Join us on Thursday, December 2 as we welcome Dr. Linda Lucas to lead a discussion on a variety of topics affecting working women in our shifting economy. Women's participation in the workforce has dropped as many women have left the market, others are prioritizing...
On November 4, BPW Welcomes Megan McGee to discuss the CALL Program, a new approach to some 911 calls with a focus on community mental health services. Megan McGee is the St. Petersburg Police Department’s (SPPD) Special Projects Manager. Part of her role is the daily...
Join us in October when we welcome Taylor Withers, the Senior Director of Advancement at CASA, Pinellas County’s certified Domestic Violence Agency. She'll update us on new techniques and tools that are being employed by CASA, domestic violence advocates and local authorities to prevent domestic...
Our September 2nd meeting will feature a discussion led by Dr. LaDonna Butler of The Well for Life to help our members and guests to achieve more successful outcomes through policy and practice. Dr. LaDonna Butler is Called, Centered, and Committed to Collective Healing, Wellness...
On August 5, BPW was delighted to welcome back Julie Marcus to our luncheon meeting to discuss recent changes made by the Florida Legislature that may impact our upcoming local elections this fall. We have a Special Election Primary coming up on August 24 and...
Join us on July 15 when BPW welcomes Kerry Flaherty Walia, a Florida native and a marine fisheries research scientist with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission. Kerry has over 17 years of experience studying fish communities associated with estuarine and coastal habitats. Her research...
For our June meeting, BPW welcomes Susana Weymouth, the Chief Development Officer for The Florida Orchestra to speak about how the state's largest performing arts organization was able to continue under Music Director Michael Francis and President and CEO Mark Cantrell, at a time when...
Join us Thursday, March 4 when we welcome Mary K. Meyer McAleese, Ph.D., Professor of Political Science at Eckerd College to kick off Women's History Month. Already in 2021 we've seen Kamala Harris, Vice President of the United States break a long standing glass ceiling....
Please join us on Thursday, February 4 when Mercy Ameyaw, CAMS, Director, Internal Audit, Raymond James Financial Inc., will speak about successfully navigating transitions, of which she has had many. Ms. Ameyaw is responsible for developing and executing robust audit plans in accordance with internal...
Just in time for the Holidays, best selling author Jen Smith, comes to our luncheon meeting on Thursday, December 3rd to help us during a season known for overspending and get a head start on good habits for 2021. Jen Smith is a personal finance writer...