3/20 Rising Together: Honoring Women Trailblazers in Business and Beyond

Women continue to shape the future of the U.S. economy, driving growth across entrepreneurship, innovation, healthcare, education, and civic leadership. In recent years, women have been one of the fastest-growing segments of business owners and decision-makers, expanding their influence across industries and communities nationwide.

Join us for Rising Together: Honoring Women Trailblazers in Business and Beyond, a dynamic Women’s History Month program highlighting women leaders who are advancing impact through business, public service, and community leadership. This conversation will explore leadership journeys, emerging trends, and the collective power of mentorship, collaboration, and representation in a rapidly evolving world.

Event Details

📍 Location: Parx Casino

📅 Date: 3/20/2026

⏰ Time: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM

What’s included

• Premium Breakfast Reception with fresh juice, tea, and coffee
• Panel Discussion: Trailblazing Paths: Leadership, Innovation, and Community Impact
• Interactive audience Q&A
• Curated networking with industry leaders

Featured Speakers

This program will feature women leaders from across business, nonprofit, technology, and public service, sharing perspectives on leadership, innovation, and community impact.

💬 Keynote Address: Sushma Akunuru, CIO, Independence Blue Cross

🎤 Moderator: Amanda Chevalier, President, CFI Workspace

🎙️ Panelists:

Lilly Chen – FSH Technologies

Lauren Swartz – WAC

Judy Ni – Entrepreneur

Raquel Villanueva – Baby’s Kusina & Market

Councilmember Dr. Nina Ahmad

Click here to see speakers biographies.

📩 For sponsorship inquiries, please contact: Quynh Truong at qtruong@asianchamberphila.org