SouthCoast Women's Forum - 2015

The SouthCoast Women's Forum is the ideal setting for leading business professionals, and aspiring women in business to connect, learn, and be inspired by other women! This year, the event will feature a dynamic panel discussion, during which each of our panelists will elaborate on their own personal journey, including hurdles they have overcome, personal and career goals, everything in between. Whether they were raised in the SouthCoast, had or have had a career in the SouthCoast, or have simply made this place their home, each of these speakers has strong ties to our region. Prepare to be inspired at the 2015 SouthCoast Women?s Forum.

Our dynamic panel discussion will be moderated by Lee Blake, a New Bedford Community Activist and education administratior, with a wealth of experience as a teacher and administrator in urban education. CLICK HERE for her full bio.

Lauren Mackler, World-Renowned Life, Career, Relationship and Executive Coach, Bestselling Author, Psychotherapist, Management Consultant, Speaker and creator of the Illumination Coaching method. CLICK HERE for her full bio.


Ann H. Partridge, MD, MPH, Director of the Adult Survivorship Program at Dana-Farber CAncer Institute & Brigham and Women's Hospital, and Associate Professor of Medicine at Harvard Medical School. CLICK HERE for her full bio.


Ashley Bendiksen, Executive Assistant to District Attorney Tom Quinn, and actively involved in promoting women's empowerment, leadership development, domestic violence advocacy, Alzheimer's advocacy, and mentoring. CLICK HERE for her full bio.


Lynn Donahue, Inspirational Speaker, and Award Winning Author of the critically acclaimed memoir, "Brick by Brick: A Woman's Journey." The memoir takes readers on a inspirational journey from Lynn dropping out of junior high-school, to becoming a self-made millionaire, and describes how a passion for masonry helped her find the inner calm and personal strength to reach success. CLICK HERE for her full bio. 
 
Multiple sponsorship and exhibitor opportunities are available. Please contact Caitlin at cjoseph@newbedfordchamber.com or 508-999-5231, ext. 26 for more information. 
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* Please send your meal choice to cjoseph@newbedfordchamber.com. Choices are: Penne Pommodoro with Grilled Chicken; Pasta Primavera; or New England Scrod. If you do not submit a meal prefernce, you will receive Penne Pommodoro with Grilled Chicken. If you have an allergy that servers should be aware of, please call 508-999-5231, ext. 26 to let Caitlin know.