July 2025 Luncheon
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Jessica Behmer, Senior Vice President and CFO Jessica has worked for AdventHealth for 17 years and served as the Chief Financial Officer of AdventHealth Orlando Central Market for the past 7 years. Her approachable and warm personality has been instrumental in creating an environment of trust and positive accountability among the leaders she collaborates with, spanning finance, clinical and operational domains. She excels in fostering the learning and development of others, particularly in financial and leadership concepts; is a dynamic problem solver and maintains a collaborative atmosphere for her team to flourish. She’s active in the Central Florida community, and has served on the UCP of Central Florida Board of Directors for nine years. She’s a wife and mother of two. |
Council Luncheons
Women's Executive Council monthly Luncheon Meetings are for members and open to guests.
- The payment method is required in advance with a valid credit card to secure your reservation and meal selection.
- Lunch Meeting cost is $45.00 for all Members and Guests due before the deadline of NOON on Friday prior to the Tuesday Luncheon.
- We kindly request that you RSVP as early as possible. Since food and produce must be pre-ordered through Plate Above Catering, we need to submit our estimated guest count a week in advance. To ensure the best experience for everyone, please register for our luncheons promptly.
- All luncheon reservations are final. No-shows will be invoiced.
- * Seating is LIMITED to reservations. Late reservations and those who arrive without a reservation, will be placed on a standby list to see if we are able to offer you a seat.
2025 Guest Speakers
Women's Executive Council monthly Luncheon Meetings are for members and open to guests.
- January 14, 2025: Dr. Monica M. Gordon, Orange County Public Schools
- February 11, 2025: Beth Robertson, Community Outreach Manager for Cookies for Kids’ Cancer
- March 11, 2025: Arlene Blake, Founder, Women on the Rise International, Inc.
- May 13, 2025: Panel Services with Helen Martinez, Attorney, DownsAaron; Cabbi Brooks, LCSW, Empowered to Prosper Therapy and Consulting Services; and Cindy Price, Certified Financial Planner, Equitable Advisors, LLC
2024 Guest Speakers
Women's Executive Council monthly Luncheon Meetings are for members and open to guests.- January 9, 2024: Deborah C. German, MD, UCF College of Medicine
- February 13, 2024: Maria Vazquez, EdD, Superintendent, OCPS Schools
- March 12, 2024: Kimberly Fogle, Founder and President of Central Florida Home For Good
- April 9, 2024: Nicole Donelson, Vice President of Philanthropic Strategies & Partnerships, Central Florida Foundation
- May 14, 2024: Barbara Drahl, Senior Vice President of Marketing & Commercial Strategy, Brightline
- June 11, 2024: Michele Daugherty, President/CEO, Associated Builders and Contractors in Central Florida (ABC CFC)
- July 9, 2024: Kay Rawlins, Fouder, SVP of Community Relations & President, Orlando City/Orlando Pride, Orlando City Foundation
- August 13, 2024: Latria Graham, President and CEO, GLB Media Group
- September 10, 2024: Hope Newsome, Managing Partner at Meris Law PLLC & Chair of the African American Chamber of Commerce
- October 24, 2024: Women's Achievements Awards
- November 12, 2024: WEC Member Only Luncheon
2023 Guest Speakers
Women's Executive Council monthly Luncheon Meetings are for members and open to guests.
- January 2023: Dr. Iline Wilkins, UCP of Central Florida
- February 8, 2023: Donna Haynes
- March 14, 2023: Diane Diaz
- April 11, 2023: Cathy Rodgers, Pet Alliance of Greater Orlando
- May 9, 2023: Jen Seppi, Dr. Phillips Center
- June 13, 2023: Diana Adams, Canine Companions
- July 11, 2023: Shyanne Staub and Kaycee Flora Ronald McDonald House
- August 8, 2023: Mia Poinsette, The Poinsette Foundation
- September 12, 2023: Casandra Matej, President & CEO, Visit Orlando
- October 12, 2023: Women's Achievement Awards
- November 14, 2023: Business Meeting / Elections - Tiffany Moore Russel, Orange County Clerk of Courts
2022 Guest Speakers
- Ali Manion, 2022-2023 Walt Disney World Ambassador
- Jana & Jason Shelfer, Living Lucky
- Scott Randolph, Orange County Tax Collector
- Stephanie Bowman from One Heart for Women and Children, Carolyn Kreuzpaintner & Ellen O'Connor from Dave's House
- Scott Howat, OCPS
- Quibulah Graham, Orlando Health
- LaSonia Landry, American Heart Association
- Pauline Eaton, Orlando Main Streets
- October 13, 2022: Women's Achievement Awards
- November 15, 2022: WEC 2022 - 2023 Elections
- December 8, 2022: WEC Holiday Party
2021 Guest Speakers
- Secily Wilson, Author, Philanthropist, Broadcaster, Survivor, Motivational Speaker
- Tanya Counter, Area Vice President General Commercial Segment, Salesforce
- Amanda Duffy, Executive Vice President | Orlando Pride
- Karmyn Norwood, Deputy Vice President of Sensors & Global Sustainment, Vice President of Rotary Wing and Ground Programs | Lockheed Martin Corporation
- Diane Diaz, Speaking Coach & Personal Brand Strategist | Speaking Your Brand
- Jo Newell, President | Orlando Chamber
- Casandra Matej, President & CEO | Visit Orlando
- Servola Fraizer, CEO & Founder | Motivate Enterprise, LLC
- Elisha González, Educator & Public Affairs Executive | FAIRWINDS Credit Union & Vice President of Government Affairs & Community Relations, Executive Director of FAIRWINDS Foundation
2020 Guest Speakers
- Amanda Douglas, Chief Executive Officer | Celebration Title Group
- Stacy Nadeau, Speaker Consultant, Coach | Women Empowerment Ambassador
- Frances Rios, Chief Executive Officer | Women Who Lead, LLC
- Peggy Hoyt, Attorney, Author, Speaker | The Law Offices of Hoyt & Bryant, LLC
- Mayor Buddy Dyer | City of Orlando
- Mary Pigatti | Chief Executive Officer | eMindful
- WEC Panel Discussion
- Catherine A Ni, Director, Advanced Rotary Wing & Ground Systems | Lockheed Martin - Missiles & Fire Control
- Pamela Landwirth, Chief Financial Officer | Give Kids the World
- LaVon Bracy, EdD, Advocate for Social Justice & CoFounder | New Covenant Baptist Church of Orlando
- Romie Mushtaq, MD, ABIHM, Chief Wellness Officer | Evolution Hospitality