Anderson embraces growth and empowers others to become their best selves in her roles as a college administrator and a member of several boards. She is a motivational speaker and the founder of Strong Sister, Silly Sister, a nonprofit organization that provides young African American women with personal growth and motivational services. She is skilled at developing programs and facilitating discussions that result in productive and measurable outcomes. Anderson’s presentation is called “Good Morning, Gorgeous! Protect Your Mental Health and Build Self-Love.”

Gladieux is an executive coach and instructional designer and trainer, employing a team of 10. She began working as a human resources and training director while also serving as an adjunct faculty member at Purdue University Fort Wayne, Trine University, and Indiana Tech. Gladieux has designed and delivered more than 1,000 professional development seminars in leadership and communication for diverse clients around the country. Her first book, Communicate With Courage: Taking Risks to Overcome the Four Hidden Challenges, was published by Penguin Random House in 2022. Gladieux’s presentation is called “Communicate With Courage: Taking Risks to Overcome the Four Hidden Challenges.”

Hagle is the founder of SpaceKids Global, a nonprofit organization that inspires elementary students to excel in STEAM education and ensures that girls are equally represented. The company hosts a variety of annual challenges designed to inspire kids to pursue careers in the space industry. Last year, Hagle received the Clifford H. Lee Lifetime Achievement Award for her dedication to and achievements in philanthropy throughout central Florida, and she was recently recognized as one of Orlando Business Journal’s Women Who Mean Business. In March 2022, Hagle and her husband, Marc Hagle (ECE’71, MS M’72), flew on Blue Origin’s NS-20. They became the first married couple on a commercial space flight, and they will be returning to space with Blue Origin on a future flight. Hagle will speak with Jillian Henry, vice president for engagement at the Purdue for Life Foundation, during the fireside chat.

Henry is responsible for Purdue for Life’s alumni engagement efforts, including clubs and affinity networks, volunteerism, mentorship, lifelong learning, and travel programs. She previously was vice president of organizational development and strategic leadership for the Purdue Alumni Association and corporate secretary for the association’s board of directors. She still serves as governance council for the board as a nonvoting member. She has received extensive training in facilitation, grant writing, fundraising, creative problem-solving, accelerated learning, and appreciative inquiry. Henry is conducting the fireside chat with Sharon Hagle, founder of SpaceKids Global.

Jacko was an executive at Purdue University for 22 years, including 12 years directing financial affairs for the president and provost. She became blind at the height of her Purdue career, but she didn’t let that stop her. Jacko has been the president and CEO of the Miami Lighthouse for the Blind and Visually Impaired since 2005. She has transformed the lives of over 90,000 blind and visually impaired people—from infants to seniors. Jacko’s presentation is called “Turning a Tragedy Into an Opportunity and Finding Purpose Along the Way.”

Baker has had a 26-year career within the aerospace, defense, high-tech, and commercial products and services industries. She currently works at BlueEQ, a sales and marketing company with an emphasis in corporate training. In this role, Baker is responsible for strategic growth channels and revenue; product development; and operations teams in support of corporate partnerships specializing in emotional intelligence, psychological safety, negotiations, and achieving peak performance. Baker met Karen Korellis Reuther at Purdue Women’s Conference 2022, and they are now working together to collect interviews from women for a book. Baker and Korellis Reuther’s presentation is called “The Power of a Moment.”

Korellis Reuther is a creative and brand strategy executive. In her role at Harvard, she is dedicated to ridding workplaces of the bias that prevents true influence and real impact. She spent 12 years as global creative director at Nike and served as vice president of creative direction and future at Reebok. She was named a Purdue Old Master in 2013 and received the Purdue College of Liberal Arts Distinguished Alumni Award in 2019. Korellis Reuther met Wendy Baker at Purdue Women’s Conference 2022, and they are now working together to collect interviews from women for a book. Korellis Reuther and Baker’s presentation is called “The Power of a Moment.”