Lawrence Mercer ATHENA in partnership with Girls Scouts of Western Pa and Penn State Shenango offer a FREE EVENT for girls ages 12-18 on June 15th, 2017, 8am-4pm.
Young women must face extreme challenges everyday.
WISE GIRLS will leave participants Empowered with information, resources and inspiration to confront issues in their lives.
Scheduled speakers will reinforce their presentations with fun activities. See slide presentation for presenter bios and topics they will cover.
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2. Executive Director, eCenter@LindenPointe
Doctorate in Biomedical Sciences, Texas A&M University
Masters in Public Management, Carnegie Mellon University
Led team to win $1 Million social entrepreneurship challenge
Bachelors in Mechanical Engineering, Pune University, India
Graduate Fellow, UN Council of Women World Leaders
Worked in Office of Executive Director, UNICEF
Graduate, Civic Leadership Academy of PGH, Mayor Bill Pedutos Office
Certified Crisis Counselor, online social services, Crisis Text Line
Board of Directors, Haitian non-profit learning centre
Founded social foundation promoting happy & healthy workers
One of Pittsburghs 40 Under 40 honorees, 2015
Founded / Led / Consulted for several startups in PGH region, India
Leader in local and national non-profits
Writes blog for Huffington Post
Dr. Ketaki Desai
Entrepreneurship
3. RN, BSN, CEN, CPEN, TCRN
Stroke & Cardiac Care Coordinator
Sharon Regional Health System
7 years emergency and intensive care experience
Certified emergency and pediatric emergency nurse
Certified trauma nurse
Certified med-surg nurse
A favorite part of job is outreach, empowering
community to take charge of their health
Teaches lifesaving skills to true first responders;
anyone nearby in an emergency
Brittany Douglas
Self
Defense
4. Owner, Instructor
Pennsylvania Martial Arts Academy
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Vanessa Kuzynski
Self
Defense
5. CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNERTM
Certified Divorce Financial Analyst速
LPL Financial
Assists clients with wealth management,
retirement, estate and divorce planning
Masters in Business Administration, YSU
Bachelors in Finance, Slippery Rock University
Serves on community board:
Community Counseling Center of Mercer County
Hobbies include Golf and Singing in
Gospel Choir of Greater Morris Chapel A.M.E. Church
Diane Gardner
Financial
Smarts
6. Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
The Primary Health Network
Psychotherapy to ages 14 and above,
Experience includes depression and anxiety,
chronic pain and trauma
Masters in Social Work, University of Pittsburgh
Bachelor's, Penn State
Lifelong Shenango Valley resident
Sharon High School graduate
Home in Hermitage with husband and their four
children
In spare time watches community sporting events
Laurie Joanow
Yoga
Meditation & Breathing
7. Licensed Professional Counselor
Child Development Centers Inc [CDC]
Certified in Functional Behavior Analysis
Evaluates for social, emotional, learning,
behavioral and other challenges
Develops interventions / instruction / play therapy
One on one teacher, therapist, counselor
11 Year Career:
Outpatient, Forensic and Family therapist
Behavioral specialist supervisor
Talkspace Counseling Online therapist
Melissa Schmidt
Cyber
Addiction
8. Youth Counselor Advocate
Mercer AWARE Inc
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Janene Richards
Teen Dating Violence
Sexual Assault
9. Athletic Director/
Head Mens Basketball Coach
Penn State Shenango
Basketball Coordinator, USA Jones Cup
Athletic Director/Head Mens Basketball Coach,
Lourdes University
Assoc. Head Womens & Mens Basketball Coach,
Thiel College
Head Coach/General Mgr, Intl. Basketball League
Bachelors in Education, YSU
Associates of Science,
Lakeland Community College IL
Andre D Smith
Athletic Performance
Enhancing Drugs
10. Admissions Counselor
Office of Enrollment Management,
Penn State Shenango
Bachelors in Communication Studies, minor in
Journalism, YSU
Graduate, Shenango Valley Chamber of Commerce
Leadership Shenango program
Recruits and guides high school students
through admissions process
Teaches leadership, communication skills and
professionalism for student tour guides
Role in coordinating recruitment events;
high school visits, regional college fairs,
campus open houses and tours
Megan Villers
Leadership on
College Applications
11. Girls Can Lead
Encouraging and Empowering Women to
Discover their Best Selves
Left many years in law and higher education
to raise her & husbands three children
Wellness consultant & independent Cabi stylist
Amateur blogger
Volunteers to provide programs complementing
school curriculum
Girls Can Lead
Junior Achievement classes in financial literacy
and entrepreneurship
Co-Founder of Creator Commons,
makerspace in Kennedy Catholic schools
Lisa Walton
TBD