Women's Virtual Summit Agenda and Speakers

Agenda

Start Time (EST)	End Time (EST)	Speaker	Session Title
6:50 AM			Welcome
7:00 AM	7:45 AM	Camica Credle, M.A., M.S.	DEI Report EmpowerHER: Elevating Voices & Visibility in the Bid and Proposal Industry
7:45 AM	8:00 AM		Break
8:00 AM	9:00 AM	Julia Duke, CAE, CF APMP and Jennifer Piccirilli, SHRM-SCP	Stand Up, Speak Out: Tackling Workplace Harassment and Bias: Discover practical techniques to address bias and/or inappropriate behavior with a sense of confidence, including how to safely report incidents and advocate for a respectful environment.
9:00 AM	9:15 AM		Break
9:15 AM	10:00 AM	Patti DeNucci	Confidence Builder Checkup: We all need confidence boosters from time to time. We’ll be sharing confidence-boosting exercises that will help you stand out in your profession.
10:00 AM	10:15 AM		Break
10:15 AM	11:00 AM	Stephanie Peirolo	Thriving Through Transition (Navigating Your Career as You Age): Whether you’re a new professional or a seasoned manager, this session will equip you with strategies to maximize the later stages of your career.
11:00 AM	11:15 AM		Break
11:15 AM	12:15 PM		Sponsored Session: Responsive
12:15 PM	12:30 PM		Break
12:30 PM	1:15 PM	Marcy Bullock	Key Tips for Uplifting Other Women in the Workplace: From mentorship and coaching to championing each other’s success – get tips and techniques on how we can support and uplift women of all backgrounds and identities, in the workplace and beyond.
1:15 PM	1:30 PM		Break
1:30 PM	2:15 PM	Heather Finch, CP APMP	Leadership is The Heartbeat of it All: Leadership is more than just a role—it's the rhythm that drives success. In this session, we’ll explore how leadership at every level can shape the future, inspire teams, and create a culture of empowerment. Discover how to harness your unique leadership style to influence outcomes, build trust, and foster innovation.
2:15 PM	2:30 PM		Break
2:30 PM	3:15 PM	Melissa Palmer, CF APMP	Empower Your Career with Self-Advocacy and Strategic Career Planning: You have a 401K plan for your retirement. What about a career advancement plan. We’ll help you put one together.
3:15 PM	3:30 PM		Break
3:30 PM	4:30 PM		Common Threads in Success: SMA: The Program Lifecycle Company brings together four inspiring women to discuss their career trajectories, including how proposals affect their careers.
4:30 PM	4:45 PM		Break
4:45 PM	5:35 PM	Danelle Morrow, CF APMP	P&L Fluency Power: Streamline your path to career acceleration with this crash course in understanding budgets, financial metrics, and performance analysis.
5:45 PM			Closing Ceremony

10 CEUs/CPDs will automatically be credited to your account after the event concludes.

Speakers

Jennifer Piccirilli, SHRM-SCP

Sr. Director, Human Resources Business Partner at Sodexo

Jennifer started her career in Hospitality Management then transitioned into Human Resources pursuing her passion for talent development. She has over 25 years HR experience with large scale retail and vendor service organizations. Her areas of expertise include organizational design, development and effectiveness, and a strong background in Employee Relations. She is an established strategic leader with vision to drive results centered around people development and aligned with company mission, vision, values, and culture. She is also a professional Executive and Life Coach. She is certified with SHRM as a Senior HR Professional, Change Management certified with Prosci.

Julia Duke, CAE, CF APMP

COO of APMP

As the Chief Operating Officer at APMP, Julia spearheads operations at APMP. With a decade of expertise in orchestrating high-impact events and cultivating relationships with industry members, partners, and stakeholders, Julia is deeply committed to enhancing organizational excellence.

Julia strategizes and implements initiatives that provide top-tier services, programs, and resources, all designed to foster the professional growth of APMP's diverse, global community. Her approach is centered on strategic planning and innovative thinking to ensure APMP not only meets but exceeds the evolving needs of its members.

Patti Denucci

Award-winning author, corporate and conference speaker, workshop facilitator

Patti DeNucci believes it’s not how many people you know or talk to; it’s the quality of your conversations and connections. She is the author of two award-winning success guides: “The Intentional Networker: Attracting Powerful Relationships, Referrals & Results in Business” and "More Than Just Talk: The Essential Guide for Anyone Who Wants to Have Better Conversations." Patti has been a professional speaker and workshop facilitator for more than 12 years – and has had the typical highs and lows that come with the territory! She’s eager to share with you some of her favorite strategies and tips for making any presentation more authentic, engaging, and effective. And will also discuss what to do if things don’t go quite as planned!

Stephanie Peirolo

Founder at UpperHand

Stephanie is an executive coach and consultant specializing in empowering leaders in innovative industries like apps, advertising, and consumer electronics. She focuses on coaching creative leaders who manage teams of makers and builders. As a member of the International Coaching Federation (ICF) and a Board Certified Coach (BCC), Stephanie is dedicated to helping leaders navigate change with confidence. Join her at the Women’s Virtual Summit to discover strategies for enhancing leadership skills and driving innovation.

Marcy Bullock

Award-Winning Career & Work Force Expert, Speaker, Consultant

Marcy Bullock specializes in revitalizing the evolving work world through keynote addresses and team retreats focused on team building, goal setting, and career strategies. With expertise in salary negotiation and resume writing for 2024, she empowers professionals to embrace their potential and thrive. As a transformative career coach, Marcy combines vibrant energy with effective methodologies, encouraging clients to step out of their comfort zones. Her coaching nurtures a supportive space where body, brain, and emotions align.

Heather Finch, CP APMP

Head of Proposal & Presentation Solutions and Women's Leadership Network Co-Lead at Guardian Life Insurance | APMP Executive Committee Member

Heather first learned about RFPs in 2012 when seeking ways to diversify funding sources for a human services company and hasn’t looked back since. Since then, she has led proposal teams in the commercial and government sectors, refining processes and developing efficiencies along the way.

Danelle Morrow, CF APMP

Award-winning GTM Executive & Transformational Leader

Danelle is a dynamic, award-winning senior executive with more than 15 years of experience leveraging compelling proposals and presentations to achieve new business growth and retention. Danelle has achieved record-breaking results – increasing win rates by an average of 17% and gaining persistency rates at 97% – while promoting 20% of her team. Danelle's experience leading and interacting with the top-performing proposal departments in the world has taught her how to solve the most pressing issues burdening sales and revenue leaders. As a passionate advocate for both servant leadership and transformation, Danelle's proven strengths include developing talent, streamlining processes, and enhancing output to propel companies to the next level of success, ultimately winning more business.

Melissa Palmer, CF APMP

VP of Proposals, APMP International Board Member

Melissa Palmer is a powerhouse in the proposal industry with over 15 years of experience supporting federal, state, and commercial projects. As a passionate advocate for positive change, Melissa has successfully contributed to billions in contract wins and is dedicated to mentoring the next generation of talent. Her leadership on the APMP international Board and as a former Marketing Director for the Colorado Chapter showcases her commitment to adding value for members and driving growth in the field.

Camica Credle, M.A, M.S

Insurance Advisor, Speaker, DEIB Trainer/Consultant

Camica Credle is the CEO of Credle Consulting and President of Evolve YOUth Inc., where she empowers leaders to thrive in their personal and professional journeys. As an Executive Director with the John Maxwell team and a certified inspirational speaker, trainer, and parent and family coach, Camica brings a wealth of experience in leadership development and effective communication. With a Bachelor of Science in Public Relations and advanced degrees in Human Service Counseling/Life Coaching and Management from Liberty University, she is committed to helping youth and adults reach their full potential.

The certifications, starting from the foundation to the professional level, help individuals from diverse timeframes in their careers.

Mayura Ravishankar, Proposal Associate

The Executive Summaries Micro-Certification exam was easy to follow and clear in what was required. I found the learning materials to be very informative, and they will be a great tool to use while in the exam and for future executive summary tasks.

Sarah Chapman, CP ES-M APMP

For the first time since I started my career, I felt like I was not alone in my struggles to meet deadlines, wrangle SMEs, and answer impossible questions. I’m grateful to have this community to share our wisdom and experiences.

Anthony Rossi, CF APMP

As a sales coach, the executive summary is vital for capturing and proposing management activities. This is an excellent addition to our members' professional standing, and I look forward to many more micro certifications.

Suzanne Shields, CPP ES-M APMP

APMP has changed my professional life, elevating it to a standard that I didn’t know existed. Aside from the professional advantages of being certified as an APMP Professional, it’s the community of members who make it so special.

Rita Mascia, CPP APMP

Achieving certification sends a message to the world that I’m dedicated and accomplished as a proposal manager. I feel proud of earning this title and I encourage others to join our ranks.

Jessica Davis, CF APMP

Receiving Practitioner-level certification boosted my confidence and validated my experiences and professional growth in the bid and proposal industry. The badge is something that I see each day, and it motivates and encourages me to keep networking, learning, and elevating others in our combined professional development goals.

Kim Ruff, CP APMP

You can expand your network by attending the local Chapter webinar and events. They provide an opportunity to collaborate with like-minded individuals locally to create and share consumable content, ideas, tools, and resources.

Sonal Bhatnagar, CP APMP, PMP

This was my first APMP event, and I was wholly impressed. The energy in the room reignited my passion for this industry, and I can't wait to get back to my team to implement what I have learned.

Brittany Guzman, CF APMP

I would advise new professionals to take advantage of the resources that APMP offers. Not only do you have access to conferences and seminars through your chapter, but the free webinars and the robust network of professionals are great benefits that can help advance one’s career.

Valerie Kessie, CP APMP