WILMA’s Leadership Accelerator: Mentors

Join us for a high-energy session designed to deliver real-world wisdom fast from local leaders involved in the WILMA programs.

Expanding Circles brings together seasoned leaders and emerging trailblazers for a series of focused, timed conversations. You’ll rotate through small group discussions led by women who’ve walked the walk, offering insight on everything from navigating career pivots and building influence to leading authentically and breaking barriers. Whether you’re seeking actionable advice or simply the chance to learn from other women, this session is designed to grow your connections.

The Speed Mentoring workshop will be located in Ballroom Salon BC.

Learn more about the participating Mentors below.

PATRICIA BENNETT – Realtor/Entrepreneur/Eternal Optimist, Lanier Property Group – Intracoastal Realty

DORI BISHARA – Community Engagement Coordinator, REV Federal Credit Union

JUDY BUDD – President, CONNECT Community Involvement Directory

AMY CONWAY – Career & Leadership Coach/Career Strategist, Amy Elizabeth Co.

JULIE DIXON – Legal Operations Manager, Live Oak Banking Company

TERRI EVERETTE – Board Member, WHQR Media

PAM HARDY – District Manager, Duke Energy

KIM HUFHAM – President & CEO, Wilmington and Beaches Convention & Visitor’s Bureau

ALEXIS HUNTER – Executive, Strategic Relationships & Foundation, Wilmington Health

STEPHANIE LANIER – Founder & Team Leader, The Inspiration Lab & Lanier Property Group

LISA LEATH – Chief People Officer, Vantaca

ALEXANDRA LYSIK – CEO, Cavik Insurance

MARIE McDONALD – Director of Human Resources, Wilmington Eye PA

HEATHER McWHORTER – Director, UNCW Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship

KIM NELSON – Partner, KNTConmpany

DANA O’DONOVAN – US Purpose Leader, Deloitte

SONYA PEELE – Chief Executive Coach and Consultant, Working it Girl Coaching

LAURIE ANN PLANTE – Vice President & Regional Leader, Client Services, Keystone Partners

RUTH SMITH – President/Strategic Partner, RRSmith Strategic Solutions, LLC/New Lantern Partners

SANDY SPIERS – Market President/Commercial Team Lead, First National Bank

LINDA STINSON – Partner/Owner, RLS Focused Solutions

ANDREA TROCCIA – Owner, Indigo Shore Development

KRISSY VAN NIEKERK – Head of Key Client Sales, Maersk

EVONNE VARADY – Co-Founder/CEO, Clean Eatz

KRISSY VICK – Editorial Manager, UNCW

ASHLEY WELLS – Associate School Director for Quality Assurance, UNCW

Visit WilmaAccelerator.com to learn more about WILMA’s Leadership Accelerator.

The Accelerator is part of the WILMA Leadership Initiative and is attended by Wilmington’s top female executives, entrepreneurs, up-and-coming leaders, and others intent on advancing their careers.