrating her entrepreneurial drive, she returned to the legal field and established her own law firm in Baltimore County. For a decade, she successfully led her solo practice, concentrating on trusts and estates and consumer bankruptcy. In April 2023, Holly joined Albers & Associates as a Partner.

What Holly values most about her legal career is the personal fulfillment she derives from assisting clients through challenging and uncertain periods. Her ability to cultivate authentic relationships with her clients has been instrumental to her success.

A Maryland native with Eastern Shore roots, Holly appreciates opportunities to visit her hometown. During her leisure time, she enjoys boating with her husband and spending quality time with her young adult children.

Holly is actively engaged in the legal community and holds memberships in the following professional associations:

* Maryland State Bar Association – Estates and Trusts Section

* Baltimore County Bar Association – Estates and Trusts Section

* Carroll Community College Foundation – Member, Planned Giving Advisory Council

* Woodbrook Early Education Center – Board Member

Shelley Gold Entrepreneurism

Founder of Gold Business and Consulting Services, Inc. (GBCSI), Shelley Gold is a strategic growth advisor for-profit and non-profit businesses. She co-creates growth strategies aligned with the company’s values, including those focused on building a care economy, addressing health and education disparities, and uplifting communities. Shelley often provides hands-on support and situational coaching until the right people are in place or have gained the skills to launch. Appling decades of experience in delivery and executive leadership roles that contributed to more than $1.5B in federal contracting awards, she has successfully positioned businesses to grow and deliver meaningful outcomes for our most vulnerable populations. Her experience spans multiple sectors: international development, healthcare, early childhood education, and community-building initiatives. In addition to her consulting work, Shelley is active in social impact circles, a longstanding member of the North Carroll Community School Advisory Board, and a steering committee member of the Carroll County Women’s Conference.

Diana Ricker

Entrepreneurism

Diana Ricker is the founder of Focus First Academic Coaching LLC. With over 25 years of experience in public and private education, Diana has dedicated her career to helping students reach their full potential. She is a Maryland Certified Teacher, an Executive Function Coach, and an Orton-Gillingham trained tutor, specializing in individualized instruction for students with ADHD, dyslexia, and other learning challenges. Diana holds a Master’s Degree in the Teaching of Writing from Towson University and is passionate about partnering with families and schools to help students celebrate their academic success. Outside of her work, Diana enjoys riding bikes, spending time at the ocean with her family, and writing stories and poetry.

Joanna Compton Entrepreneurism

Joanna Compton is the owner of Growing Partners Landscape Design and a proud U.S. Navy veteran, where she served six years as a photographer. With over 25 years of experience in horticulture, she combines deep industry knowledge with creative vision. Joanna holds a degree in Landscape Technology and Design and holds certifications in Professional Horticulture, Herbaceous Perennials, and Graphic Design.

Passionate about both plants and people, Joanna creates spaces where both can thrive. Through Growing Partners, she offers landscape design services via Landscapes by Joanna and leads engaging, hands-on workshops through Wellness with Gardening.

Her approach begins with listening—understanding your unique gardening style and maintenance needs. She believes in the simple but powerful principle: the right plant, in the right place, for the right person.

Joanna’s workshops bring communities together to learn, create, and connect through nature-based activities. She believes that shared experiences foster connection, growth, and lasting relationships.

Her mission is to “lean in”—to listen, encourage, and empower people to thrive in their own backyards and with each other.

Amy Benton

Fashion: Building Your Personal Style

Amy Benton is a marketing and development professional based in Frederick, Maryland, with a deep commitment to sustainability, storytelling, and community engagement. As Director of Development at Heartly House, she leads fundraising and outreach strategies that support survivors of intimate partner violence, sexual assault, child abuse, and human trafficking.

Outside of her nonprofit work, Amy channels her creative energy into her side hustle, Paris is Calling-a brand that blends vintage elegance, sustainable fashion, and immersive travel experiences. Through curated trips, pop-ups, and inspired events, she invites others to explore the world with curiosity, style, and intention.

In 2023, Amy launched the 52 Blazer Project, challenging herself to thrift 52 blazers for the cost of one new one. Spending just $391, she completed the project and sparked a conversation about sustainability, personal style, and the joy of reimagining what already exists. Her passion for upcycling shows up in every detail, from sourcing vintage barware to creating capsule wardrobes with purpose and flair.

Whether in her full-time role or through her creative pursuits, Amy believes in the power of transformation-of people, places, and the things we choose to love and keep.

Tiombe Paige

Fashion: Building Your Personal Style

Tiombe Paige is a consummate business leader and unparalleled #girlboss. Hailed by the Baltimore Sun as one of its 25 Women to Watch in 2016, Tiombe has also been featured in featured in the Carroll County Times, WTTR radio and a host of other publication. Her store Cultivated, (located in Westminster, MD) has quickly become a Maryland hotspot for savvy shoppers, trend-setters, and the socially conscious.

As a community leader and small business advocate, Tiombe has sat on the Board of the Carroll County Chamber of Commerce and led Launch Carroll, a premier young professional networking and professional development community. She is also an active part of the Downtown Westminster Business Association.

Before launching into entrepreneurship Tiombe developed her skills in merchandising, buying, retail and event production working for national chains and in private industry after earning her Event Planning certification from George Washington University. Tiombe is also an Alumni of Carroll Community College.

Molly Scaljon

Fashion: Building Your Personal Style

Molly Scaljon – This year, Molly is celebrating a decade as owner of Wear It’s At. She has over 20 years of experience in upscale resale and consignment, a passion for which began in college when she worked at Loehmann’s. Molly used to get lost for hours in the notorious Back Room and began buying and reselling for extra shopping money. Her next stop was Great Finds & Designs where she truly fell in love with all things consignment. Now, as the owner of Wear It’s At, Molly can tell you what a privilege it is to service her local community.

Molly really values the relationships she makes with her customers and consignors; whether it’s helping a widow clean out his late wife’s closet or helping the mother of the bride find the perfect dress. Wear It’s At truly lives up to its name: this is a place where best friends and mothers and daughters shop together and drool over a fabulous Chanel bag.

For almost two decades, Wear It’s At has been the go-to place for handbags, designer clothing, jewelry and accessories in Maryland.

Tori Strosnider

Fashion: Building Your Personal Style

Tori Strosnider is a personal stylist, small business owner, and educator with a heart for empowering women. As a stylist with cabi, a women-run clothing brand, she has loved having the opportunities to serve and build relationships with women, helping them to feel confident and stylish as they walk into their day. She believes when women feel good in what they wear, they show up with greater confidence and purpose to conquer whatever life throws at us.

Your style, your presence, your possibilities- Own it!

In addition to her work in fashion, Tori is a middle school Physical Education teacher in Carroll County for the past 13 years. She loves teaching a wide range of activities and units to help her students find at least one thing they are into so they can pursue it outside of school and lead healthy life styles. For herself, Tori loves all types of dancing, is a member of Carroll Co. Cloggers, riding horses at her family’s farm in New Windsor, and spending time with her husband and 2 littles taking day trips like the beach at Cunningham Falls and Hershey Park.

Dr. Ashley Waters

Community Engagement

Dr. Ashley Waters is a public servant committed to continuous learning and deepening community impact. Ashley is the Principal Consultant of Delta by Ashley, a public sector strategy and organizational effectiveness agency. Her career spans impactful leadership roles, including teaching at two local colleges/universities, serving as Senior Assistant Director for the Department of Housing and Human Services at The City of Frederick, Executive Director of Woman to Woman Mentoring, and Communications Manager for The City of Frederick during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Ashley is very active volunteer with many organizations in the local and regional community, currently serving in Rotary as the Assistant Governor for Frederick County in Rotary District 7620 and Past President of the Rotary Club of Carroll Creek, Hood College’s Board of Associates, Vice Chair of the Maryland Public Service Scholars Alumni Board, Communications Chair for the Frederick National Little League, Fundraising Chair for the Frederick Freeze Hockey Club, and Co-Chair of Leadership Frederick County’s Leaders on Loan program just to name a few.

She holds a Bachelor’s degree in International Politics from Penn State University, a Masters degree in Nonprofit Management from Towson University, and a Doctorate in Public Administration from The University of Baltimore.

Ashley identifies as an ESTJ (Myers Briggs), Enneagram 3, and is a High-D and High-S (DiSC). Ashley, husband Andrew, and son Torin live in downtown Frederick.

Sukanya Bora

Community Engagement

Sukanya Bora is the incoming board chair of Woman to Woman Mentoring Inc. (W2W), where she has proudly served as a long-time mentor and current vice-chair. W2W Mentoring’s mission is to cultivate mentoring relationships that provide women with guidance, support and community connections.

A certified organization development professional and executive coach, Sukanya brings over 20+ years of experience in talent development across healthcare and the biomedical sciences. In her current role at Frederick Health, Sukanya leads the strategy for people and leadership development and focuses on employee engagement, and retention efforts.

Beyond her day job, Sukanya has consistently contributed her time and expertise to the local community—as a consultant to nonprofits, a past board member of Frederick County SHRM, and a dedicated volunteer leader.

She is deeply committed to helping women thrive—professionally and personally—and believes in the power of mentoring to uplift individuals and entire communities. Sukanya lives in Frederick with her husband and two children and continues to inspire the next generation, including her son and daughter, through service and leadership.

Aleesha Bora

Community Engagement

Aleesha Bora is a freshman at the University of Maryland, College Park, majoring in Biology with a minor in Business. She is a member of the Global Public Health Scholars program.

Aleesha’s passion for service and leadership began at a young age, inspired by her family’s strong commitment to giving back. In high school, she served as Senior Class President, President of Future Business Leaders of America, and Service Coordinator for the Maryland Association of Student Councils. Beyond school, she was Jr. Chair for Soles of Love, Inc., and a Student Visionary Candidate for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, where she led a campaign that raised over $30,000 for cancer research. From organizing initiatives to leading service projects, Aleesha has demonstrated a deep-rooted commitment to improving the lives of others.

Now in college, Aleesha hopes to continue this lifelong dedication to service, both on campus and in the broader community. She is passionate about using her academic and personal experiences to make a meaningful impact in the fields of public health, science, and social responsibility.

Aleesha Bora

Community Engagement

Aleesha Bora is a freshman at the University of Maryland, College Park, majoring in Biology with a minor in Business. She is a member of the Global Public Health Scholars program.

Aleesha Bora

Community Engagement

Aleesha Bora is a freshman at the University of Maryland, College Park, majoring in Biology with a minor in Business. She is a member of the Global Public Health Scholars program.

Tentative Schedule

Friday, October 17, 2025 @ Carroll Community College in Westminster
Starting in the Kahlert Foundation Campus Center

Registration, Continental Breakfast, Networking 7:15 AM
Welcome, Opening Remarks 8 AM

Coleen Kramer Beal, CCWC Chair
Rose Mince, President, Carroll Community College
Keynote Speaker 8:30 AM

Dr. DaVida L. Anderson, Speaking Life Into People & Building Them Up From The Inside Out.
Break 9:30 AM
Session I 9:45 AM

Traditions of Service
Bold Leadership Through Challenge
Women & Wealth: Planning, Investing, Protecting
Trends in Women's Healthcare
Building YOur Person Style
Break 10:45 AM

Session 2 11:00 AM

Traditions of Service
Bold Leadership Through Challenge
Let's Network, Not Stresswork!
Women & Wealth: Planning, Investing, Protection
From the Sticks to Netflix: Using Social Media
North Star Entrepreneurship: Values First!
Adventures in Networking
Lunch 12:00 PM

Lunch, Networking and Coffee Bar
Session 3 1:30 PM

North Star Entrepreneurship: Values First!
Let's Network, Not Stresswork! Trends in Women's Healthcare
From the Sticks to Netflix: Using Social Media
Building our Personal Style
Lightning Ted Talks & Closing 2:45 PM

Lightning Ted Talks with selected guests, Scholarship Impact & Raffle with Dr. Kendra Hart
Networking 3:15 PM

** PROCEEDS FROM THIS EVENT SUPPORT SCHOLARSHIPS FOR WOMEN AT CARROLL COMMUNITY COLLEGE, MCDANIEL COLLEGE, AND THE CARROLL COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE LEADERSHIP CARROLL

2025 Steering Committee

Coleen Kramer Beal, Chair
Velnoskey Wealth Advisors
of Janney Montgomery Scott

Dr. Angelica Carter
Carroll Community College

Isabela Garcia
Deloitte

Shelley Gold
Gold Business & Consulting Services, Inc.

Christina Goodman
McDaniel College

Dr. Kendra Hart
Carroll County Public Schools

Jen Johnson
The Arc Carroll County

Liberty Kramer
Leidos Biomedical Research

Josh Kohn
Kohn Creative

Colleen Lucas
McDaniel College

Kathy Mayan
Carroll Community College

Emily Bollinger Miller
Barnes-Bollinger Insurance Services, Inc.

Lynn Olexy
Kohn Creative

Karen Pelton
Carroll Community College

Jessica Sardella
Carroll Hospital

Kati Townsley
Carroll County Public Library

Douglas Velnoskey
Velnoskey Wealth Management Group of
Janney Montgomery Scott

Pam Velnoskey
Community Member

Sponsors

Here are some of our previous sponsors

Carroll County Womens Conference Sponsor CCWC

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Grandidierite

$7,500

10 Event Tickets

Sponsor Name Badge (color coordinated)

Full Page Ad in Program

Reserved Seating with Signage

Foam Board Event Sign

Recognition on Social Media

Logo on Website

Priority Selection of Breakout Sessions

Recognition During Opening Session

Logo on Event Banner

Breakout Session Sponsor

Invitation to After Conference Reception with Speakers and Committee

Logo on Gift Bag

Recognition During Key Note (2)

Short Speaking Time at Keynote Events

Blue Diamond

$5,000

8 Event Tickets (Priority Waitlist)

Sponsor Name Badge (color coordinated)

Full Page Ad in Program

Reserved Seating with Signage

Foam Board Event Sign

Recognition on Social Media

Logo on Website

Priority Selection of Breakout Sessions

Recognition During Opening Session

Logo on Event Banner

Breakout Session Sponsor

Invitation to After Conference Reception with Speakers and Committee

Logo on Gift Bag

Recognition During Key Note (2)

Diamond

$3,500

6 Event Tickets (Priority Waitlist)

Sponsor Name Badge (color coordinated)

Full Page Ad in Program

Reserved Seating with Signage

Foam Board Event Sign

Recognition on Social Media

Logo on Website

Priority Selection of Breakout Sessions

Recognition During Opening Session

Logo on Event Banner

Breakout Session Sponsor

Invitation to After Conference Reception with Speakers and Committee

Ruby

$2,500

4 Event Tickets (Priority Waitlist)

Sponsor Name Badge (color coordinated)

Half Page Ad in Program

Reserved Seating with Signage

Foam Board Event Sign

Recognition on Social Media

Logo on Website

Priority Selection of Breakout Sessions

Recognition During Opening Session

Emerald

$1,000

3 Event Tickets (Priority Waitlist)

Sponsor Name Badge (color coordinated)

Quarter Page Ad in Program

Reserved Seating with Signage

Foam Board Event Sign

Recognition on Social Media

Logo on Website

Priority Selection of Breakout Sessions

Sapphire

$500

2 Event Tickets (Priority Waitlist)

Sponsor Name Badge (color coordinated)

1/6 Page Ad in Program

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Carroll CountyWomen'sConference2025

Engage! The Power of UsFriday, October 17, 2025

Save the Date

About The Event

Main Event Sponsor:

Speakers

Panel Discussions

Tentative Schedule

Friday, October 17, 2025 @ Carroll Community College in Westminster Starting in the Kahlert Foundation Campus Center

** PROCEEDS FROM THIS EVENT SUPPORT SCHOLARSHIPS FOR WOMEN AT CARROLL COMMUNITY COLLEGE, MCDANIEL COLLEGE, AND THE CARROLL COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE LEADERSHIP CARROLL

2025 Steering Committee

Sponsors

Here are some of our previous sponsors

Grandidierite

$7,500

Sponsored by:

Blue Diamond

$5,000

Diamond

$3,500

Ruby

$2,500

Emerald

$1,000

Sapphire

$500

Carroll County
Women's
Conference
2025

Engage! The Power of Us
Friday, October 17, 2025

Friday, October 17, 2025 @ Carroll Community College in Westminster
Starting in the Kahlert Foundation Campus Center