Friday, March 6, 2026
InterContinental New Orleans Hotel
Get ready for an unforgettable day of inspiration and empowerment at the 2026 Women’s Leadership Summit, happening in-person on Friday, March 6, 2026. This year’s theme, “Conditioned for Courage: Fit in Every Way to Go Further,” sets the stage for an extraordinary journey of growth, connection, and impact.
Designed for women ready to elevate their personal and professional lives while driving meaningful change in their communities, this one-day experience will feature:
- A dynamic keynote speaker to ignite your passion and purpose
- Interactive breakout sessions focused on professional development, personal growth, and community engagement
- Opportunities to connect with like-minded women committed to making a difference
Ticket sales have ended. There will be no ticket sales at the door. We hope to see you next year!
Schedule of Events | Sponsors | Sponsorship Levels | Vendor Marketplace
2026 Schedule of Events
8:00 AM | REGISTRATION OPENS
8:30–9:15 AM | OPENING KEYNOTE – Lauren Haydel, Founder of Fleurty Girl
9:15–10:00 AM | OCHSNER OPENING PLENARY
10:00–10:30 AM | NETWORKING/VENDOR BREAK
10:30–11:30 AM | SESSION I
Leadership & Legacy: How Women Build Culture, Lead with Purpose, and Create Change That Lasts
Moderator: Allison Shapiro Dandry
Mamie Gasperecz, Vice President & Director of Institutional Banking at Gulf Coast Bank & Trust Company
Kheri Billy, Chief Executive Officer, Reconcile New Orleans
Lisa Williams, Executive Director, Goldring Family Foundation
Investing in Women: Financial Fitness for a Lifetime
Moderator: Genevieve Moffat
Blair duQuesnay, Senior Advisor, Ritholtz Wealth Management
Sommer Mason, Regional Senior Vice President, Talent Consulting, Gallagher
Tammy O’Shea, Fidelity Bank
Carrie Yates, Senior Wealth Advisor, HUB International
Beyond the Bayou: Going Further to Support Local Charities
Moderator: Maria Huete
Hannah Huppi, Athlete, Coach & Consultant, Hannah Makes Waves
Lucy Scholz Schodell, Chief Operating Officer, Live Oak Wilderness Camp
Victoria Phipps, Vice President, Global Philanthropy, JPMorgan Chase
11:30 AM–1:00 PM | LUNCHEON KEYNOTE | Ti Martin, Commander’s Palace Co-Proprietor
1:15–2:15 PM | SESSION II
Her Voice, Her Power: The Art of Influence and Storytelling
Moderator: LeeAnn Moss
Deb Grant, President & CEO, Corporate Playbook
Lucy Bustamante, Journalist, FOX 8
Leila Gowland, Coach, Strategic Vacations
Wellness in Motion: Stronger Together
Moderator: Shelby Wynne
Dr. Sara Reardon, Founder and Chief Vagina Officer, The Vagina Whisperer
Dr. Nicole Ulrich, Reproductive Endocrinologist, Fertility Specialist, and Director of Advocacy, The Fertility Institute
Amanda Balch, Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner, Board-Certified, Woven Holistic Women’s Health
Leading Boldly: Women Shaping Tomorrow
Moderator: Alice Glenn
Jessie Haynes, Managing Director, Helis Foundation
Sarah Porteous, Vice President of Communications and Community Development, Delta Utilities
Annette Dowdle, Senior Vice President, HUB International
Avril Habetz, Managing Partner, Northwestern Mutual – Louisiana & Mississippi
2:30–3:00 PM | CONDITIONED FOR COURAGE: BEYOND THE GLASS CEILING – Deanna Rodriguez, President & CEO of Entergy New Orleans
3:00–3:15 PM | NETWORKING/VENDOR BREAK
3:15–4:00 PM | CLOSING KEYNOTE – Charmaine Caccioppi, Executive Vice President & COO of United Way of Southeast Louisiana
4:00–4:30 PM | CLOSING REMARKS & GIVEAWAYS
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Sponsorship Levels
- Admission for 10 tickets
- Includes Co-Branded Table Signage (business name and logo on signage at reserved table)
- Business name, logo and link on summit website
- Business name listed in summit program
- Networking Happy Hour Presented by [Your Company Name] on screen during keynote
- Opportunity to introduce your company and/or services prior to introducing luncheon keynote speaker
- Business name and/or logo included in all summit advertisements and all summit press releases
- Opportunity to provide branded/promotional materials on the tables in the session
- Full-page ad in summit program
- 2 exclusive and 2 non-exclusive social media mentions on JLNO Facebook and Instagram
- 2 mentions in JLNO’s weekly newsletter
- Opportunity for table set-up in Vendor Marketplace with ability to show and/or sell goods and services
- Admission for 10 tickets Includes Branded Table Signage (business name and logo on signage at reserved table)
- Business name, logo and link on summit website
- Business name listed in summit program and logo looping on screen during main summit
- Half-page ad included in summit program
- 1 exclusive and 2 non-exclusive social media mentions on JLNO Facebook and Instagram
- 1 mention in JLNO’s newsletter
- Mentioned as a sponsor during main summit sessions
- Named Sponsorship Opportunities:
- Opening Plenary Session (1 Available)
- Opening Plenary Session Presented by [Your Company Name] on screen during session
- Opportunity to provide branded/promotional materials on the tables in the session
- Opportunity to introduce your company and/or services prior to the opening plenary session speaker
- Networking Coffee Break (1 Available)
- Opportunity for branded/promotional materials during coffee break
- Opportunity to do short presentation to Summit attendees
- Signage during break, “This break is sponsored by [Your Company Name]”
- Opportunity for table set-up in Vendor Marketplace with ability to show and/or sell goods and services
- Admission for 10 tickets
- Includes Branded Table Signage (business name and logo on signage at reserved table)
- Business name, logo and link on summit website
- Business name listed in summit program and logo looping on screen during main summit
- Quarter-page ad included in summit program
- 1 exclusive and 1 non-exclusive social media mentions Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn
- Mentioned as a sponsor during main summit sessions
- Opportunity for table set-up in Vendor Marketplace with ability to show and/or sell goods and services
- Admission for 5 tickets
- Business name, logo and link on summit website
Business name listed in summit program and logo looping on screen in main ballroom - Named Sponsorship Opportunity
- Mother’s Lounge (1 available)
- Table set up in Mother’s Lounge to show and/or sell goods or services
- Opportunity for branded/promotional materials on tables in the lounge throughout summit
- Mother’s Lounge (1 available)
- Mentioned as a sponsor during main summit sessions
- Named Sponsorship Opportunities:
- Breakout Sessions (9 Available)
- “Breakout Session Presented by [Your Company Name]” on printed signage outside of breakout session room
- Opportunity to provide branded/promotional materials on the tables in the session
- Opportunity to introduce your company and/or services prior to introducing breakout session speaker(s)
- Opportunity for table set-up in Vendor Marketplace with ability to show and/or sell goods and services
- Admission for 5 tickets
- Business name, logo and link on summit website
- Business name listed in summit program and logo looping on screen in main ballroom
- Mentioned as a sponsor during main summit sessions
- Named Sponsorship Opportunities:
- Break Lounge/ Volunteer Lounge (1 Available)
- “This break is sponsored by [Your Company Name]” on printed signage outside of break room
- Opportunity for branded/promotional materials on the tables in the break lounge/volunteer lounge
- Opportunity for table set-up in Vendor Marketplace with ability to show and/or sell goods and services
- Admission for 5 tickets
- Business name, logo and link on summit website
- Business name listed in summit program and logo looping on screen in main ballroom
- Premium table set-up in Vendor Marketplace with ability to show and/or sell goods or services
- Admission for 2 tickets
- Business name, logo and link on summit website
- Business name listed in summit program
- Table set-up in Vendor Marketplace with ability to show and/or sell goods or services
- Business name, logo and link on summit website
- Business name listed in summit program
- Promotional opportunities may vary depending on the in-kind sponsorship
If you are interested in sponsoring the 2026 Women’s Leadership Summit, please contact wls@JLNO.org
Vendor Marketplace
Now accepting applications for Women’s Leadership Summit 2026 Vendor Marketplace!
- Green Sponsor $800
- Table set-up in Vendor Marketplace with ability to show and/or sell goods or services
- Admission for 2 tickets
- Business name, logo and link on summit website
- Business name listed in summit program
- Vendor Marketplace Sponsor (12 Available) $500
- Table set-up in Vendor Marketplace with ability to show and/or sell goods or services
- Business name, logo and link on summit website
- Business name listed in summit program
If you are interested in participating in the 2026 Women’s Leadership Summit Vendor Marketplace please contact wls@JLNO.org
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