Theme: Invisible Threats

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Charisma Glassman

Global Transformative Leader | Strategy & Transformation Executive | CXO & Board Advisor

Charisma Glassman is a globally renowned business and technology transformation executive. As a trusted leader and strategic advisor to C-suite executives, Charisma has shaped the future of iconic brands such as PepsiCo, McDonald's, Unilever, Moët Hennessy (LVMH), Barclays, Citi, and Ferrari, among others. With deep expertise across North American and Asian markets, she has driven transformative initiatives in revenue generation, customer experience innovation, and operational efficiency, delivering measurable business results. Throughout her two-decade career, Charisma has led large-scale business and technology transformations across diverse industries, including luxury retail, financial services, consumer goods, hospitality, and media. Her leadership has been instrumental in managing multi-million-dollar P&Ls, leading internationally. dispersed teams, and fostering long-term revenue growth.

Dr. Manju Sheth

Physician, Enterprenuer, Podcast Host

Dr Manju Sheth is a physician with passion for media and women empowerment.She is president of India New England Multimedia and 'Women Who Win' global media platform. She is the creator of the Chai with Manju celebrity talk show series and the New England Choice Awards. She is also the Director and host of Woman of the Year Gala. She has served on the board of ATASK and as a Chair of Advisory Board at Saheli. Dr Sheth has received numerous awards for her work . She is the first Indian American to receive, Leadership in Diversity, Inclusion, and Equity from Commonwealth of Massachusetts by Asian and Pacific Islanders Commission. She has been named in 150 Influential Women in Massachusetts list by YWCA and named in 50 most influential Indian Americans in Massachusetts. She is the Co- author of two books titled , Women who win and Girls who win.

Katie O'Malley | M.Ed., BCC

Executive Coach and Leadership Educator

Katie O'Malley is an Executive Coach and Leadership Educator with 20 years of professional experience serving the nonprofit, education, and corporate sectors. In 2012, Katie translated this observation into action, earning a Master's Degree in Counseling and Board Certification in Coaching. Since 2018, Katie has worked alongside hundreds of individual, team, and organizational clients as the Founder and Principal Coach of (en)Courage Coaching. By leveraging evidence-based practices from the fields of counseling, organizational development, and leadership education, Katie equips her clients with customized strategies to meet their unique needs and aspirational goals. Before establishing (en)Courage Coaching, Katie served as a coach and course instructor to MBA and graduate students at Chicago Booth, The University of Texas at Austin, and DePaul University.

Miriam Haart

Engineer, Activist, and Host of Faking It

Miriam Haart stars in the award-nominated top 10 hit series, ‘My Unorthodox Life’ on Netflix. Miriam is a founder, software engineer and social influencer with more than 400K followers across her platforms, recently featured on Time Out Mag for her work. Her podcast, Faking It, has gained significant popularity. Her content involves female-tech leadership, LGBT rights , and Jewish and Middle Eastern Activism. Miriam was a lecturer and graduate in Computer Science from Stanford University. She taught a class on Virtual Reality Development. Miriam has built over 10 iOS apps, some of which she’s won awards for. Miriam is an iCenter Fellow Recipient in Middle Eastern Studies. As well as a recipient of the Z-Fellowship and the Tel Aviv Institute Fellowship.

Nishtha Jain

Strategic Thought Leader | Visionary | Technology Evangelist

Nishtha Jain is a highly esteemed strategic thought leader and executive with over 15 years of global experience in information technology. She specializes in steering digital technology transformations, developing digital products, and formulating and implementing digital innovation strategies. Nishtha possesses significant expertise across multiple industry sectors, including healthcare technology, biotechnology, and pharmaceuticals, with an in-depth understanding of the entire value chain. Her fervent interest lies in harnessing emerging digital technologies, such as AI, to improve patients' healthcare experiences and journeys. In her current position as Head of Innovation & Digital Technology, R&D Quality at Takeda Pharmaceuticals, she spearheads digital and data initiatives from ideation to execution, applying emerging technologies and design principles for transformative outcomes. Her prior experience includes positions at GSK, Biogen, Thomson Reuters, Dr.First, Accenture.

Pete Cafarchio

Executive Coach, Business Strategist

Pete Cafarchio is a bestselling author, executive coach, and business strategist with over 30 years of experience guiding professionals and organizations toward transformational growth. As the founder of Oculus Consulting and author of the Amazon bestselling book, Align with Your Design – 7 Steps to Find Clarity and Transform Your Career, Pete has helped more than 400 leaders unlock their potential by aligning their careers with their authentic purpose. A Professional Certified Coach (PCC), Pete specializes in working with mid and senior-level professionals to gain clarity, navigate career transitions, and develop impactful leadership strategies. His extensive background includes launching tech startups, brokering multi-million dollar acquisitions, and building both corporate and volunteer organizations.

Sneha Narahalli

Technology Leader

Sneha Narahalli is a technology leader shaping the future of consumer experiences through innovative, human-centered solutions. Raised in a family of writers in India, she brings a unique blend of creativity and strategic thinking to everything she does. After earning her master’s degree from Carnegie Mellon University, she has led cutting-edge initiatives at Sears, Walmart, and now Sephora—where she all aspects of technology and sets the vision for scalable, connected, and intelligent experiences. An introvert and immigrant who has thrived by staying true to herself, Sneha is passionate about challenging bias and using the power of storytelling to drive lasting change.

Sonia Keshwani

Singer and Emcee

Sonia, a celebrated singer and emcee, is a prominent voice and face of the Indian diaspora. With millions of views on her music covers and originals, she has performed alongside legends like 𝗣𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗺 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗸𝗿𝗮𝗯𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘆, 𝗦𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗸𝗮𝗿-𝗘𝗵𝘀𝗮𝗮𝗻-𝗟𝗼𝘆, 𝗦𝗼𝗻𝘂 𝗡𝗶𝗴𝗮𝗺, 𝗔𝘁𝗶𝗳 𝗔𝘀𝗹𝗮𝗺, and 𝗝𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻 𝗣𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗶𝘁. Known for her electrifying stage presence, Sonia has hosted major events and live shows featuring icons like 𝗔.𝗥. 𝗥𝗮𝗵𝗺𝗮𝗻, 𝗞𝗮𝗶𝗹𝗮𝘀𝗵 𝗞𝗵𝗲𝗿, 𝗥𝗮𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗙𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗵 𝗔𝗹𝗶 𝗞𝗵𝗮𝗻, 𝗞𝗮𝗽𝗶𝗹 𝗦𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗺𝗮, 𝗦𝗮𝗶𝗳 𝗔𝗹𝗶 𝗞𝗵𝗮𝗻 and many more! Most recently, she released a melodious single called "Meethi Barsatein" with 𝗦𝗵𝗮𝗮𝗻 that holds a special place in her heart! Her accolades include awards like Best Talent at the Global Beauty Awards 2019, American Indian Icon 2019 , AmPowering Women Leadership Award in Performing Arts 2021, WATA Shero 2025 and many more.

Taruna Ramani

Public Speaking Coach

Taruna is a public speaking coach with a storyteller’s soul and a survivor’s spirit. Her coaching style is part science, part strategy, and 100% grounded in real life. In 2016, faced with an unexpected pause in life, Taruna reimagined her work—and her purpose. She used that time to rebuild, refocus, and redefine what impact truly meant—rewriting public speaking programs, launching a podcast on mindset and resilience, and turning to bold fashion photography as a way to reclaim joy, beauty, and a sense of self beyond the moment. Today, she coaches adults and TEDx speakers to speak with clarity, confidence, and conviction—helping them refine their message, own their voice, and command a room. Whether she’s preparing a speaker for the red dot, coaching a leader to own the room, or creating platforms for young voices to be heard, Taruna brings curiosity, resilience, and a bold splash of flair to everything she does.