2025 Tippie Summit

Daytime Program 
International (2nd Floor) Ballroom, Iowa Memorial Union 
9 am – 2 pm

In honor of the 10th anniversary of the Tippie Summit, our daytime program features conversations with an impressive assortment of people, many of them past Tippie Summit speakers and panelists. The day will include a free lunch, plenty of networking and idea sharing, and insightful speakers that demonstrate the power and influence of Tippie alumni across industries.

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Saturday, March 1 - Daytime Program

Meeting the Challenges of Leadership with Confidence

featuring:

  • Lura McBride, President and CEO, Van Meter
  • Robin Therme, President of Civco Medical Supplies 
  • Moderated by Amy Kristof-Brown, Dean, Tippie College of Business and Professor of Management & Entrepreneurship
     

Evolving Your Career 

featuring: 

  • Nicole Johnston, Executive & Leadership Coach, Innate Power 
  • Megan McKay, Executive Director, Mint 'N More Foundation
  • Moderated by Amy Colbert, Professor of Management & Entrepreneurship, Tippie College of Business
     

Putting in the Work: How to Develop Leadership in Yourself & Others

featuring:

  • Sarah Gardial, Dean, Massey College of Business at Belmont University (and former Dean, Tippie College of Business)
  • Stacey Panayiotou, Chief HR Officer, Ball Corporation 
  • Moderated by Beth Livingston, Associate Professor of Management & Entrepreneurship

 

Plus, inspirational interludes from:

  • Peg Stessman, Founder, StrategicHealthSolutions
  • Mike Colbert, Associate Professor of Practice, Business Analytics 
  • Melissa Murer Corrigan, Creator and Host, MelisRxScripts podcast

Lunchtime Comments:

  • Barbara Wilson, President, University of Iowa
     

The Tippie Summit is open to anyone regardless of gender, race, sexual preference, religion, disability, or working status. We want participants that are willing to listen, share ideas, meet new people, and be open to personal and professional growth. If you’re looking for insights and inspiration and are willing to connect with others on this path, this free program is for you.    

The 2025 Tippie Summit Daytime Program is made possible by:

  • The Dore/Tippie Women’s Leadership Fund 
  • The Natalie Costello Fund 

Questions or concerns about the program can be directed to Barb Thomas at Barbara-thomas-2@uiowa.edu or 319-335-2188. 

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