H.E.R. Conference
Wednesday, April 19, 2023
We are happy to announce Provident Bank’s H.E.R. Conference presented by ProvidentWomen.
Join the ProvidentWomen committee - comprised of inspiring business leaders within the Provident Bank organization - as well as local entrepreneurs and community partners for a morning of education and empowerment!

Registration is complimentary, but space is limited to the first 250 registrants. We encourage you to share this event link with colleagues and business partners, however we ask that each person register individually.

We look forward to hosting you!
Location
111 Wood Avenue South
10th Floor
Iselin, NJ 08830
Date & Time
April 19, 2023
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Schedule
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Registration, Networking and Connect with Tech
Coffee and light refreshments will be served while you network and connect with other female leaders.
9:00 AM - 9:45 AM
Conversation with Entrepreneurs
  • Djenaba Johnson-Jones, Founder & CEO, Hudson Kitchen
  • Kimberly Kravitz, Emmy Award-Winning Producer, Anchor/Reporter, New York/Philadelphia
  • Ferlanda Fox Nixon, Esq, Founder and CEO of Ferlanda™, Chief of Policy and External Affairs for the African American Chamber of Commerce
  • Erica Lasan, Founder & CEO, JOYrney To Purpose™
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Business Marketing
  • Francisco Cortes, CEO, The Setroc Group
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Cyber Security
  • Rita Gurevich , CEO & Founder, SPHERE Technology Solutions
11:00 AM - 11:45 AM
Government Sponsored Programs
  • Naimah Marshall, New Jersey Economic Development Authority, Program Manager, Business Banking
  • Carla Morrison, New Jersey Economic Development, Small Business Liaison
  • Jamie Diaz, Vice President & Senior Portfolio Manager, Provident Bank
  • Ellen McHenry, Senior Director Financial Programs, UCEDC
Location
111 Wood Avenue South
10th Floor
Iselin, NJ 08830
Visitor parking is located in front of the building. Enter through the main lobby where you will be greeted by a ProvidentWomen team member.
Speakers
Conversation with Entrepreneurs
Retaining Top Talent  I  Burnout  I  Time Management  I  Cash Flow  I  Supply Chain Disruption
Kimberly Kravitz
Emmy Award-Winning Producer, Anchor/Reporter, New York/Philadelphia
Ferlanda Fox Nixon, Esq
Founder and CEO of Ferlanda™, Chief of Policy and External Affairs for the African American Chamber of Commerce
Erica Lasan
Founder & CEO, JOYrney To Purpose™
Djenaba Johnson-Jones
Founder & CEO
Hudson Kitchen
Hudson Kitchen is an 8,000 square foot incubator based in Kearny, NJ that provides production, storage, and co-working space for small food businesses.
Business Marketing
Francisco Cortes
CEO, The Setroc Group
Cyber Security
Rita Gurevich
CEO & Founder, SPHERE Technology Solutions
Government Sponsored Programs
Naimah Marshall
New Jersey Economic Development Authority, Program Manager, Business Banking
Carla Morrison
New Jersey Economic Development, Small Business Liaison
Jamie Diaz
Vice President & Senior Portfolio Manager, Provident Bank
Ellen McHenry
Senior Director Financial Programs, UCEDC
We will be collecting personal care items such as travel-size shampoo, body wash, hair products, toothpaste, toothbrushes, feminine products, hair brushes, and hair accessories for WomenRising - the foremost community-based organization for women in Hudson County. WomenRising assists women and their families to achieve self-sufficiency and live sale, productive, and fulfilling lives, through social services, economic development, and advocacy services.
 Join us on April 19th 
We look forward to hosting you!
About ProvidentWomen
Vision Statement
Empower professionals by enhancing business opportunities for women inside and outside of Provident Financial Services, Inc. (PFS).
 
Mission Statement
Provide opportunities for women to achieve their full potential by encouraging and facilitating their active involvement in business, employment, learning and community through:
- Delivering programs, events, activities, and other opportunities for professional and personal development for PFS employees
- Fostering a climate of diversity and inclusion
- Increasing participation and membership in ProvidentWomen
- Strengthening community relations by providing support, tools, and resources

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