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ºÚ°µ±¬ÁÏÍø to host annual Women in Business Panel and Networking Event March 20

Women in Business panelists
March 05, 2026

ºÚ°µ±¬ÁÏÍø University will celebrate Women’s History Month with its annual on Friday, March 20, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. The event will be held simultaneously at the California, Clarion and Edinboro campuses, with a virtual attendance option available.

Sponsored by ºÚ°µ±¬ÁÏÍø employer partner Enterprise Mobility, the event is open to students, faculty, staff and members of the ºÚ°µ±¬ÁÏÍø community.

The Women in Business Panel brings together accomplished professional women to share insights on leadership, career advancement, workplace challenges and opportunities across industries. Following the panel discussion, attendees will participate in a networking session with regional employers offering internship and career opportunities.

Panelists include:

  • Alycia Baker – Group talent acquisition manager, Enterprise Mobility
    Baker oversees all internal and external hiring efforts across western Pennsylvania. She began her career in the radio industry before joining Enterprise Mobility in 2014, where she earned global performance awards in 2024 and 2025.
  • Milissa Bauer – Executive vice president, Kriebel Companies
    Bauer, a ºÚ°µ±¬ÁÏÍø Clarion graduate, has spent three decades advancing educational access, community development and philanthropic initiatives — most notably as co-founder of the Children’s Scholarship Fund of Pennsylvania, and as a leader in major regional projects including the Clarion County YMCA and the Multi‑Generational Park.
  • Joelyn Bush – Marketing manager, Snap-tite Hose
    Bush, a graduate of ºÚ°µ±¬ÁÏÍø Edinboro, has held marketing leadership roles in both the business and nonprofit sectors. She currently serves on the Women in Manufacturing Northwest PA Steering Committee, the Erie Women’s Fund Steering and Grants committees, and the Erie County Technical School Public Advisory Council.
  • Amanda Duncan – Owner and founder, Chiara Consultants
    Duncan provides strategic operations consulting and coaching to help organizations and entrepreneurs turn ideas into action. Her career has spanned nonprofit management, economic and community development, and the launching and scaling of start-ups.
  • Jodi Lewis – Coordinator, Applefest
    Lewis served for more than a decade as executive director of Franklin Area Chamber, building relationships with local and regional businesses and visitors. Organizing Applefest — one of America’s top arts and crafts festivals — remains her favorite accomplishment from those years.
  • Angela Reynolds, Ph.D. – Chief executive officer, YWCA Greater Pittsburgh
    Reynolds, a decorated civic leader, oversees efforts to eliminate racism, empower women, and advance educational and financial opportunities for girls and women of color. With advanced degrees from Carnegie Mellon, she brings experience in academia, housing policy, and nonprofit leadership.

Students attending in person will enjoy light appetizers, connect directly with panelists and employers, and will be eligible for a prize drawing for $100 Amazon gift cards. Students who wish to attend virtually must to receive the Zoom link.

Event Locations

    • California Campus: Natali 206/207 and Performance Center Lobby
    • Clarion Campus: Gemmell 248, 250/252
    • Edinboro Campus: Baron-Forness Library, Rooms 710/711

Participating Employers

  • California Campus:
    Enterprise Mobility, Forvis Mazars, Ferri Dawson Insurance Group, Insurance Agents & Brokers, PNC, YWCA Greater Pittsburgh, UPMC
  • Clarion Campus:
    Deja-Me on Main, Franklin Chamber of Commerce – Applefest, Kriebel Gas, ºÚ°µ±¬ÁÏÍø Small Business Development Center
  • Edinboro Campus:
    Acutec Precision Aerospace, ARTS Oil City, Chiara Consultants, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Erie Insurance, Hardinger Integrated Logistics, Snap-tite

The event is hosted by the ºÚ°µ±¬ÁÏÍø Department of Business, Economics and Communication in collaboration with the ºÚ°µ±¬ÁÏÍø Career Center and the Office of Community, Opportunity, Responsibility and Engagement. Together, the partners aim to celebrate the achievements of women while empowering students with career-readiness skills, leadership development opportunities and meaningful professional connections.

For more information about the Women in Business Panel and Networking Event, contact any of the following committee members:

California: Stephanie Adam, Krissie Dopelheuer, Rhonda Gifford, Nan Li, Susan Ryan
Clarion: Alena Clark, Songyee Hur, Beth Leight, Sandra Trejos
Edinboro: Melissa Gibson, Jingze Jiang, Christina Moreschi

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