Women's Leadership Summit 2026 IN PERSON

Carmen Landrau

Dr. Carmen W. Landrau, M.D., is a board-certified cardiologist, a highly regarded female empowerment keynote speaker, and Public Speaking Business Coach based in Houston, Texas.

As a women’s empowerment keynote speaker, Dr. Landrau has helped countless female professionals attract the recognition they deserve while achieving their optimum work-life balance. As an executive business coach, she provides strategies to female entrepreneurs to help propel their businesses forward and improve their professional industry visibility.

Dr. Landrau is a frequent guest on podcasts, such as Women Taking the Lead with Jodi Flynn (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/women-taking-the-lead-with-jodi-flynn/id976712321?i=1000498777511).

Jamie Moraga

Jamie Moraga is the CEO of Franklin Revere and the author of REVERED: The Power of Female Leadership. With two decades of leadership in the military and defense sector and experience founding, growing, and selling a woman-owned small business, Jamie helps women-owned, women-led, and female-founded businesses navigate growth with clarity and confidence, while also consulting with small businesses and investors across the San Diego military and defense ecosystem.

REVERED showcases the real-world journeys of female CEOs who have navigated the peaks and valleys of leadership. Through candid interviews and Jamie’s own story, they share relatable insights and practical guidance to empower current female leaders and inspire the next generation of female leaders and entrepreneurs.

As a speaker and champion of female leadership, Jamie shares lessons from REVERED and her own CEO journey to help women who lead feel seen, supported, and better equipped to grow.

Notable highlights include: • 2014 President of the San Diego Military Advisory Council • Weekly contributor to the San Diego Union-Tribune’s EconoMeter column • Recognized by the San Diego Business Journal’s “San Diego 500” Top Leaders list, San Diego Metro Magazine’s “40 Under 40,” and the Daily Transcript as one of the Top Influentials in the San Diego defense industry • Bachelor’s degree and MBA from the University of San Diego • Mom and wife

Kimberly Scott, President & CEO, Washington Society of CPAs

Kimberly Scott, CAE, brings over two decades of dedicated leadership to her role of President & CEO of the WSCPA, a position she has held since 2017. Her commitment to advancing the CPA profession is evident in her extensive advocacy work at both state and national levels.

Since joining the WSCPA in 2000, she has served in various senior leadership roles throughout the organization. From 2009 to 2022, she also served as Executive Director of the Washington CPA Foundation. In the role of WSCPA’s Vice President of Government and Member Relations, Kimberly spearheaded the organization’s advocacy efforts, successfully driving the drafting and passage of multiple bills through the Washington State legislature, including a bill that secured $3.3 million for the Washington CPA Foundation. The Foundation now provides over $500,000 in accounting scholarships annually.

Beyond her role at WSCPA, Kimberly is involved in shaping the future of the accounting profession. She recently served on the AICPA National Pipeline Advisory Group and the AICPA Women’s Initiatives Executive Committee.

A Certified Association Executive (CAE) credential holder, Kimberly is passionate about continuous learning. She has graduated from programs with Heroic Speaking, Leadership Eastside, and earned her certificate for DEI in the Workplace from the University of South Florida.

She has volunteered her time and expertise on various boards, including recently serving on the Washington Society for Association Excellence (WSAE) DEI Task Force, the Homeward Pet Board of Directors, and the Human Services Commission for her city.

Lexy Kessler, Aprio LLP

Lexy Kessler, CPA, CGMA, is Chair of AICPA and the Association of International Certified Professional Accountants, and a Partner in Aprio’s Assurance Services Practice. Lexy is a trusted advisor to business leaders and changemakers in the Mid-Atlantic region. She previously served on the Aprio Board of Directors and led the firm’s Government Contracting segment. Throughout her career, Lexy has helped clients balance the challenges and opportunities inherent to operating successfully and mentored young professionals to create a positive impact in the profession. She is constantly seeking new ways to reinvent and improve upon the way her team serves clients.

Lexy has earned several accolades over the years, including AICPA’s “Most Powerful Women in Accounting” for three consecutive years, “Maryland’s Top 100 Women” which led to her induction as a “Circle of Excellence” member, MACPA’s “Women to Watch,” and the Washington Business Journal’s “Women Who Mean Business.” Most recently, she has been named in Accounting Today’s list of “Top 100 Most Influential People in Accounting” and Forbes’ 2025 list of “America’s Best-in-State CPA’s.”

Raquel Nelson, Managing Principal, Baker Tilly LLP

Kelly Nelson, CPA, has over 20 years of experience as a trusted advisor to high-net-worth individuals. Kelly’s mission is to help families turn complex financial and estate plans into clear, purpose-driven strategies. Think of her as part strategist, part translator, and part family whisperer - especially when it comes to facilitating multigenerational conversations and educating rising generations. Kelly’s superpower? Leading with intention. She brings a family office mindset to every relationship, blending sharp tax and estate planning skills with empathy, clarity, and a good dose of positivity. She believes in unlocking the strengths of every team member, creating environments where people feel seen, supported, and empowered to bring their best selves to the table. Because when people thrive, plans succeed—and that’s when the real magic happens.

Shelley Brown

Shelley Brown is an award-winning keynote speaker, former Les Clefs d’Or concierge, artist, author, and mindfulness educator who believes connection and belonging aren’t buzzwords, they’re how work actually works better.

With a career spanning hospitality and technology, Shelley reminds leaders that their greatest strength lies in how they show up, because people don’t experience titles, they experience you. With bold energy and heart, Shelley brings humanity back to the stage, helping leaders create cultures where people feel seen, trusted, and safe, and where results naturally follow.