THURSDAY, MARCH 5, 2026
A Symposium, hosted by the Hofstra University Women in Leadership Advisory Board
Hofstra University’s Women in Leadership Advisory Board is thrilled to announce its second annual Women in Leadership Symposium. The experience will provide attendees with direct access to shared experiences, career advancement, guidance, and opportunities — and a chance to expand their Hofstra network to grow in today’s dynamic environment.
Join us on
Thursday, March 5, 2026
8 a.m.-2 p.m.
Hofstra University’s David S. Mack University Club
Schedule
8-9 a.m.
Registration and Networking Breakfast
Welcome: TBD
9-10 a.m.
Keynote Address: Balance & Brilliance: Women Navigating Success – An Insider’s interview with Evy Poumpouras ’99
Law Enforcement Analyst, NBC
With Dr. Eva Badowska, Dean, HCLAS
10:15-11:15 a.m.
Breakout Session I (attendee selects one)
- Be Resilient and Thrive in Change
- Moderator: Daphne Hornbuckle ’86
IT Manager, North Texas, Charter Communications - Speakers:
- Jill Rabin ‘ 75
Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Donald & Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra / Northwell, Chief, Division of Ambulatory Care and Head of Urogynecology, Northwell Health - Heather Cohen ’98
President, The Weiss Agency - Hillary Serota Needle ’89
President, Hillary Needle Events, Inc. - Maria Santucci ’11
Head of External Communications, RVO Health
- Jill Rabin ‘ 75
- Moderator: Daphne Hornbuckle ’86
- Reduce Imposter Syndrome and Increase Confidence
- Moderator: Caren Cook ‘ 87
Assistant General Counsel, Atlanta Hawks & Philips Arena - Speakers:
- Dee Raviv ’12
Executive Coaching & Business Consulting, Arete - Denise Adler ’81
Artist, Pictor Gallery - Kelly Elkowitz ’23
Multimedia Artist - Elizabeth Velez ’89
President, Velez Organization
- Dee Raviv ’12
- Moderator: Caren Cook ‘ 87
11:15-11:30 a.m.
Coffee and Networking Break
11:30-12:30 p.m.
Breakout Session II (attendee selects one)
- Curb People Pleasing and Avoid Burnout
- Moderator: Cristal Feliciano ‘04
Human Resource Consultant, Clahrity LLC - Speakers:
- Pinda Eng ‘94
Former Managing Director, Real Estate Finance, Blackstone - Alyeah Ramjit ’15
System VIce President, Depts of Cardiology, Orthopedics & Surgery, One Brooklyn Health - Danielle Dellilo ‘01, ’21
Promotions Director / Artist Relations / PR, iHeartMedia - Jess Rodgers ‘00
Global Internal Audit Leader, EY
- Pinda Eng ‘94
- Moderator: Cristal Feliciano ‘04
- Uplevel Your Career and Boost Your Motivation
- Moderator: Corey Guglielmo ’94
Douglas Elliman Real Estate - Speakers:
- Terry Lamantia ’81, ’86
Managing Director, CBIZ - Maria Grasso ’86
Senior Executive Vice President and COO, Flushing Bank - Tara Buonocore-Rut ’02, ’04
President / Chief Executive Officer, CenterLight Health Systems - Liane Sousa ’19
Account Executive, Wave Sports & Entertainment - Cristal Feliciano ‘04
Human Resource Consultant, Clahrity LLC - Pinda Eng ‘94
Former Managing Director, Real Estate Finance, Blackstone - Alyeah Ramjit ’15
System Vice President, Depts of Cardiology, Orthopedics & Surgery, One Brooklyn Health
- Terry Lamantia ’81, ’86
- Moderator: Corey Guglielmo ’94
12:45-2:00 p.m.
Lunch and Remarks
- Speaker: TBD
Speakers
Keynote Speaker:
Evy Poumpouras ’99
Lunch Speaker:
TBD
Breakout Session Moderators and Speakers
Moderator
Speakers
Jill Rabin ‘ 75
Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Donald & Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra / Northwell, Chief, Division of Ambulatory Care and Head of Urogynecology, Northwell Health
Moderator
Speakers
Moderator
Speakers
Alyeah Ramjit ’15
System Vice President, Depts of Cardiology, Orthopedics & Surgery, One Brooklyn Health
Moderator
Speakers
Alyeah Ramjit ’15
System Vice President, Depts of Cardiology, Orthopedics & Surgery, One Brooklyn Health
Sponsorship
- Eight (8) complimentary Symposium tickets
- Complimentary logo on marketing material
- Social media – dedicated post
- Named as conference sponsor during welcome/keynote and luncheon
- Company booth set-up*
- Opportunity to add branded swag for the day’s participants
- Full page ad in the program
- Six (6) complimentary Symposium tickets
- Complimentary logo on marketing material
- Social media – dedicated post
- Named as networking dessert sponsor during welcome/keynote and luncheon
- Company booth set-up*
- Opportunity to add branded swag for the day’s participants
- Full page ad in the program
- Six (6) complimentary Symposium tickets
- Complimentary logo on marketing material
- Social media – dedicated post
- Named as luncheon sponsor during welcome/keynote and luncheon
- Company booth set-up*
- Opportunity to add branded swag for the day’s participants
- Half page ad in the program
- Four (4) complimentary Symposium tickets
- Complimentary logo on marketing material
- Social media – general inclusion
- Named as session sponsor during welcome/keynote and luncheon
- Company booth set-up*
- Opportunity to add branded swag for the day’s participants
- Half page ad in the program
- Two (2) complimentary Symposium tickets
- Complimentary logo on marketing material
- Social media – general inclusion
- Named as breakout session sponsor during welcome/keynote and luncheon
- Quarter page ad in the program
Attendee Information
Location
Hofstra’s Women in Leadership Symposium will be held on March 5, 2026, from 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at Hofstra’s David S. Mack University Club. This in-person event is open to Hofstra University faculty, staff, and alumni.
Cost
Individual Tickets:
Early Bird price: $100 (purchase before 3/1/26)
$125 after 3/1/26
GOLD (undergraduate year between 2015 and 2025):
Early bird price: $50 (purchase before 3/1/26)
$75 after 3/1/26
Ticket includes: Continental breakfast, lunch, education sessions, and networking reception
All attendees are expected to submit a registration fee to attend. Visit the registration page for more information.
Contact Information
Gabrielle Centrone
Special Events Project Director
WIL Advisory Board
Visit the Advisory Board Page
