Celebrating International Women’s Day
On March 8, 2026, the world will come together to celebrate International Women's Day — a global recognition of the achievements, leadership, resilience, and contributions of women across every industry and community. It is a day to honor progress, inspire future generations, and continue advancing opportunities for women to lead, innovate, and transform the organizations and societies they serve.
As this important day approaches, it offers a powerful moment to reflect, celebrate, and actively support the women who are shaping a stronger, more inclusive future.
Get ready for an evening of inspiration, wisdom, and transformational leadership!
Join us in person for a high-energy experience featuring accomplished women 
executives who are actively shaping the future of business and organizational transformation. Each leader will share her story — highlighting the challenges faced, breakthroughs achieved, and the leadership mindset required to guide organizations through meaningful change.
Guided by a skilled facilitator, the panel will dive into intriguing, real-world questions and provide candid insights designed to help you:
✅ Strengthen your transformation leadership capabilities
✅ Navigate complexity with greater confidence
✅ Inspire teams to embrace change
✅ Deliver lasting organizational impact
Whether you are a seasoned leader, an emerging change agent, or someone passionate about helping organizations work better together, this discussion will expand your perspective and energize your leadership journey.
Facilitator
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Payton Lewis
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Payton Lewis is a project management and transformation leader with experience delivering complex IT infrastructure programs in multi-stakeholder environments. She currently serves as a Project Manager supporting Foreign Military Sales IT initiatives, where she leads cross-functional teams and partners closely with customers to guide programs from planning through execution.
Payton is the President of the PMI Florida Suncoast Chapter Board of Directors and has been actively involved with PMI leadership since 2023. As a woman in leadership, she is passionate about fostering inclusive, people-centered approaches to change and creating space for candid conversations about growth, resilience, and impact.
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Panelists
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Sherry Maklary
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Dr. Sherry Maklary is a transformation leader who believes meaningful organizational transitions begin with people, their stories, their strength, and their willingness to grow through uncertainty.
After more than 20 years in global, cross-functional Fortune 500 leadership roles, Sherry has experienced transformation from every angle, leading it, learning from it, and helping others move through it with clarity and confidence. Today, she is the CEO and Chief Huddle Officer of The Huddle Pros, a woman-owned global firm that empowers organizations to align people, process, technology, and purpose to navigate complex transitions successfully. Through The Huddle Pros Method (THP Method), she equips leaders with practical, evidence-based solutions that turn disruption into momentum and strategy into lasting impact.
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Dawn White
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Dr. Dawn White has over 25 years of experience across the healthcare, automotive, and technology industries and proudly served in the United States Air Force.
Dawn regularly leads large-scale transformation efforts and global change management teams. She coaches and mentors Six Sigma Green Belts for certification and has led numerous process improvement projects and change initiatives across Finance, Supply Chain, and HR. She also launched a new global M&A Center of Excellence and developed M&A change management framework and cultural assessment toolkit based on industry best-practices.
Dawn led a partnership between Corning Inc & local government to enact police reform plans across 14 police departments and the team was recognized by New York State's Governor's office and the NY State Police for their accomplishments.
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Veronica Stewart
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Veronica Stewart is a technology transformation leader with 15+ years of experience in agile and digital transformations. She works at the intersection of operating models, decision-making, and human systems helping organizations reduce friction and adapt to complexity without relying on more process.
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Ashley Brown
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Ashley Brown is a transformational leader who inspires teams to exceed performance expectations, cultivate a culture of growth, and drive positive organizational change through empowerment & motivation.
Ashley has over 21 years of experience with TD SYNNEX and currently serves as the IT Chief of Staff acting as a key advisor and strategic partner to the Chief Information Officer & Senior Leadership Team. Ashley is a transformation leader responsible for overseeing the execution of the IT strategy, running IT as a business, and ensuring alignment with the company's overall business objectives. Before her tenure with TD SYNNEX, Ashley provided consulting services for Accenture, a multinational professional services company.
Ashley leads a Women’s Empowerment Task force promoting advocacy, as well as personal & professional growth. Furthermore, Ashley is an enthusiastic member of multiple children’s charities, Meals on Wheels, and Tampa Bay Tech, an organization which engages, unites, and empowers the Tampa Bay technology community. Ashley is an Onion Award Winner as one of the Top 50 Technology Professionals in the industry.
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✨ Come curious. Leave empowered.
Network with forward-thinking professionals.
Gain actionable wisdom.
Ignite your transformation potential.
Seats are limited — register now and be part of the conversation shaping tomorrow’s organizations!
Continuing education credits for professional certifications will be available from the participating organizations.
Light refreshments and snacks will be available during the event.
Registration fees cover costs and support the organization to be able to organize and coordinate future events.