Women with Vision

CXO Summit

May 29, 2025 - New York, NY

Visionaries

Adriana Uribe Tiffany
Adriana Uribe

VP, Transformation & PMO, IT

Tiffany

Summit Speaker

Tiffany & Co., through its subsidiaries, designs, manufactures, and retails jewelry and other items worldwide. Its jewelry products include fine and solitaire jewelry; engagement rings and wedding bands; and non-gemstone, sterling silver, and gold jewelry. The company also sells timepieces, leather goods, sterling silverware, china, crystal, stationery, fragrances, and accessories. In addition, it wholesales diamonds to third parties. The company offers its products through retail sales, Internet and catalog sales, business-to-business sales, and wholesale distribution. As of January 31, 2016, it operated 125 stores in the Americas, 85 stores in the Asia-Pacific, 55 stores in Japan, 43 stores in Europe, and 5 stores in the United Arab Emirates. Tiffany & Co. was founded in 1837 and is headquartered in New York, New...

Erin Boyd The AES Corporation
Erin Boyd

Chief Digital Commercial Transformation Officer

The AES Corporation

Summit Speaker

Dr. Erin Boyd is an energy economist with 25+ years of experience working across a multi- dimensional spectrum of organizations, economies and sectors including: consultancies focused on small to large scale energy access in developing and emerging markets as well as competitive behavior in European electricity markets; public and private utilities crafting optimal energy tariffs to incent desired outcomes; non-profits and trade organizations contributing to public policy and regulation in everything from EV charging to federal allocation of water rights for hydro; and now for a Fortunate 500 Global Energy Company, AES, where she is Chief Digital Commercial Transformation Officer. Underlying every aspect of her work is the utilization of data and analytics, with Erin considering herself a closet data scientist. Erin also loves to speak publicly and presents any chance she can, including at TEDx.

Alice Fournier ISS A/S
Alice Fournier

CIO

ISS A/S

Summit Speaker

Alice Fournier is an experienced technology leader with a strategic approach to leveraging technology for growth. With deep experience driving technology-led transformation, Alice is a strong collaborator who successfully manages across functions and regions to establish a secure and agile digital workplace, while actively contributing to business growth. Alice currently serves as ISS’ Chief Information Officer for the Americas. She brings to the role a multidisciplinary background at the intersection of IT, marketing, sales, and digital. Alice knows how to leverage technology to both optimize costs and drive revenue. She brings a bold, strategic, business-led approach to the IT function; she leads in a servant mindset; and is dedicated to empowering her team to grow, learn, and thrive. Alice has previously held several senior management roles including most recently Chief Digital Office and VP Digital Capabilities for WD-40 Company; Senior VP Digital Commerce for Geometry Global, VP ECommerce and Omnichannel for Kantar; ECommerce Manager for BIC LGS, all in the New York City Metropolitan area.

Theresa Block Estee Lauder Companies
Theresa Block

Former VP, Marketing

Estee Lauder Companies

Summit Speaker

Theresa is a global strategy & marketing executive with deep expertise in consumer insight and analytics, and over 25 years of experience leading high-performance teams in prestige consumer packaged goods & retail at the Estee Lauder Companies. Her passion for the consumer and data analytics, combined with hands-on marketing experience and creativity, has uniquely enabled her to envision both long-term business strategies and design engaging 360 execution plans which drive business results. Theresa’s proven ability to transform organizations, processes, and P&L, have given businesses a solid foundation for profitable growth and enabled teams to thrive. Theresa is now an independent management consultant, where she leverages her diverse experience, creativity, and consumer-first approach, to help organizations create more powerful strategic plans, elevate marketing execution, and leverage data-driven optimizations, to drive business growth and improve marketing ROI. Theresa considers herself a continuous learner, and credits her broad experience, incredible mentors, and loving family, as keys to her success.

Melissa Ouari Money Management International
Melissa Ouari

InfoSec Risk & Business Continuity Officer

Money Management International

Summit Speaker

Melissa Ouari is the Information Security and Business Continuity Officer for Money Management International. She has been I the world of technology and accounting for more than 25 years and has served in leadership positions while in her role at public accounting firms in New York City and Boston. Melissa has an array of cyber risk experience and worked across virtually all industry sectors. In her role at Money Management International, she is establishing collaborative relationships with key business and IT stakeholders to strengthen security protocols across the enterprise and finding balanced solutions to achieve productivity, efficiency and internal controls.

Alexandra Méhat Fortinet
Alexandra Méhat

Director, Product Marketing

Fortinet

Summit Speaker

Mehat has extensive experience in translating complex technical features into compelling value propositions and driving customer success through sales and channel enablement. Currently, she is the team lead for SASE and handles marketing for Fortinet’s SASE solution and its Proxy solution for larger enterprises.

Allison M (Filler) Optum
Allison Miller

CISO & SVP

Optum

Summit Speaker

Allison Miller serves as the Chief Information Security Officer and Senior Vice President for Optum. As SVP & CISO at Optum, Miller has accountability for the Enterprise Information Security Officers and the Global Cyber Regulatory Programs. In addition, she has developed a global security framework focusing on patient safety, the security of clinical operations, and a global cyber crisis response plan Prior to her role with the Global Enterprise Information Security Office, Allison was the Director of National Healthcare Compliance for UnitedHealthcare, Chief Privacy Officer for OptumHealth, and Deputy Chief Privacy Officer, National Privacy Director for UnitedHealthcare. In addition to global cybersecurity, Allison has over 20 years of experience in health information systems and crisis management. During her tenure at UnitedHealth Group, Allison has developed methods to identify gaps in care and predict health outcomes for individuals with chronic conditions. Additionally, Allison is a volunteer EMT and First Responder in Louisiana, serving residents during Hurricanes Katrina and Isaac. Most recently, Allison was privileged to serve refugees in Greece, providing healthcare support to front-line clinicians. Allison has earned various degrees and certificates from Upsala College, the Wharton School, Kellogg Executive Education, ISC2, and MIT Sloan School of Management. She holds certifications from GIAC, ISACA, HCCS, and other technology areas of focus beyond security. She is also involved with several groups, including UHCL Cyber Security Institute, Health Care Compliance Association, NIST Cybersecurity Framework, and HIPAA Security Officers. Allison continues to volunteer her time across organizations to help raise awareness regarding the emerging cybersecurity landscape and the global threats they present to patient care. Allison is passionate about diversity and inclusion. She serves on the Board of Directors for Women in Cybersecurity (WiCyS) and speaks publicly at schools and colleges around the globe.

Devin R (Filler) Fitch Ratings
Devin Rudnicki

CISO

Fitch Ratings

Summit Speaker

Devin Rudnicki is the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) at Fitch Group, and oversees information security for all of Fitch Group's business units. Prior to assuming this position, Devin was the Head of Application Security at Fitch Group. She joined Fitch in 2021 to build the Application Security program and team. Prior to joining Fitch, Devin was at Options Clearing Corporation, where she had multiple roles in Application Security and Security Governance.

Julie Luengas Stony Brook Medicine
Julie Luengas

Chief Nursing Informatics Officer

Stony Brook Medicine

Summit Speaker

An accomplished Executive Informatics Nurse focused on improving the clinician and patient experience with healthcare information technology solutions Julie is instrumental in engaging clinical leaders with healthcare information technology projects to ensure a successful implementation which improves clinician workflow, quality, and safety while meeting regulatory requirements. Julie has worked with Nursing, Physicians, Ancillary teams in the acute care and ambulatory settings.

Alyeah Ramjit One Brooklyn Health
Alyeah Ramjit

SVP Depts Cardiology, Ortho & Surgery

One Brooklyn Health

Summit Speaker

Alyeah E. Ramjit, MS, MHA, current serves as a System Vice President with One Brooklyn Health (OBH). OBH is a-2 hospital system, located in Brooklyn, NY serving a population of roughly 1 million patients. Ms. Ramjit currently oversees the Departments of Cardiology, Orthopedics & Surgery where she is the operational and administrative lead with specific oversight on fiscal, human resource and strategic operations. Prior Ms. Ramjit held similar responsibilities for the Department of Medicine across OBH. In addition to the above, Ms. Ramjit’s prior experience as Chief of Staff at the Mount Sinai Health System included leading key initiatives to transform organizational culture, including patient experience, system learning and process improvement as well as overseeing initiatives within system and hospital operations, hospital joint venture strategies and business development. Ms. Ramjit has further experience in population health management, creating integrated networks, Medicare Part D operations, long-term care operations and emergency medical services. In addition to her vast experience in healthcare, Ms. Ramjit serves as a Clinical Assistant Professor with the Master of Health Administration Program in Public Health at Stony Brook University. Ms. Ramjit also serves on the Dean’s Advisory Board for the School of Health Sciences, the Women in Leadership Board, Secretary of the Alumni Organization and as an Executive-in-Residence for the Master of Health Administration Program at Hofstra University. Her additional volunteer activities include having served Past President with Healthcare Leaders of New York, member of the American College of Healthcare Executives (ACHE). She is a recipient of the ACHE 2018 Early Career Healthcare Executive Regent’s Award and the 2020 ACHE Recognition Award for Chapter Service. Ms. Ramjit was named by Crain’s New York on their Most Notable in Healthcare 2021 list, been featured as a guest on Becker’s Healthcare Podcast and is an Alum of the 2022 Young Executive Leadership Program hosted by the International Hospital Federation. Furthermore, Ms. Ramjit has been honored by Schneps Media on their 2025 Power List and 2025 Healthcare Heros List. Ms. Ramjit is a two-time graduate of New York Institute of Technology holding a Bachelor of Science in Life Sciences/Biology and a Master of Science in Clinical Nutrition. She also holds a Master of Health Administration with Distinction from Hofstra University as well as Certificates in Executive Healthcare Leadership and Healthcare Change Leadership from Cornell University.

Andrea Terrassa
Andrea Terrassa

COO

PMG

Summit Speaker

In a diverse career that spans local, regional, and global leadership roles, Andrea Terrassa is a pioneering business executive with a successful track record of tackling complex restructures focused on driving growth. Not afraid to challenge convention, she is passionate about eliminating complexity to free people to deliver the best work of their careers, driven by a working philosophy centered as much on ambition and excellence as kindness and purpose. As Dentsu America’s Chief Operating Officer, Andrea is charged with helping the organization drive meaningful growth by setting the stage for effective integration across its Creative, Media and CXM businesses. Andrea is also Dentsu Creative’s Global Chief Operating Officer, where she has played a key role in uniting dentsu’s 100+ creative agencies around the world to form the network in June 2022. The Dentsu Creative network has garnered significant success with meaningful client wins and 1,000+ industry awards across all regions, including 21 Cannes Lions in 2023. Before the launch of Dentsu Creative Andrea was Chief Operations Officer for dentsu’s US creative brands in the Americas. In this role she united 10 Agencies and despite significant transformation the focus on clients, people and creative excellence remained central, ultimately achieving 130 creative awards in 2021, a shortlist for Campaign’s ‘US Global Agency of the Year ’ and listing on Ad Age’s 2022 ‘Agencies to Watch’. Prior to this Andrea acted as Chief Operations Officer for dentsu US creative agency, 360i, seeing the business achieve double digit revenue growth, in addition to being recognized on Ad Age’s 2018 and 2019 ‘A-list’, awarded 2018 ‘Breakthrough Media Agency of the Year’ and among Campaign’s ‘25 Most Influential’ agencies’. Andrea began her career at WPP where she spent 18 years, starting as an intern in her native Colombia and working her way up to Global Chief Operations Officer of Red Fuse Communications. A proud Latina and active supporter of women in advertising, Andrea is a passionate advocate that the industry leverages the power of its influence for good. In 2023 she was a Campaign 40 over 40 honoree and was also listed among 50 Women to Watch for Corporate Boards. She holds a Columbia Business School MBA and lives in New Jersey with her husband and three children.

Jessica Joines Women's Purpose Community
Jessica Joines

CEO and Founder

Women's Purpose Community

Summit Speaker

Jessica Joines is a former Global CMO turned bestselling author, spiritual coach and international speaker who helps women awaken to their true power and potential. Through speaking, coaching, and a community platform — she empowers women to transform their lives by mastering their own spiritual journey. Jessica is here to help women rise above all forms of fear and limitation and transcend the ego. As the visionary founder of the Women’s Purpose Community (WPC), a one-of-a-kind personal growth and wellness community, tailored for accomplished C-Suite women, Jessica is helping make the case for companies to invest in the personal development of female leaders. Something research has long shown women need to help close the gender gap. Now boasting 60+ members, the WPC serves as a safe haven—for seasoned executives seeking to do the deeply courageous and vulnerable work of self-discovery. Unique to Jessica is that her teachings on are largely based on her own lived experience. Including her tumultuous journey, from burnt out corporate executive, to an example of finding purpose at any age. By 40 years old, Jessica had reached what seemed to be the pinnacle of professional success – but she was also overworked and deeply unhappy in one corporate job after another. To cope, she turned to self-medicating, which contributed to a vicious cycle of despair. Desperate to break the pattern of fear which seemingly dominated her life, she took several daring leaps toward finding what she came to know as her soul purpose Jessica’s journey and path to finding purpose are detailed in her book, Dare to Believe: 12 Lessons for Living Your Soul Purpose. Which topped charts on Amazon for weeks. Jessica is also the charismatic host of "Soul Purpose with Jessica Joines," on the MindBodySpriit.fm network. A live coaching show that helps women navigate some of their toughest life challenges.  Jessica Joines stands at the intersection of leadership, spirituality, and empowerment, embodying a unique blend of wisdom and authenticity.

May 29, 2025

Agenda

All times Eastern Time

8:30 AM-9:00 AM

Registration


9:00 AM-9:30 AM

Morning Networking


9:30 AM-9:40 AM

Opening Remarks


9:40 AM-10:05 AM
Keynote

The Future of SASE: Key Predictions for 2025 Shaping Hybrid Workforce Security with SASE Today and Tomorrow

Join us as we dive into the evolving landscape of Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) and unveil the top five predictions for the year ahead.

  • Analyze key market trends, emerging technologies, and industry shifts shaping the future of SASE.
  • Explore how SASE is transforming cybersecurity strategies for modern enterprises.
  • Showcase upcoming innovations in SASE that can help you stay ahead in securing your hybrid workforce.

Don’t miss this opportunity to gain expert insights and a competitive edge in the fast-changing world of cybersecurity.

In partnership with:
Fortinet

10:10 AM-10:55 AM
Keynote Panel

The Role of Mentoring & Sponsorship in Advancing Women Leaders

How do we come together, as a group of professionals, to create and foster an inclusive business world where all women have a role to play? We know that a major part of this is attracting and retaining talent at every level but how exactly do we do that and where can we use technology to help? Our panelists will discuss how their companies are creating more inclusive environments, the use AI tools to help uncover hidden biases, what flexibility looks like for all team members and how they are advancing women earlier and signing them up for long term success.


10:55 AM-11:00 AM

Networking Break


11:15 AM-11:30 AM
Vision Voices

AI Literacy as a Catalyst for Enterprise Transformation in UN Peace Operations

As artificial intelligence reshapes industries worldwide, fostering AI literacy within UN peace operations is essential for driving innovation, enhancing decision-making, and advancing mission objectives. This session explores how cultivating a culture of AI understanding across teams can unlock the potential of emerging technologies to improve operational efficiency, data-driven insights, and conflict resolution strategies.

Under my leadership as Chief Information Management Officer, we have prioritized efforts to provide AI literacy through tailored training programs and workshops that empower personnel to integrate AI into their workflows effectively. A gradual rollout of Microsoft Copilot Studio and Office 365 Copilot has allowed teams to experience the practical benefits of AI-assisted tools, enhancing collaboration and productivity in a phased, manageable manner. Simultaneously, we are exploring internal large language model (LLM) developments to ensure contextually relevant and secure AI solutions tailored to the unique needs of peace operations.

By embedding AI literacy and gradually introducing transformative tools, we aim to create a culture of informed innovation that aligns technological advancements with the mission of global peace and security.


11:35 AM-11:50 AM
Disruptor

Revolutionizing Tomorrow: A Deep Dive into Innovation through Emerging Technologies

In this strategic session designed for CIOs and CISOs we dive into the transformative realm of "Innovate through Emerging Tech." As technology stewards, CIOs play a pivotal role in navigating the rapidly evolving landscape of emerging technologies—such as artificial intelligence, blockchain, and the Internet of Things. The session provides CIOs with actionable insights into leveraging these technologies to drive innovation within their organizations. Attendees will explore practical strategies for implementation, addressing potential challenges, and ensuring ethical considerations in adopting these disruptive technologies. Join us to empower your role as a technology leader and discover how CIOs can strategically leverage emerging tech to propel their organizations into the forefront of innovation.


11:55 AM-12:30 PM
Fireside Chat

The Vulnerable C-Suite: Why Personal Cybersecurity is the New Frontline for CISOs

Businesses and their leadership teams are increasingly being targeted – physically and digitally. Research from The Ponemon Institute shows that 42% of CISOs report attacks targeting executives' personal lives – a number that will only climb as cybercriminals evolve their attack methods.

Cybercriminals are increasingly leveraging executives’ personal digital presence as an entry point into corporate networks. Traditional cybersecurity focuses on corporate systems, leaving executives’ personal digital lives exposed – creating a significant risk vector for organizations.

In partnership with:
BlackCloak

12:30 PM-1:30 PM

Lunch & Networking


1:30 PM-1:45 PM
Disruptor

Next-Level Innovations: Unveiling GenAI - The Hype, The Reality, and The Future

We will explore the evolution of Generative AI, from its inception to its transformative impact across various industries. Experts will discuss the disparity between the media-driven hype and the technology's real-world capabilities, sharing case studies and addressing current challenges. The conversation will also cover the economic and ethical implications of Gen AI, providing insights into its future advancements and regulatory landscape. Attendees will gain a nuanced understanding of Gen AI's potential and the strategic considerations necessary for its successful integration into diverse sectors.


1:50 PM-2:25 PM
Fireside Chat

2025 Executive Evolution: Mastering the Art of Business-Technology Harmony

Bridging the gap between business and technology is not easy and requires discipline and balance between technology, people, and business. For so many organizations today, technology is the business. Technology needs to be understood as a critical enabler in every part of the organization from the front line to the back office. It creates new value by crunching data to deliver new insights, it spurs innovation, and it disrupts traditional business models.

For business and technology leaders alike, new actions and behavioral changes can help their organizations make this shift. CIOs and CISOs must take responsibility for problems, they should convey that when technology fails, many people typically share responsibility.


2:30 PM-3:15 PM
Panel

Empowering Women Leaders in Technology: Driving Innovation, Digital transformation and Embracing the Future

In this insightful panel discussion where visionary female leaders in technology will share their strategies for fostering a culture of innovation, making high-velocity decisions, and leveraging emerging technologies like Generative AI to drive digital transformation. The panelists will offer practical advice on increasing diversity in tech teams, cultivating innovative thinking, and preparing organizations to embrace change. They will also reflect on their unique career journeys and share valuable lessons in working with customers who have navigated digital transformations. This session is a must-attend for CIOs, CISOs, CTOs, and VPs of IT in enterprise companies seeking to navigate change, drive innovation, and shape the future of their organizations


3:15 PM-3:35 PM

Networking Break


3:35 PM-3:50 PM
Disruptor

Unlocking the Power of Diversity in Cybersecurity: Strengthening Defenses, Driving Innovation

In today's rapidly evolving cyber threat landscape, diversity is not just a buzzword – it's a strategic imperative. This panel will explore the critical role that diversity plays in enhancing cybersecurity efforts, from bolstering defenses against sophisticated attacks to fostering innovation and resilience within organizations. Our esteemed panelists will share insights, experiences, and best practices for cultivating diverse teams, leveraging varied perspectives, and building inclusive cultures that empower cybersecurity professionals of all backgrounds to thrive. Join us as we delve into the transformative potential of diversity in shaping the future of cybersecurity.


3:55 PM-4:30 PM
Fireside Chat

Leadership Evolution: Innovating Through Times of Change

The role of driving innovation during times of change is important for all leaders to master. You must be proactive in anticipating and responding to change, rather than simply reacting to it. We'll discuss how success team leaders have created a culture of innovation, how to develop and implement innovative ideas, and how to effectively communicate change to stakeholders.


4:30 PM-4:40 PM

Closing Remarks and Raffle


4:40 PM-5:30 PM

Cocktail Networking


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