Celebrate powerful connections and powerful philanthropy with Step Up.April 24, 20146:30 – 9:00 p.m.Hearst Tower300 West 57th Street – New York CityAt Power Hour 2014, Step Up will gather influential New Yorkers to celebrate mentorship, networking, and the importance of cultivating the next generation of female leaders – Step Up teens.
This unique event for men and women reflects Step Up’s vision of mentoring– with a twist. For one night, instead of pairing adult mentors with Step Up teen girls, our guests have the opportunity to meet, mix and mingle with some of NYC’s greatest minds and industry experts: our inspiring Power Mentors.
Each Monday on the Step Up Blog, we’ll introduce you to six Power Mentors you will have the chance to meet at Power Hour.
Nicole Crighton principal, KPMGAppointed as the national lead of the firm’s state and local controversy services practice, she assists in many of the firm’s state and local controversy engagements.Talk to Nicole about:state tax planning | controversy strategy | settlement strategies | litigation assistance | cash optimization planning
Alice Gabriele VP, PinnacleA portfolio manager with over 25 years of finance experience who has a particular focus on women who are new to investing or are experiencing a life transition.Talk to Alice about:finance | life transition | investment management | estate planning | athletic events
Christine Sandler EVP, global sales, NYSEA 25-year Wall Street veteran who has held trading and sales positions and is now part of her company’s global management committee.Talk to Christine about:global management | personal branding | women in business | fashion | fitness
Karen Milley VP, research & development, JM SmuckerResponsible for all R&D activities to meet current as well as long term growth plans through new item introductions, and packaging and process innovation, as well as profit improvement using new technologies.Talk to Karen about:research & development | profit improvement | leadership | marketing | packaging & process innovation
Linda Descano MD, head of content & social media, CitiResponsible for social media and content marketing efforts for the U.S. consumer businesses and also serves as president and CEO of Women & Co., Citi’s award-winning digital publisher of financial lifestyle content.Talk to Linda about:personal finance | content marketing | career & leadership | community service | social media
Michelle Horowitz CMO, The Loft Inc.Oversees the brand positioning, marketing, creative, visual, and communications for the retail brand.Talk to Michelle about:visual communications | brand positioning | fashion | marketing | tactical execution
