Silver Spring to Host Power & Purpose: Inaugural Women’s Leadership Exchange Breakfast

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Tuesday, March 24, 2026

Silver Spring, MD — The Greater Silver Spring Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce the upcoming Power & Purpose: Inaugural Women’s Leadership Exchange Breakfast on Thursday, April 23, 2026, from 7 a.m. to 10 a.m., at the DoubleTree by Hilton Washington DC - Silver Spring.

Power & Purpose is an energizing and empowering gathering designed to celebrate and elevate women in business and leadership across the region. This high-impact breakfast will bring together influential leaders, elected officials, and professionals from diverse industries for a morning of meaningful dialogue and connection.

Event highlights include:

• Keynotes from industry leaders
• A thought-provoking panel discussion
• Curated networking opportunities
• Professional headshots by Lakesha Miner

Attendees will have the opportunity to hear from a distinguished lineup of speakers, including Lt. Governor Aruna Miller, who will be the opening keynote speaker, and an accomplished panel of regional leaders including:

• Nora Abramson, Chief Strategy Officer, The Tower Companies
• Betsy Bassan, President & CEO, Panagora Group
• Nury Mena, Vice President, Fulton Bank
• Amber Perry, VP, Governmental and External Affairs, Pepco
• Maureen Umeh, Anchor/Reporter, FOX 5 DC

The conversation will be moderated by Stephanie Cummings Carr, President & CEO, Stephanie Marthine Consulting Services, and a recent honoree recognized among “Influential Women.”

“This event is designed to spark meaningful conversations and inspire women to lead with clarity, confidence, and purpose,” said GSSCC President & CEO Stephanie Helsing. “It is important now more than ever to create spaces where professionals can connect, learn, and reflect on how they can continue to grow as impactful leaders in their industries and communities, and Silver Spring is the perfect home for vital spaces like these.”

Attendees will leave the breakfast inspired to reflect on their own power and purpose—and energized to lead with greater authority, authenticity, and intention.

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About the Greater Silver Spring Chamber of Commerce

The Greater Silver Spring Chamber of Commerce is a non-partisan, independent 501(c)(6) organization founded in 1993 to enhance the economic prosperity of greater Silver Spring through robust promotion of member businesses and unrelenting advocacy on their behalf. The GSSCC encourages and develops programs that foster connections between businesses, nonprofits, residents, and visitors of Silver Spring to make Silver Spring a great place to live, visit, and run a business. Learn more at gsscc.org.

Media Contact

Julie Pawlikowski
Communications, Event, & Marketing Director
jpawlikowski@gsscc.org
(301) 565-3777