The CEO Woman, formerly known as the CEO Consulting Group, proudly announces its roster of speakers for the 5th Annual Women's CEO Summit, taking place Friday, Sept. 26, 2025, at the Washington Dulles Airport Marriott.
The Women's CEO Summit has established itself as the premier gathering for women business owners and executives seeking to elevate their leadership, strengthen their enterprises, and expand their professional networks. This milestone event brings together distinguished women leaders from diverse industries to share insights, strategies, and inspiration.
Distinguished Speaker Lineup
Krista Woods, Founder of GloveStix and Shark Tank alum, is delivering the Closing Keynote on entrepreneurial innovation.
Donna Fortier, Founder & CEO of Mobile Hope, will be sharing insights on purpose-driven leadership and social impact.
Mali Phonpadith, CEO of SOAR Community Network, is going to be speaking on building sustainable, mission-focused organizations.
Natasha Magrath, Owner of You've Got Maids of Northern Virginia, is going to highlight strategic growth through franchising during her session.
Paige Buscema, CEO of Eyetopia, Inc., will be exploring transformational leadership in healthcare and retail sectors.
Cecilia Robinson Edwards, International Business Strategist, is presenting global leadership perspectives for modern CEOs.
Ferri Riar, Founder of Orblynx Academy, will be inspiring bold entrepreneurship and business innovation.
Mary Grate-Pyos, MBA, CFBS, MassMutual–First Financial Group, is going to be addressing financial empowerment strategies for women executives.
Veronica M. Duckett, CEO of MAVENTRI, will be guiding operational excellence and strategic scaling for growing businesses.
Angela Goodman, CEO of Valkyrie Group, is going to be discussing faith-based leadership, resilience, and executive evolution.
Beyond the keynote presentations, this milestone event features dynamic roundtable discussions, interactive workshops, and structured networking opportunities designed to facilitate meaningful connections and actionable insights across industries.
"The Women's CEO Summit is a catalyst for transformation," said Tina Johnson, Founder and CEO of The CEO Woman. "Each year, we amplify the voices of women who are running businesses and redefining what leadership looks like in today's marketplace. As The CEO Woman continues to evolve under our refreshed brand identity, we remain steadfast in our commitment to creating environments where women leaders can thrive with clarity, confidence, and community support."
In keeping with its commitment to social responsibility, a portion of the Summit's proceeds will benefit Women Giving Back, an organization dedicated to supporting women and children facing crisis situations.
Event Information:
Date: Friday, September 26, 2025
Time: 8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Location: Washington Dulles Airport Marriott
Registration: www.womensceosummit.com
