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Women & Pride: The Power of Collective Voices
Learn more and register now for this session on
October 13th 1:00 – 2:30pm EST
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Join WBENC Women & Pride as we celebrate National Coming Out Day with a conversation focused on the powerful role your network can play in building collective strength, safety, and the amplification of shared voices within the LGBTQ+ women’s business community.
Women & Pride is an outreach and development program designed to support and strengthen the community of LGBTQ+ entrepreneurs and corporate professionals within the WBENC network and beyond. Learn more about Women & Pride here.
Speakers
![Sabrina Kent](https://sp-ao.shortpixel.ai/client/to_webp,q_glossy,ret_img,w_910,h_910/https://www.greatlakeswbc.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Sabrina-Kent.jpg)
Sabrina Kent (she/her) | NGLCC
Executive Vice President of Programs & External Affairs
As Executive Vice President of Programs & External Affairs at the National LGBT Chamber of Commerce (NGLCC), Sabrina Kent (she/her) serves as a member of NGLCC’s Executive Leadership and supports the efforts of its Board of Directors in advocating for the economic empowerment of LGBT-owned businesses both within the U.S. and globally.
![Paul Ashley](https://sp-ao.shortpixel.ai/client/to_webp,q_glossy,ret_img,w_450,h_450/https://www.greatlakeswbc.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Paul-Ashley.jpg)
Paul Ashley (he/him) | Bristol Myers Squibb
Senior Director, Strategic Engagement & Inclusion, Strategic Sourcing & Procurement
Paul Ashley is a seasoned procurement leader with over 20 years of industry experience. In his role, Paul is responsible for strategic advising on global category strategies, technology roadmaps, as well as performance management.
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Bliss Coulter (she/her) | WBC Southwest
President & CEO
For the past fifteen years, Bliss Coulter has been helping to improve operations and drive company growth and sustainability in both small and large businesses. A Texas native, Bliss is an a dynamic, achievement driven executive dedicated to helping women advance in their careers.
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Ashley Brundage (she/her) | Empowering Differences
President & CEO
Ashley T Brundage is the President & CEO of Empowering Differences. While seeking employment at a major financial institution, she self-identified during the interview process as a woman of transgender experience and subsequently was hired. Starting as a part time teller she rose to VP, Diversity and Inclusion in less than 5 years.