
The Banner’s InnovateHER will convene bold, forward thinking women for thoughtful conversations about leadership, cultural influence, and the realities of ambition today. Through candid interviews and onstage conversations, attendees will hear personal stories about the paths these women have taken, including the pivots, setbacks, risks, and decisions that shaped their careers. The focus is not just on success, but on how they got there.
Throughout the evening, guests will enjoy canapés, wine, and cocktails while building meaningful connections and exchanging ideas. InnovateHER will create space for honest dialogue and shared experience, where stories are told without filters, lessons are drawn from real challenges, and attendees leave feeling energized and inspired for what comes next.
COMPLIMENTARY VALET HOR D'OEUVRES WINE & COCKTAILS
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EVENT DETAILS
Date: May 07, 2026
Time: 4:30 p.m. - Doors open & networking
5:30 p.m. - Program begins
7 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. - Networking
Location: The Butterfly Room located at 1226 Wicomico St, Baltimore, MD 21230
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2026 SPEAKERS

Whitney Eichinger
Senior Vice President and Chief Communications Officer
Southwest Airlines

Diana Khan
Attorney & Founder
DK Law

Hilary Gay
Head of Strategic Partnerships
T. Rowe Price

Shannetta R. Griffin, P.E.
Executive Director and
Chief Executive Officer Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport


Anya Malkov
Head of Maryland Public Policy
Amazon
Gracelyn McDermott
Vice President
Marketing Sales and Business Development
Kaiser Permanente

Jennifer Jones
Chief Executive Officer
Howard County Economic Development Authority

Elizabeth M. Nichols, MD,
Vice Chair of Clinical Affairs, Associate Professor of Radiation Oncology, University of Maryland School of Medicine, Maryland Proton Treatment Center
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Sponsorship Opportunities & Event Questions Contact
Sara Kirby
events@thebaltimorebanner.com
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