WPGB 2024
We're excited to announce the return of WICT Philly Gives Back on Thursday, September 26, 2024, at Cescaphe’s The Lucy in Philadelphia. Join us for an evening of celebration and philanthropy. Our event features a luxurious cocktail hour, delicious seated dinner, an impressive silent auction and dedicated time recognizing industry leaders.
Once again, we’re proud to support Unite for HER, with auction proceeds benefiting their work for breast and ovarian cancer patients. Don’t miss this chance to contribute to a meaningful cause and honor exceptional individuals in our community.
WPGB Awards
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We're excited to celebrate inspiring individuals from across the industry at our event. You'll have the opportunity to learn more about these award winners and discover why they are so deserving of these specific recognitions!
🏆 Excellence Award: Michele Corsini
📣 Advocate: Karolyn Maynard
🤝 Ally: Ajai George
🌟 Woman to Watch: Rachael Sparks
Meet Michele
Michele Corsini is the Executive Director of Product & Strategy within Comcast Cable's Technology, Product, and Customer Experience (TPX) organization, where she leads the Data Experience (Dx) Product & Strategy team under the Chief Data Officer. In this role, Michele focuses on establishing strong relationships with business segments and technology teams to understand business priorities and develop integrated roadmaps. She is committed to growing and mentoring the Dx Product Management team and is accountable for four key leadership proficiencies:
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Team Development
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Product Vision
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Execution
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Product Culture
Michele ensures the successful delivery of key strategic initiatives and programs across the organization, which include product verticals such as:
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Privacy/Data Governance Products and Services
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Data Foundry Platform Self-Service Products and Services
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Data Products
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Customer Experience
With over 20 years of experience in telecommunications, Michele has a proven track record of streamlining business processes and delivering enterprise-scale programs that align business objectives with technology solutions. She has been instrumental in leading, designing, and implementing solutions that have enhanced customer experience, increased revenue, and reduced expenses.
Outside of her professional work, Michele has been an active board member of The WICT Network - Greater Philadelphia Chapter since 2018 and currently serves as Vice President. She is the incoming President for 2025 and 2026.
In her leisure time, Michele enjoys home redesign projects and cherishes moments spent with her husband, four children, and their dog. They share a love for travel.
About Unite For HER
Unite for HER was founded in 2009 to help empower and
restore breast cancer patients in the Philadelphia region by
educating about integrative care and providing free access
to integrative therapies, services, and support.
Today, Unite for HER supports breast cancer and ovarian
cancer patients nationwide, providing education, integrative
therapies, services, and support at no personal cost.
The Lucy
231 S Broad St, Philadelphia, PA 19107
Event Dress Code: Business Professional
For this event, we kindly request attendees to dress in business professional attire. This means wearing a suit or a tailored dress, a collared shirt or blouse, and closed-toe dress shoes. It's a step below business formal, aiming for a polished, professional look that is still comfortable for a networking setting. Choose an outfit that reflects your professional style and confidence.
Directions By Public Transportation:
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Broad Street Line (Subway): Take the Broad Street Line to the Walnut-Locust Station. Exit the station and walk south on Broad Street for about 2 minutes (0.1 miles). The Lucy will be on your right.
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32 Bus: The closest stop is Broad St & Locust St. After exiting the bus, walk south on Broad Street for about 2 minutes. The Lucy will be on your right.
Directions By Car:
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Local Parking Garages:
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JUNIPER & LOCUST PARKING GARAGE: This garage is connected to our venue on Locust Street. When you turn onto Locust from Broad Street, a green sign will guide you to the garage. It accepts card payments and remains open throughout the night. Typically, parking here costs around $35-$38.
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EZ PARKING LOT: Continuing down Locust, you'll find an open parking lot. While it is a more budget-friendly choice; however, it tends to fill up quickly. I have found that this typically costs around $28-$30.
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LATIMER GARAGE: Although not as close to the venue, Latimer Garage is open 24/7 and offers some cost savings. I find that it typically costs around $22-$25. Keep in mind that it only accepts cash.
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From these garages, it is just a short walk to The Lucy on South Broad Street.
Program Schedule
Cocktail Hour
5:30 PM
Join us on the elegant second-floor balcony of The Lucy for a luxurious cocktail hour, where you can sip, savor, and network in style!
Dinner
6:30 PM
Settle in at your table and prepare for a delicious seated dinner with a variety of mouthwatering options. Enjoy great conversations with new and old friends.
Opening Remarks
7:30 PM
Official welcome to WPGB! Join us as Yvette Thornton, President of WICT Greater Philadelphia, kicks off the evening with energizing opening remarks.
About Unite For HER
7:40 PM
Sue Weldon, Founder & CEO of Unite for HER will share her personal story with breast cancer and the inspiration behind founding Unite for HER, as well as highlight the extensive support and services Unite for HER offers.
Awards Ceremony
8:00 PM
Listen to the remarkable stories of our well-deserving award winners who have made a profound impact on those around them.
Raffle Closes
9:00 PM
Place your final bids before the auction closes! Don’t miss your chance to win incredible items from our impressive selection that 100% benefits Unite for HER!
Auction Winners
9:15 PM
Stay tuned to find out if you’ve won that coveted item! If you’re not here in person, don’t worry—we’ll reach out to you after the event with the exciting news!
Closing
9:30 PM
We hope you had a fantastic evening and it was a night to remember! We can’t wait to see you at our next event!
Questions?
Heather_kuhlmeier@comcast.com or
Paige_giunta@comcast.com