Women’s Conference

Emcee:

• Alexis Cruz – Fox19 Now, Morning News Anchor: Alexis is from Miami, Florida and is a graduate of the University of Florida. Her dream was always to be a morning news anchor, and she is thrilled to fulfill that dream in the Tri-State. Before coming to Cincinnati, Alexis was an anchor and reporter in West Palm Beach, Florida. She covered her fair share of severe weather, politics, sports, and featured some of the kindest people in South Florida. Before that she spent time as a morning anchor in New Bern, North Carolina, and a weekend anchor in Gainesville, Florida. Alexis has already found a wonderful family in Cincinnati and greatly appreciates the warm welcome the Queen City has given her. As she says, “I can’t wait to bring awareness to the good in the Tri-State and bring a little Florida sunshine to your day.”

Morning Speakers:

• Katie Trauth Taylor, Ph.D. ‘08 – CEO & Co-Founder, Narratize: Katie Trauth Taylor, Ph.D. is CEO & co-founder at Narratize AI, the generative AI storytelling platform for innovative enterprises. Katie is a growth-focused entrepreneur executive with 10+ years experience inspiring teams to design and deliver magnetic products, memorable experiences, and groundbreaking impacts. She led strategic innovation narratives and served as a senior content strategist with fast-growth tech startups and Fortune 500 companies. She believes that everyone can be an innovator when empowered to share their bold ideas. She holds a doctorate in rhetoric and technical communication from Purdue University.
• Catherine O’Shea ‘10 – COO & Co-Founder, Narratize: Catherine O’Shea is COO & co-founder at Narratize. She focuses on aligning people, processes, and technology for a growth-driven organization. Before Narratize, she scaled Untold Content, tripling revenue in four years through system implementation. Committed to a people-centered culture, Catherine previously managed operations at nonprofits in Cincinnati and Houston, and taught writing at the University of Cincinnati. She holds an Master of Arts in literature from the University of Cincinnati. Catherine resides in Cincinnati with her husband and two children. She loves volunteering in the community, tracking every new coffee shop opening, and seeking opportunities to travel.

 Breakout Sessions Featuring:

• Brenda Beers-Reineke ‘90/’02 – Retired Executive VP & Criminal Law Advocate: Brenda began her career as a secretary two days after high school graduation. After being turned down for a position in the customer service department, she walked across the street and accepted employment at another company. It was at this company where she received encouragement and support to pursue a college education. After 19 1/2 years of night school, three degrees and 14 promotions Brenda was appointed the first (and only) female president on her 30th anniversary of employment. With nine manufacturing plants globally, this position afforded Brenda the opportunity to discover the beauty of foreign cultures, their unique beliefs, and the challenges of international business. Brenda’s next promotion was to the parent company in Houston, Texas. She continued to broaden her international travels, conducting business on six continents, before retiring five years later as an executive vice president. Returning to Kentucky and following her true passion for criminal law, Brenda embarked on a second career. She first served as a volunteer, then employee, of the Kenton County Commonwealth Attorney’s Office. Next came a gubernatorial appointment as a member of the nine-person Kentucky Parole Board. After her four-year term ended, she remained in criminal law as the criminal practice manager at a law firm before retiring for the second time. Brenda lives in Crestview Hills, Kentucky with her husband, Bob. Her love of education and international travel remains as strong as ever.
• Kerry Tuttle – Corporate/Community Program Director, 1N5: Kerry Tuttle serves as the community and corporate program director for 1N5, a Cincinnati-based non-profit that focuses on mental health education, stigma reduction, and suicide prevention. She has nearly 20 years of experience leading and developing nonprofits — from small, community based agencies to national, multi-site organizations. Kerry is passionate about helping others develop personally and professionally, spending several years as the executive director of an Indianapolis area leadership development organization operating a professional development program for established and emerging leaders and a youth leadership program for high school sophomores. She holds a bachelor’s degree in history and political science from Indiana University and a Master of Public Affairs degree with a concentration in nonprofit and public organization management from the Indiana University O’Neill School of Public and Environmental Affairs. She is a Real Colors Certified facilitator and a certified QPR Suicide Prevention Gatekeeper instructor. Kerry and the corporate and community team at 1N5 work to support employee mental health with individual and systems level approaches to help both individuals and organizations thrive.
• Stephanie Wright ‘03 – Owner & Managing Director, BrandFuel Company: Stephanie is an entrepreneurial leader with 20+ years of experience building brands for growth-minded companies. She has had the privilege of creatively solving business challenges for clients across a range of B2C and B2B product and service categories including spirits, food & beverage, beauty, technology & more. As a partner of BrandFuel Co., she moves fluidly through her roles in Strategic Brand Creation, Client Partnership & Business Development. Her contagious energy, collaboration to solve diverse creative challenges, and inquisitive passion help fuel her company’s purpose to Strategically Advise the World’s Most Beloved Brands. 
• Samantha Mosby ‘23 – Associate VP-DEI & Belonging, YMCA of Greater Cincinnati: Samantha has worked for the YMCA of Greater Cincinnati since 2008, holding various positions and responsibilities. Samantha started as the site and camp director from 2008 – 2010, followed by the role of family life director from 2010-13. From 2013-17, Samantha served as the senior program director, overseeing eight school-based programs and recruiting volunteers. Samantha then became the associate executive director at the M.E. Lyons YMCA in 2016, managing various programming activities such as child care, aquatics, and sports until 2020. Currently, Samantha serves as the community executive director at the YMCA of Greater Cincinnati, bringing innovation to the Fort Thomas, Kentucky community. Alongside work at the YMCA, Samantha is also the chapter advisor for the Eta-Eta chapter of Kappa Delta Sorority at Northern Kentucky University, advising the vice president-inclusion and serving on the diversity, equity, and inclusion team for Kappa Delta on a national level. Samantha attended Northern Kentucky University from 2004-08, pursuing a degree in history with a focus on history education. Samantha is pursuing a Master of Arts in organizational leadership at Thomas More after earning an undergraduate degree in 2023. 

Afternoon Panel Discussion:

• Moderator: Kim Kehoe Goodwin ‘92 – Senior Director Global Business Development, P&G: Kim Kehoe Goodwin is a senior director in Procter & Gamble’s (P&G) Global Business Development Organization. She has been with P&G for over 30 years and is an experienced supply chain executive. Throughout her career, she has managed numerous aspects of the supply chain from external supplier engagements to internal planning and operations to customer logistics with global retailers and distributors. She has worked in numerous business units at P&G and has lived in several places including Guangzhou, China. She received her bachelor’s degree in business administration from Thomas More University in 1992 and her Master of Business Administration from the University of Cincinnati in 1994. Kim is married with three daughters and currently resides in Northern Kentucky. She is involved in Thomas More University’s All Saints Club and the Business Advisory Council, and loves to travel and wine taste whenever she gets the opportunity. 
• Panelist: Becky Shelton ‘18 – Shareholder and Divisional President of Skyline Chili, One Holland Corporation: Becky Shelton, a 1998 graduate of Bishop Brossart High School, has built a career rooted in hard work, resilience, and a passion for leadership. She began working in the restaurant industry as a teenager and spent 16 years at Wendy’s, eventually becoming the training store manager for a nine-store franchise. In 2012, she took a leap of faith and joined One Holland, where she learned the Skyline Chili business. Today, she serves as president and shareholder of One Holland’s 20 – soon to be 21 – Skyline locations, leading with a people-first approach and a commitment to operational excellence. In 2014, Becky returned to college, overcoming her fears to earn a Bachelor of Business Administration from Thomas More University in 2018, a milestone she considers one of her proudest accomplishments. Beyond her career, Becky is a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother. She and her husband, married since 2001, have two daughters, Alexis and Abby, a son-in-law, Mikey, and two beloved grandchildren, Ollie and Paislee. Recently, she achieved a lifelong dream by purchasing her grandmother’s home, a house built by her grandfather and filled with treasured family memories. From her early days in fast food, to leading a thriving restaurant operation, Becky’s story is one of perseverance, courage, and embracing new opportunities. Whether growing a business, mentoring a team, or making memories with family, she believes success isn’t just about what you accomplish—it’s about the people you impact along the way.