Tuesday, September 30th
9:30 am - 3:30 pm
Forbes Theater at 500 Pearl
(Aloft Buffalo Downtown)
512 Pearl St, Buffalo, NY 14202
Kelly Gonyo Big I NY Chair of the Board, Blue Line Insurance Agency Owner
Ashley Engl Big I NY NextGen Chair, Walsh Duffield Director of Technology Learning & Innovation
Tinsley English is a best-selling author, executive coach, keynote speaker, and operations leader helping women activate their brilliance through Grit, Growth & Gumption. As founder of The Three G Consulting Group LLC and creator of the 24-Carat Leader Program, she equips professionals to boost visibility, accelerate advancement, and lead with unshakable confidence. In 2025, she launched the Grit, Growth & Gumption podcast, already reaching 1,000+ listeners. Her keynotes and panels deliver fun, interactive experiences that spark action and expand impact. Now booking for coaching and speaking engagements.
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Jenn Urso
Executive Leadership Coach
Founder of the The Nourished Leader Way
Jenn Urso is a leadership coach and former VP who has guided 100+ professionals from top companies like Airbnb, LinkedIn, and Gilead toward more energized, fulfilling careers. As the creator of The Nourished Leader Way, she helps mid-career professionals take ownership of their leadership identity, define success on their own terms, and prioritize well-being along the way. Jenn’s coaching blends strategy, self-leadership, and care—empowering clients to build careers that truly nourish them.
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Marya Propis
Executive Vice President of Retail Distribution at RT Specialty
Marya Propis is a dynamic sales and distribution executive with a proven track record of success across Fortune 500 financial services firms and, currently, at the largest U.S. P&C wholesale broker. Known for her energetic leadership and talent for building strong teams, Marya is a strategic thinker with deep expertise in broker engagement, sales strategy, and organizational growth. She excels at driving results through relationship management, data-driven insights, and client-focused solutions. Her career has centered on innovating go-to-market strategies, developing sales training, and guiding account expansion initiatives— all while championing talent development and leading transformative change.
Allison Just Meeting & Event Manager
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Our first-ever Women in Insurance Summit will be a powerful gathering to uplift and empower women across the industry, and you need to be there!This summit is more than just a conference— it’s a movement. Gain the confidence to own your voice through engaging discussions, personal stories, and actionable insights while connecting with a community of ambitious, supportive women.
You’ll leave stronger and ready to harness your strengths in your agency, business, and life.
No matter your role, this event is for YOU! Don’t miss it.
9:30 AM | Registration & WelcomeIncluding complimentary coffee, continental breakfast, and a mimosa/juice bar.
10:00 AM | Kickoff & Speed Networking
10:45 AM | Keynote
Grit, Growth, & Gumption: Unlocking the G-Force Code
Tinsley English Imagine facing each day with unshakable confidence. What does that version of you look like? In this dynamic session, you will:
- Learn how to respond in the face of setbacks to make smarter, faster decisions leading to more success.
- Effectively communicate with your team to feel more connected and move cohesively towards your vision.
- Increase your visibility to position yourself for promotions and taking on more strategic roles.
- Turn your work into a larger-scale impact that you can be proud of.
Key insights you'll gain: - Three common leadership myths that held Tinsley back and how debunking them changed her leadership approach.
- Tinsley's EXACT system to position yourself as an impactful leader using the G-Force Code.
- Grit, Growth, and Gumption combine to equip you with the tools to tackle tough challenges.
- The power of incorporating your core values into your NorthStar Goal for a career journey that aligns with who you are as a woman.
Transform how you show up and achieve the success you've always envisioned.
12:00 PM | LunchEnjoy incredible networking with peers who relate. Three entree choices!
12:30 PM | No Bad Questions: Q&A with a Panel of Peers
Marya Propis, Ashley Engl, Kelly Gonyo, and More!
Submit your questions anonymously and our panel of incredible insurance women, at different stages of their career and life, will share their thoughts on the stage as we draw them from a fish bowl. This format inspires honest insights that you would love to hear from someone who has lived and breathed similar challenges. 1:30 PM | Table Chat
1:45 PM | Break & Sweet Treat
2:00 PM | Level Up a Skill
Nail Your Personal Pitch!
Jenn Urso In this interactive workshop, you'll learn to build and deploy a short personal pitch that is authentic, powerful, and influential. It will be both energizing and practical. Every one of us can benefit from leveling up this skill! 3:00 PM | Moment at the Summit
Members
$149 (through August 29th)
$169 (August 30th and beyond) Get tickets
Non-Members $179 (through August 29th) $199 (August 30th and beyond) Get tickets
We appreciate the many businesses who help lift up the fabulous women in our industry. Here are the companies who are making today possible.
Does your company want to support this important cause? Contact Allison Just at ajust@biginy.org.
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