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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

Susan MacKenty Brady

CEO of Simmons University Institute for Inclusive Leadership

Jessica O. Matthews

Jessica O. Matthews

CEO of Uncharted, Innovator and Social Entrepreneur, Trailblazing Energy Advocate

Dr. Lynn Perry Wooten

Dr. Lynn Perry Wooten

President, Simmons University

The Second City Works

The Second City Works

Global Leader in Improv-based Learning

Featured Speakers

Sophia Kianni

Sophia Kianni

Founder of Climate Cardinals, Youngest Appointed United Nations Advisor & Social Entrepreneur

Dr. Nadya Zhexembayeva

Dr. Nadya Zhexembayeva

Founder and Chief Reinvention Officer, The Reinvention Academy

Hosts & Moderators

Joyce Kulhawik

Joyce Kulhawik

Emmy Award-Winning Journalist

Kristen Palson

Kristen Palson

COO, Simmons University Institute for Inclusive Leadership and Executive Producer, Simmons Leadership Conference

Kerry Seitz

Kerry Seitz

Vice President, Women’s Leadership, Simmons University Institute for Inclusive Leadership

Elisa van Dam

Elisa van Dam

Vice President, Allyship & Inclusion, Simmons University Institute for Inclusive Leadership