On March 11, the Georgia Chamber of Commerce hosted its fourth annual Women Who Lead event. Nearly 200 women attended the event at Trilith LIVE in Fayetteville. Bentina Terry, President & CEO, Southern Linc and Southern Telecom, Inc. delivered the keynote address. A full list of speakers, panelists, and moderators can be found below.

The Georgia Chamber’s Women Who Lead convenes business executives, community leaders, business owners, and more. From healthcare, finance, to entrepreneurship, the event inspires and addresses challenges, ultimately focused on how women can lead and overcome obstacles while providing best practices for women in Georgia.

Tasha Allen, Vice President of People and Corporate Citizenship, Georgia Chamber said:

“Nearly two thirds of our staff are women, and we are intentional about creating an environment where they are empowered to grow, take on leadership roles, and help shape the direction of our organization. Through events like Women Who Lead, we also bring together female executives and entrepreneurs in finance, healthcare, and business to share insights, strengthen networks, and inspire the next generation of leaders. When women are supported to lead both within our organization and across Georgia’s business community, it strengthens our workforce, our economy, and our future.”

Bentina Terry, President & CEO, Southern Linc and Southern Telecom, Inc. said:

“Right now the world needs leaders who see further, who act courageously, and lift others up. The future will be shaped by leaders who use curiosity to create strategy, to combine with courage. And when women lead with courage, curiosity, authenticity, and empathy, we transform companies, we transform cultures, and we create impact.”

Full list of speakers, panelists, and moderators:

Tasha Allen, Vice President of People & Corporate Citizenship, Georgia Chamber of Commerce

Keynote Speaker:

Bentina Terry, President & CEO, Southern Linc and Southern Telecom, Inc.

Leading With Wellness:

Anna Threadcraft, Wellbeing Manager, Delta Air Lines

Women in Finance:

Allison Dukes, CFO, Invesco  

Mary Beth Coke, EVP, District Director GA/Carolinas, Regions Bank

Regenia Sanders, Managing Partner, EY  

Moderator: Stephanie Martin, CFO, Georgia Chamber  

Women in Healthcare:

Lorie Gassel, Director, Oncology Clinical Operations, Northside  

Dr. Lily Henson, CEO, Piedmont Augusta Hospital  

Shannon Sale, EVP, Chief Administrative Officer, Grady Healthcare System  

Moderator: Caylee Noggle, President & CEO, Georgia Hospital Association  

Women in Entrepreneurship:

Emmie Howard, President, Onward Reserve  

Sonji Jacobs, Managing Partner, Incisive

Latha Ravi, President/Owner, FlyLock Security Solutions

Moderator: Sucheta Kamath, Founder/CEO, ExQ