Women Lead Spring Conference 2025

Pavi Theva

Pavi Theva is a Transformational Leadership and Career Coach, TEDx Speaker, and Workplace Wellbeing Consultant who empowers professionals to unlock their potential and build deeply fulfilling careers. By seamlessly blending leadership development with mindfulness practices, she provides the tools to inspire transformation and create meaningful, purpose-driven change. With a Master’s degree from Indiana University and an impressive track record spanning Silicon Valley startups, Big 4 consulting firms, and high-tech giants like Amazon, Pavi’s approach is both strategic and practical. Her extensive training in Mindset Coaching, Positive Psychology and Neuro-Linguistic Programming equip her to deliver powerful, results-driven coaching experiences. Grounded in her own journey of personal transformation, Pavi champions self-leadership as the cornerstone of growth. She equips professionals with the clarity, confidence, and communication they need to embrace their brilliance and create careers aligned with their purpose and ambitions.

Session Overview

This session will dive into the essence of mindful and transformative leadership, focusing on 6 key dimensions - clarity, calm, courage, connection, consciousness, and contribution. This keynote guides women leaders in embracing their unique feminine strengths, cultivating mindfulness, and developing unshakable confidence. By addressing the challenges of imposter syndrome, workplace biases, and career misalignment, it offers actionable strategies for building resilience, authentic connections, and purpose-driven impact. This presentation is designed to inspire women leaders to take control of their careers and lives, rise to their highest potential, and create a legacy of positive change and success.

Session Objectives

• Gain insights into the core of mindful leadership and it's transformative power
• Learn practical strategies for developing self-awareness and emotional intelligence
• See techniques for fostering a positive mindset
• See methods for creating authentic and supportive professional networks

Mandi Price

Amanda Kay Price (Mandi) is a Television Producer best known for her work on Amazon Prime's 9x Emmy Nominated Limited Series "Daisy Jones & The Six" & Hulu's 5x Emmy Nominated Limited Series "Little Fires Everywhere" (starring Reese Witherspoon & Kerry Washington). Her upcoming projects include "SURFACE" Starring Gugu Mbatha-Raw & Phil Dunster for Hello Sunshine airing on Apple TV+ on February 21st and Apple TV+'s highly anticipated comedy "The Studio" Starring Seth Rogan, Catherine O'Hara, Katherine Hahn & Ike Barinholtz which airs on March 29th.

She is currently in production on "LUCKY" for Hello Sunshine/APPLE TV+ & later this year, the Legally Blonde Prequel "ELLE" for Hello Sunshine/ Amazon Prime.

Amanda was proudly born & raised in Spokane, She graduated from Gonzaga University in 2014.

Lamiaa Laurene Daif

Lamiaa is a Worldwide Growth Strategy Leader at Apple, an Executive and Business coach, and a keynote speaker. She created the Inside-Out Model® to help organizations and individuals achieve transformations starting from within. She serves as Treasurer and Board Member for Resonate Workshops, empowering women and girls in Africa. With over a decade as a Director at Europe’s largest Private Equity Fund, Lamiaa now supports mission-driven founders as an angel investor and advisor. A Stanford GSB alumna and Robert Joss Scholar, she is also a TEDx speaker and frequent guest at global conferences on leadership, women empowerment and innovation. In 2024, Lamiaa was named to the Arab America Foundation’s 40 Under 40 list.

Session Description

High achievers like you are used to powering through—stress, fatigue, uncertainty. But that strategy is running out, and it’s costing you. In this session, you’ll learn how to connect with a new kind of intelligence: the kind that’s already within you, guiding you to a place of alignment and real clarity. Imagine making confident choices that support not just your goals, but your entire well-being. Lead without sacrificing yourself. It’s time to listen to what your body’s been trying to tell you, and start winning on your own terms.

Session Objectives

• Gain Clarity by Tuning into Your Body’s Signals: Learn to recognize the subtle cues your body gives—whether it's tension, fatigue, or restlessness—and understand them as valuable insights that guide you toward alignment in life and work.
• Access Science-Backed Tools for Lasting Change: Understand the neuroscience and psychology behind stress and resilience, and walk away with a practical framework to identify triggers, recognize patterns, and uncover the root causes of recurring challenges.
• Make Confident Decisions Aligned with Your Well-Being: Develop the skill to make choices that are truly aligned with your values and needs, allowing you to lead without sacrificing your health or authenticity—achieving success that genuinely feels right.

Erin Lipsker

Erin, a descendant of African slaves and Wyoming homesteaders, grew up in Spokane and earned a bachelor's degree in history and political science from Gonzaga University, followed by a master’s in teaching, also from Gonzaga University. As a biracial woman navigating predominantly white spaces, Erin has worked to cultivate a strong sense of self, drawing from her unique lived experiences and deeply rooted connections to both her ancestors and the land. She believes that every person deserves to be seen, valued, and supported, and that communities can strengthen their bonds and navigate cultural awareness through authentic relationships and open dialogue. Erin is a respected and valued member of her community, known for her leadership in professional and organizational strategizing through a relational lens. She is committed to advancing restorative practices and fostering a more inclusive and equitable future for all through meaningful conversation and connection. Erin currently serves as the Restorative Practice & Beloved Community Manager in the Spokane Schools Department of Family and Community Engagement and is also an independent consultant through her own firm, Restorative Roots Consulting.

Workshop Description

This workshop challenges participants to move beyond the comfort of "safe spaces" and engage in the courageous and sometimes uncomfortable conversations necessary to better understand systemic racism and its enduring impact on society. Focusing on the experiences of women, this session will explore how we can confront difficult topics around race and cultural awareness, foster deeper empathy, and develop more inclusive communities. By creating brave spaces where open dialogue is encouraged, participants will learn how to push beyond their personal boundaries and engage in meaningful discussions that promote awareness, healing, and growth.

Workshop Learning Objectives

• Understand the importance and need for both safe & brave spaces
• Enhance cultural awareness and empathy
• Empower women to lead transformative conversations within their communities

Tamika LaMere

Tamika is a proud citizen of the Little Shell Tribe of Chippewa Indians of Montana and was raised in Great Falls, Montana. With a strong background in Social Work and Educational Leadership, she earned her MSW from Eastern Washington University. Since 2016, Tamika has dedicated her career to Spokane Public Schools, where she has held roles as an Intervention Specialist, Coordinator, and currently serves as the Director of Native Education. Her work is rooted in strategic planning and implementation, with a focus on creating and facilitating professional development that drives meaningful systems change. A committed advocate for servant leadership, Tamika remains deeply focused on centering community and believes in the transformative power of collaboration. Her commitment to service extends beyond her professional roles, as she actively contributes to multiple Boards of Directors and committees, furthering her mission to foster positive change and inclusivity.

Workshop Description

In this workshop, we will explore the importance of self-care through a critical lens that challenges the dominant, capitalistic narratives around personal well-being. Rather than focusing on self-care as a product to be consumed or an individual responsibility, we will delve into how societal expectations, particularly those placed on women, contribute to burnout, stress, and health disparities. Drawing from research and lived experiences, we will examine how gendered roles, cultural pressures, and systemic inequalities shape our relationship to rest, recovery, and self-nurturing. Participants will leave with a deeper understanding of how to reclaim self-care practices that honor their humanity, promote collective well-being, and resist the harmful impacts of societal expectations.

Workshop learning objectives

1. Analyze the impact of societal expectations
2. Challenge capitalistic approaches to wellness
3. Develop equitable self-care strategies

Kristin Plouffe, M.A.

Kristin Plouffe is a leadership educator, consultant, and coach committed to helping individuals unlock their full potential and lead with purpose. Grounded in the belief that leadership is accessible to everyone, she partners with leaders to uncover their unique strengths, foster self-awareness, and build meaningful relationships.

With an engaging and dynamic approach, Kristin designs and facilitates transformative leadership development experiences that emphasize trust, emotional intelligence, and authentic leadership. Her approach inspires leaders to embrace vulnerability, develop deeper self-understanding, and lead with authenticity and confidence.

Kristin is an adjunct faculty member in Gonzaga’s School of Leadership Studies and co-facilitates the Authentic Leadership Program. She is a Certified Learning in Action WE-I Profile Practitioner, specializing in emotional intelligence assessments that deepen leaders’ awareness and effectiveness. With passions spanning emotional intelligence, authentic leadership, team dynamics, and mindfulness, Kristin equips leaders to navigate challenges and make a lasting difference in their organizations and beyond.

Workshop Description

Discover how emotional intelligence (EQ) can transform your leadership. This interactive workshop explores key EQ components, helping you enhance self-awareness, regulate emotions, and cultivate genuine, empathetic relationships. Learn practical strategies to tap into the gifts of emotions, foster meaningful connections, and lead with confidence.

Workshop Objectives

• Develop Self-Awareness and Emotional Regulation: Learn actionable methods to enhance self-awareness and effectively navigate your emotions to lead with clarity and composure.
• Enhance Empathy and Social Awareness: Explore strategies to boost empathy, practice active listening, and understand others' perspectives to build stronger relationships.
• Apply Emotional Intelligence in Your Leadership: Practice EQ principles to real-life situations, enhancing your ability to connect, inspire, and motivate.

Sara Dean

Sara Dean is a Keynote Speaker, Certified Facilitator, and Executive Coach. A coach for over 20 years, Sara helps leaders and teams advance their leadership resiliency, thought leadership, and communication confidence. She has spoken for and coached leaders at Google, Amazon, Microsoft, the City of Seattle, and numerous other organizations. Sara provides her audiences with practical tools to be more intentional, impactful, and inclusive leaders. When Sara is not working inside organizations, she is hosting her podcast, Shameless Leadership. Sara holds certification in DEI in Talent Development and is currently attaining her Masters in Organizational Leadership.