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Chief Announces Speakers for Spring Lineup of 2025 ChiefX Summits

via Business Wire

Dynamic business and cultural leaders, including Ashley Graham, Pinky Cole, and Cynthia “Cynt” Marshall, will take the stage in Atlanta, Dallas, and Boston, with six additional ChiefX events coming this fall

Chief, the most powerful network of senior executive women, today announced the first lineup of speakers for its 2025 ChiefX summit series — featuring respected leaders, entrepreneurs, and advocates who are shaping their industries.

Headlining ChiefX Atlanta, Dallas, and Boston are:

  • Ashley Graham – supermodel, entrepreneur, and author. She has redefined global beauty standards and empowered women to embrace their authentic selves.​
  • Cynthia “Cynt” Marshall – President & CEO, Marshalling Resources Consulting, and former CEO of the Dallas Mavericks. She’s widely recognized for reshaping leadership in sports, transforming organizational culture, and setting new industry benchmarks.
  • Pinky Cole – CEO and Founder of Slutty Vegan. She’s a fearless brand-builder who’s using food as a platform for economic empowerment and cultural conversation.
  • Jessica Robertson – Co-Founder and Chief Content Officer of TOGETHXR. She’s driving forward new narratives in media that champion women's sports and amplify the voices of women athletes.
  • Dr. Marisa Franco – Psychologist, Professor at the University of Maryland, and New York Times Bestselling Author of Platonic: How the Science of Attachment Can Help You Make—and Keep—Friends. She’s advancing the science of human connection by transforming research on friendship and belonging into practical guidance for individuals and organizations.
  • Liz Tran – Founder of Reset, an executive coaching company, and author of The Karma of Success. She is renowned for helping CEOs and founders build high-performing teams and cultivate growth-mindset cultures.

“We’re thrilled to announce our speakers – the first of many – for ChiefX Atlanta, Dallas, and Boston,” said Chief CEO Alison Moore. “These keynotes are just one piece of the ChiefX experience. ChiefX is so much more than an event – it’s a catalyst for connection, growth, and bold leadership. When women come together in spaces designed for real conversations and shared learning, they unlock new perspectives, possibilities, and power. ChiefX events are a celebration of executive women supporting each other – and a reminder that we lead stronger, and farther, when we lead together.”

ChiefX is an annual series of in-person summits that feature a day of visionary speakers, dynamic panels and workshops, and meaningful opportunities for Chief Members to connect as a community. In 2025, ChiefX events will take place in nine cities across the country, including:

  • Atlanta | May 5
  • Dallas | May 15
  • Boston | June 5
  • Chicago | September 16
  • Miami | September 25
  • New York City | October 6
  • Washington, DC | October 21
  • Los Angeles | November 6
  • San Francisco/Bay Area | November 20

Speakers for the fall ChiefX events will be announced soon.

About Chief

Chief is the most powerful network of senior executive women. Our members are senior leaders from over 10,000 organizations. In our community, they find the connection, insights, and support they need to maximize their impact. Chief has been recognized as one of TIME’s 100 Most Influential Companies and one of Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies. Learn more at chief.com.

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