2025 Simmons Leadership Conference Speakers
This year’s speakers are set to inspire as they share their personal journeys, deliver powerful career-building insights, and spark engaging, thought-provoking discussions on the transformative theme of Leading Change. Get ready to be empowered and motivated to make an impact!
Keynotes
Susan MacKenty Brady
CEO of Simmons University Institute for Inclusive Leadership
Cynthia “Cynt” Marshall
CEO of the Dallas Mavericks, President & CEO, Marshalling Resources Consulting, Retired AT&T Executive and Author
Jessica O. Matthews
CEO of Uncharted, Innovator and Social Entrepreneur, Trailblazing Energy Advocate
Brooke Shields
Actress, Model, Author & Entrepreneur
Dr. Lynn Perry Wooten
President, Simmons University
Featured Speakers
Sophia Kianni
Founder of Climate Cardinals, Youngest Appointed United Nations Advisor & Social Entrepreneur
Lele Mason
Applied Improv Facilitator
Yolanda McLean
Senior Director, Global Quality Control, Alnylam Pharmaceuticals
Tamara Nolte
Applied Improv Facilitator
Second City Works
Global Leader in Improv-based Learning
Dr. Nadya Zhexembayeva
Founder and Chief Reinvention Officer, The Reinvention Academy
Panelists
Hosts & Moderators
Joyce Kulhawik
Emmy Award-Winning Journalist
Kristen Palson
COO, Simmons University Institute for Inclusive Leadership and Executive Producer, Simmons Leadership Conference
Kerry Seitz
Vice President, Women’s Leadership, Simmons University Institute for Inclusive Leadership
Elisa van Dam
Vice President, Allyship & Inclusion, Simmons University Institute for Inclusive Leadership