Embracing Authentic Leadership and Prioritizing Workplace Wellbeing
With Subject Matter Experts
Cadie Hopkins, Co-Founder, Iron Butterfly Media
Jill Blankenship, CEO, Frontline Group
Matt Sitter, CEO, AFN
The first panel in AFN's series, Leading with Impact: Women CEOs Driving Change and Innovation, will be an insightful discussion led by female CEOs as they explore the essence of authentic leadership and its profound impact on organizational culture. Our esteemed panelists will delve into the importance of embracing one's true self in leadership roles and fostering environments prioritizing mental health and wellbeing in the workplace. You can expect to gain valuable insights and practical strategies to immediately apply to your work, creating supportive and inclusive environments that empower leaders and employees to thrive.
Meet the Panelists:
Cadie Hopkins, Co-Founder, Executive Producer, and Creative Director, Iron Butterfly Media
Jill Blankenship, CEO, Frontline Group
Moderator
Matt Sitter, CEO, AFN
Panel Series: Leading with Impact: Women CEOs Driving Change and Innovation
Leading with Impact: Women CEOs Driving Change and Innovation brings together a diverse group of accomplished female CEOs who share their insights, experiences, and strategies for success across various critical topics. Through a series of three panels of thought-provoking discussions, these dynamic CEOs explore the evolving landscape of leadership, championing authenticity, advocating for mental health and wellbeing, shaping the future of work, fostering mentorship and networking, driving workplace advocacy and activism, and navigating through times of crisis. Join us as we delve into these trailblazing women's powerful stories and perspectives, inspiring change and innovation in boardrooms and beyond.
Cadie Hopkins
Cadie Hopkins is the Co-Founder of Iron Butterfly Media and Co-Creator and Lead Producer of the Iron Butterfly Podcast. She has founded and led multiple organizations committed to the growth, mentorship, and empowerment of women across the national security community. She currently works at a start-up technology company serving the national security mission, and previously served as an intelligence analyst at Defense Intelligence Agency.
Co-Founder, Iron Butterfly Media
Jill Blankenship
Meet Jill Blankenship, a visionary entrepreneur and CEO making waves in the contact center world. As the founder and CEO of the Frontline Group, which comprises Frontline Call Center, Frontline Services, Frontline Management, and Ternio, Jill oversees a thriving organization with over 250 dedicated employees.
Her entrepreneurial journey began in 2005 when she established her first company, and since then, she has demonstrated a relentless focus on growth, empowering others, fostering partnerships, effective communication, and adaptability to changing times.
Beyond her professional accomplishments, Jill finds joy in her personal life as a loving parent to three children and proud grandmother to five grandchildren. When not leading her companies, she indulges in her passion for tennis and any form of competition, always seeking new challenges on and off the court.
Jill Blankenship's commitment to innovation, leadership, and community-building exemplifies her status as a successful serial entrepreneur, leaving a positive impact wherever she goes.
CEO, Frontline Group
Matt Sitter
Matt Sitter is a passionate believer in the power of networks to innovate and realize new opportunities. His career has focused on helping leaders grow, succeed, and to mobilize their teams, organizations, and networks.
Matt’s work has spanned a broad array of industries including Healthcare, Technology, Real Estate Investment, Consumer Products, and Finance (amongst others). He has worked with multiple Fortune 500 executive teams, Private Equity firms, startups, and everything in between.
In addition to his role at AFN, Matt is currently a partner at the Advisory Services firm, Advantary. His experience includes leadership roles at The McChrystal Group, CrossLead, Inc., and MedLever. He has led multiple functions including Product Management, Marketing, Reimbursement, and Product Development.
CEO, AFN
