Kathleen Pavlik (Kathy) is a Market Development Executive for IBM Corporation, Sales and Distribution.  She leads a team responsible for the strategy and marketing to Asian, Hispanic, Native American, Black and women owned businesses and IBM Suppliers in North America.  She also markets to women owned, led, and influenced businesses in select countries worldwide. Prior to her current position, Kathy served as the Manager of co-marketing...

Desirée Patno is owner of the industry leading, bi-coastal, woman-owned REO brokerage Desirée Patno Enterprises, Inc. (DPE).  Based in Southern California and also licensed in North Carolina, DPE has achieved over ten years of unparalleled service to major REO banks, financial institutions, and individual clients.  Desirée’s extensive resume reflects the resources and knowledge necessary to effectively manage high volumes of pre-foreclo...

Serial entrepreneur Dr. Terry Neese, is a lifelong Oklahoman and has spent over thirty (30) years finding careers for men and women. She is the founder of Terry Neese Personnel Services (TNPS), National Grassroots Network, Women Impacting Public Policy and the Institute for Economic Empowerment of Women (IEEW). Terry’s daughter, Kim Neese, is now the President/Owner of TNPS. Under the umbrella of IEEW operates the PEACE THROUGH BUSINESS® program ...