EmpowHER Women's Supply Chain Forum
Join us on September 27
The goal of this seminar is to inspire, educate, and create a supportive network for women in supply chain. We believe that when women come together, amazing things happen. Our primary objective is to share knowledge with and support women in growing supply chains. We celebrate diversity and believe in collaboration where everyone’s voice is valued and heard.
This seminar is just the beginning. Beyond this event, you’ll find a warm and inclusive community of women in supply chain, where connections are meaningful, knowledge is shared and inspiration ignites.
Join us at EmpowHER Supply Chain Forum and together, let’s advance the role of women in supply chain. EmpowHER yourself, educate your mind, and be part of our thriving community that champions your success.
Event hosted by Tara Foster and Jessica Brooks
Cost: Free
This seminar is just the beginning. Beyond this event, you’ll find a warm and inclusive community of women in supply chain, where connections are meaningful, knowledge is shared and inspiration ignites.
Join us at EmpowHER Supply Chain Forum and together, let’s advance the role of women in supply chain. EmpowHER yourself, educate your mind, and be part of our thriving community that champions your success.
Event hosted by Tara Foster and Jessica Brooks
Cost: Free
Topics
Unlocking Your Secret Power: How Women Lead Differently and Embrace Their Unique Strengths
Michelle Lapino, COO The Honey Pot Company
How To Become A Procurement Super Buyer
Stephanie Allen, Director of Co-Manufacturing and Procurement, Bulletproof 360
Work Smarter, Not Harder
Katie Horgan, CEO Bravo CPG
Co-Hosts
Tara Foster
COO, Nutpods
Tara Foster is the Chief Operating Officer of the fast growing brand nutpods, maker of dairy-free creamers and ready to drink coffee beverages. Tara has led R&D, Quality, and Supply Chain at nutpods from initial commercial development stage to selling across over 15,000 retail locations and becoming the #1 selling plant-based creamer brand on Amazon. Prior to nutpods Tara held sales and operational leadership positions in CPG companies from startups to multibillion-dollar organizations facilitating products from innovation concept to successful commercial launch. She enjoys supporting and mentoring other women with the goal of helping to broaden leadership opportunities for women in Operations roles.
Jessica Brooks
Director supply chain, bulletproof 360
Jessica Brooks is a Director of Supply Chain with 15 years of experience in both enterprise and start up CPG companies including Nike and Bulletproof. Jessica’s passion is accelerating supply chain development for entrepreneurial companies. With a unique background in broadcast journalism, she enjoys combining the two industries by using clear and concise communication to make complex supply chain information easy to digest. Jessica’s vision is to empower individuals with the knowledge and tools to expedite their company’s supply chain development and share the valuable insights she wishes she had earlier in her career.
Speakers
Michelle Lapino
COO, the Honey Pot company
Michelle Lapino is the COO at the Honey Pot Company, a female founded and operated feminine hygiene company. ( A plant-derived feminine hygiene company intent on providing humans with vaginas a healthy feminine care alternative). Michelle has worked in supply chain for 18 years, at organisations such as Nestle and Unilever. Working her way up from an entry-level position in the UK to earning her seat at the C-Suite table in the USA. Michelle is a passionate transformational leader who enjoys building teams through personal connection & mentoring
Stephanie Allen
Director of Co-manUFACTURING & Procurment, Bulletproof 360
Stephanie Allen is currently the Director of Co-Manufacturing and Procurement for Bulletproof 360, a fast growing start up CPG offering an array of alternative healthy products ranging from coffee to supplements. At Bulletproof 360, Stephanie created the Procurement & Co-Manufacturing team which developed and implemented creative procurement strategies significantly reducing costs and risks through the supply chain. She joined the Bulletproof team with 20+ years’ experience leading teams in large and small organizations including Safeway, Del Monte Foods, Cardinal Health, New Wave Foods and Cat Persons. Stephanie is passionate about helping companies and individuals achieve their goals.
Katie Horgan
CEO, Bravo CPG
Katie is the Founder of Bravo CPG, a team that provides fractional operations, logistics and supply chain support to early stage CPG companies. Bravo CPG has special expertise in the food, beverage and wellness categories. Prior to starting Bravo CPG, she built and ran operations teams at several venture backed, early-stage startups in NYC. Katie earned a BA from the University of Southern California and a MBA from Columbia Business School. She served in the United States Marine Corps from 2006-2012, achieving the rank of Captain. She lives in Austin, TX and loves to recommend books to people who are tired of receiving book recommendations.
