Strategy

Wonder Woman in Business, Jill Katz

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Jill Katz

CEO, Assemble HR

Jill Katz is an Influencer, Speaker and Strategy Coach that is passionate about shifting the workplace to be more #PeopleFocused. She is the Founder and Chief Change Officer of Assemble HR Consulting, a boutique Human Resources firm that focuses Culture, Communication and Conflict in the workplace.

Jill brings candid insights, brave questions, humor and empathy to her advisory practice. She is a seasoned human capital expert, facilitator, and executive coach with more than 20 years of success in the fashion, retail, digital technology, media, and banking industries. Jill is best known for her #CandorCourageAndCareTM Feedback Model, which changes the way teams communicate, and allows for more honest and productive relationships.

Jill has held senior HR/Talent leadership roles at USA Networks/IAC, Ann Taylor, Calvin Klein Inc./PVH, Elie Tahari, and Macy’s. In leading the human resources functions, Jill has worked closely with senior executive teams to build leadership capability, drive performance strategies, and focus on employee culture and experience. She has extensive experience in large-scale organizational design projects, including the selection and placement of top talent, along with the communication and rollout strategies to manage effective change.

Jill works closely with executives to help them see the value in relationships, and how taking accountability and focusing on authentic communication can result in better business results for teams and organizations. She is certified in assessments including the Gallup StrengthsFinder, Hogan Suite of Assessments, Change Style Indicator, and several 360-degree feedback methods.

Jill earned her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Communication from the University of Michigan. Most important of all, she is a very proud Mom, a devoted wife, a Broadway fanatic, and a dog lover.

Life begins outside your comfort zone.
— Jill Katz

Contact Jill

Jill Katz

Founder & Chief Change Officer

Assemble HR Consulting

jill@hrassemble.com

(646) 912-1572



Wonder Woman in Business, Carly Duvall

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Carly Duvall

Carly Duvall is a bet-the-company litigator who defends large corporate businesses in high-stakes disputes. She is particularly adept at advising clients facing serious legal jeopardy such as allegations of fraud, embezzlement, and conversion. Carly recognizes the high-stress nature of such matters and partners closely with each client to help them avoid criminal penalties and civil damages so they can stay in operation.

She holistically manages multi-faceted disputes by first conducting an internal investigation then creating a strategy and plan to address all aspects of the problem–from criminal and regulatory penalties to potential civil claims and damages. Throughout her cases, Carly manages crisis communications and consistently works toward creative resolution. Carly is mindful that her cases require more than just a legal strategy and response; she works side-by-side with her clients to help them find clarity and calm so their companies can thrive again.

Carly also acts as outside general counsel to a wide range of startup and emerging growth companies. She is passionate about helping entrepreneurs grow into the next stage of their business.  In this role she advises her clients on risk management and long-term strategic legal planning in a cost-effective way.  Carly also advises technology companies on how to operate their business in a regulatory and legal climate built for brick and mortar businesses. Carly is co-chair of the Spencer Fane Startup Lab where accepted startup companies receive 3 months of free legal consultation, access to Spencer Fane resources, and mentoring.

PRESENTATIONS AND PUBLICATIONS

MEMBERSHIPS

  • Chair, Kansas City Sports Commission Emerging Leaders Board

  • Women’s White Collar Defense Association

  • Kansas City Tomorrow Program (Class of 2020), KC Civic Council

  • Nebraska Women’s Leadership Network

  • Association of Women Lawyers

  • Women’s Intersport Network Triathlon Planning Committee, 2015-2018

DISTINCTIONS

  • Up & Coming Award, Missouri Lawyers’ Weekly, 2019

  • Selected for inclusion in Missouri & Kansas Super Lawyers®, Rising Star, 2014-2016, 2019

Carly Duvall

Contact Carly

Phone: 816.292.8330 

Email: cduvall@spencerfane.com

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carlyduvall/

Twitter: @carlyduvall

Link to the StartUp Lab landing page: 

https://www.spencerfane.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/Spencer-Fane-STARTUP-Lab.pdf



 

Wonder Woman in Business, Courtney Jenkins

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Courtney Jenkins

Courtney Jenkins is the Vice President and General Manager of ENGIE North America’s Public Sector Energy Services organization, focused on designing, financing, and building transformative sustainability solutions for educational, governmental, and healthcare entities across the U.S. In this role, Courtney oversees all U.S. business operations within the Services team, inclusive of engineering, financial performance, and strategic growth for this 200+ person clean-tech division, which is a key part of ENGIE’s deep-rooted commitment to a zero-carbon future. The work that she and her team do has generated over $2.5 billion dollars in savings for public agencies across the U.S., generated tens of thousands of local green construction jobs, inspired over 50,000 students and teachers through pioneering STEM educational programming, reduced the carbon footprint of campuses and city facilities, and transformed physical infrastructure to be more conducive to the future of education, health, and work. Prior to this role, Courtney served in a series of expansive management roles within key commercial and project leadership functions with ENGIE, OpTerra, and Chevron’s clean-tech division, where she had the opportunity to work directly with schools, cities and counties all throughout the Western U.S. on these types of trailblazing, award-winning public-private partnerships.

Courtney has led business turnaround and transformation efforts, co-founded ENGIE’s Women in Networking group, sits on the company’s North American Culture and Values Leadership Team, and is a ferocious champion for diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace to empower women, people of color, the LGBTQ+ community, and other groups in their professional growth. She also sits on the Board of Directors for the National Association of Energy Services Companies (NAESCO). Recently, Courtney was named one of the Top 100 Women of Influence by the Silicon Valley Business Journal. A graduate of Brown University (AB) and University of Oxford (MSc), where she graduated top of her class with first-class distinction, Courtney and her spouse live in San Francisco, California. In her free time, she enjoys golfing, traveling, reading (especially historical non-fiction related to Eastern Europe and Russia), trying cafes across America in search of the world’s finest iced espresso beverages, and watching her beloved Oakland A’s when baseball is in-season. 

Courtney Jenkins

Contact Courtney

Courtney Jenkins

Vice President and General Manager

ENGIE North America

(m) 510.502.7314

courtney.jenkins@engie.com



Wonder Woman in Business, Anne Post

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Anne Post

Anne Post is an experienced lawyer and entrepreneur, with a celebrated litigation career spanning more than 20 years. Anne received her BA in Political Science – International Relations at the University of California at Berkeley and her JD from the University of Missouri-Kansas City. She began her career in a large Kansas City law firm before launching her own practice which she maintained for 17 years. During her legal career Anne was repeatedly recognized by her peers as Best of the Bar.

In 2017, Anne made the jump into legal tech joining Xakia Technologies as Senior Vice President, North America. Anne brings to Xakia her passion for organization and efficiency, which translates to her heightened understanding of the needs of clients to achieve greater visibility and control over their legal function.

In 2018 Anne was appointed by then-Mayor Sly James to the board of the Kansas City Area Transportation Authority and now serves as board Secretary. In her “spare” time Anne is the co-owner and Director of an elite boys soccer club serving the Kansas City metro area. Anne lives in Kansas City Missouri with her husband and two sons ages 16 and 13.

Connect with Anne

Anne Post

Sr. VP, North America

Xakia Technologies

+1 816-729-6535

LinkedIn: in/anne-post-08a90010/




 

Wonder Woman in Business, Kelly Ferraro

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Kelly Ferraro

Kelly Ferraro, founder and principal of KAF Communications, LLC, is a results-oriented corporate communications professional with over two decades of experience identifying and creating actionable communications plans in order to capitalize on a client's ever-evolving goals and strategies. She has worked across several industry verticals, which include financial services, fintech, medical technology and real estate. She has a keen understanding on how to position a client in front of the audiences that move the needle in their respective industries.

Kelly began KAF Communications, LLC in 2018, realizing that she could make more of an impact by starting her own boutique, where she could better align herself with clients as a partner and what she calls an “in-house extension.”  Her recent work includes strategic media relations, brand development and thought leadership for companies seeking to foster disruption and better solutions to age-old problems. Clients include New York City real estate developers and brokers looking to share their wins and innovative strategies, cutting-edge medical technology companies and individuals that have built businesses single-handedly and are seeking coverage about their successes. She is especially passionate about working with start-ups, given the fact that the messages can be shaped from the beginning.

Prior to her time in public relations and communications, Kelly worked for large banks and financial institutions, which include Bank of America and Guggenheim Partners. She formerly held Series 7, 24 and 63 licenses and is therefore well-versed in crafting strategies for public companies.

Kelly Ferraro

Contact Kelly

Kelly A. Ferraro

Principal, KAF Communications

Ho-Ho-Kus, NJ 07423

(646) 275-7040

kelly@kafcomms.com

www.kafcomms.com

“Everything you do or say is public relations.” – Unknown



Wonder Woman in Business, Debbie Epstein Henry

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Debbie Epstein Henry

Entrepreneur, Women & Legal Industry Expert, Public Speaker

Debbie Epstein Henry is an expert, consultant, best-selling author, and public speaker on careers, workplaces, women and law.  She runs DEH Consulting, Speaking Writing where she consults and speaks internationally, including The Hague, the French Senate, London, and Vienna.  Debbie conceived of Best Law Firms for Women, a benchmarking survey and competition she ran for a decade with Working Mother.  She wrote two ABA best-selling books, Law & Reorder (author, 2010) and Finding Bliss (co-author, 2015) and she’s been featured by hundreds of news outlets including The New York Times, NBC Nightly News, and The Wall Street Journal.  In 2011, Debbie co-founded Bliss Lawyers to employ lawyers in temporary roles for in-house and law firm clients.  In 2020, her company was acquired by Axiom, the global leader in high-caliber, on-demand legal talent, and she now serves as their executive consultant.  A native New Yorker, Debbie and her husband live in the Philadelphia area; they have three sons.

Watch highlights of Debbie Epstein Henry's speaking engagements in this 2 ½ minute sizzle reel. Visit debbieepsteinhenry.com/ for more information. Debbie is an expert, consultant, best-selling author and public speaker on careers, workplaces, women, and law. Debbie runs DEH Consulting, Speaking, Writing, and consults with companies, law firms, and other professional service firms as well as non-profits and individuals. She regularly speaks at private retreats and events as well as at conferences and other public venues. She delivers keynotes, provides TED-like talks, facilitates discussions with Q&A sessions, conducts breakout sessions, runs workshops, holds webinars, moderates panel discussions, and conducts fireside chat interviews with thought leaders.

Debbie Epstein Henry

Connect with Debbie

Debbie Epstein Henry

o  |  610.658.0836

e | deh@debbieepsteinhenry.com

Website: debbieepsteinhenry.com

Twitter: @DebEpsteinHenry

LinkedIn: in/debbieepsteinhenry/