September 2025 Luncheon
The lunch will be catered by PlateAbove, and it includes:
Chicken Piccata
Tri-Colored Potatoes
Garden Salad with Citrus Vinagrette and Ranch Dressing
Roasted Seasonal Vegetables
Sweetened Iced Tea, Unsweetened Iced Tea, and Lemonade
Assorted Shooters:
Key Lime
Chocolate Mousse
Strawberry Trifle
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Sarah Gal Ms. Sarah Gal joined WorldOrlando as Executive Director in June 2015. She brings 25+ years of experience in program and grants management, fundraising, and organizational leadership. Her previous positions include management roles at a startup electric vehicle charging services provider, a non-profit workforce development center founded by civil rights leader Leon Sullivan, Audubon of Florida, a community development grant-writing and administration firm, and UCF. |
Council Luncheons
Women's Executive Council monthly Luncheon Meetings are for members and open to guests.
- The payment method is required in advance with a valid credit card to secure your reservation and meal selection.
- Lunch Meeting cost is $45.00 for all Members and Guests due before the deadline of NOON on Friday prior to the Tuesday Luncheon.
- We kindly request that you RSVP as early as possible. Since food and produce must be pre-ordered through Plate Above Catering, we need to submit our estimated guest count a week in advance. To ensure the best experience for everyone, please register for our luncheons promptly.
- All luncheon reservations are final. No-shows will be invoiced.
- * Seating is LIMITED to reservations. Late reservations and those who arrive without a reservation, will be placed on a standby list to see if we are able to offer you a seat.
2025 Guest Speakers
Women's Executive Council monthly Luncheon Meetings are for members and open to guests.
- January 14, 2025: Dr. Monica M. Gordon, Orange County Public Schools
- February 11, 2025: Beth Robertson, Community Outreach Manager for Cookies for Kids’ Cancer
- March 11, 2025: Arlene Blake, Founder, Women on the Rise International, Inc.
- May 13, 2025: Panel Services with Helen Martinez, Attorney, DownsAaron; Cabbi Brooks, LCSW, Empowered to Prosper Therapy and Consulting Services; and Cindy Price, Certified Financial Planner, Equitable Advisors, LLC
- July 15, 2025: Jessica Behmer, SVP & CFO, AdventHealth
- August 12, 2025: Gina Owen, Director of Individual Giving, Orlando Science Center
2024 Guest Speakers
Women's Executive Council monthly Luncheon Meetings are for members and open to guests.
- January 9, 2024: Deborah C. German, MD, UCF College of Medicine
- February 13, 2024: Maria Vazquez, EdD, Superintendent, OCPS Schools
- March 12, 2024: Kimberly Fogle, Founder and President of Central Florida Home For Good
- April 9, 2024: Nicole Donelson, Vice President of Philanthropic Strategies & Partnerships, Central Florida Foundation
- May 14, 2024: Barbara Drahl, Senior Vice President of Marketing & Commercial Strategy, Brightline
- June 11, 2024: Michele Daugherty, President/CEO, Associated Builders and Contractors in Central Florida (ABC CFC)
- July 9, 2024: Kay Rawlins, Fouder, SVP of Community Relations & President, Orlando City/Orlando Pride, Orlando City Foundation
- August 13, 2024: Latria Graham, President and CEO, GLB Media Group
- September 10, 2024: Hope Newsome, Managing Partner at Meris Law PLLC & Chair of the African American Chamber of Commerce
- October 24, 2024: Women's Achievements Awards
- November 12, 2024: WEC Member Only Luncheon
2023 Guest Speakers
Women's Executive Council monthly Luncheon Meetings are for members and open to guests.
- January 2023: Dr. Iline Wilkins, UCP of Central Florida
- February 8, 2023: Donna Haynes
- March 14, 2023: Diane Diaz
- April 11, 2023: Cathy Rodgers, Pet Alliance of Greater Orlando
- May 9, 2023: Jen Seppi, Dr. Phillips Center
- June 13, 2023: Diana Adams, Canine Companions
- July 11, 2023: Shyanne Staub and Kaycee Flora Ronald McDonald House
- August 8, 2023: Mia Poinsette, The Poinsette Foundation
- September 12, 2023: Casandra Matej, President & CEO, Visit Orlando
- October 12, 2023: Women's Achievement Awards
- November 14, 2023: Business Meeting / Elections - Tiffany Moore Russel, Orange County Clerk of Courts
2022 Guest Speakers
- Ali Manion, 2022-2023 Walt Disney World Ambassador
- Jana & Jason Shelfer, Living Lucky
- Scott Randolph, Orange County Tax Collector
- Stephanie Bowman from One Heart for Women and Children, Carolyn Kreuzpaintner & Ellen O'Connor from Dave's House
- Scott Howat, OCPS
- Quibulah Graham, Orlando Health
- LaSonia Landry, American Heart Association
- Pauline Eaton, Orlando Main Streets
- October 13, 2022: Women's Achievement Awards
- November 15, 2022: WEC 2022 - 2023 Elections
- December 8, 2022: WEC Holiday Party
2021 Guest Speakers
- Secily Wilson, Author, Philanthropist, Broadcaster, Survivor, Motivational Speaker
- Tanya Counter, Area Vice President General Commercial Segment, Salesforce
- Amanda Duffy, Executive Vice President | Orlando Pride
- Karmyn Norwood, Deputy Vice President of Sensors & Global Sustainment, Vice President of Rotary Wing and Ground Programs | Lockheed Martin Corporation
- Diane Diaz, Speaking Coach & Personal Brand Strategist | Speaking Your Brand
- Jo Newell, President | Orlando Chamber
- Casandra Matej, President & CEO | Visit Orlando
- Servola Fraizer, CEO & Founder | Motivate Enterprise, LLC
- Elisha González, Educator & Public Affairs Executive | FAIRWINDS Credit Union & Vice President of Government Affairs & Community Relations, Executive Director of FAIRWINDS Foundation
2020 Guest Speakers
- Amanda Douglas, Chief Executive Officer | Celebration Title Group
- Stacy Nadeau, Speaker Consultant, Coach | Women Empowerment Ambassador
- Frances Rios, Chief Executive Officer | Women Who Lead, LLC
- Peggy Hoyt, Attorney, Author, Speaker | The Law Offices of Hoyt & Bryant, LLC
- Mayor Buddy Dyer | City of Orlando
- Mary Pigatti | Chief Executive Officer | eMindful
- WEC Panel Discussion
- Catherine A Ni, Director, Advanced Rotary Wing & Ground Systems | Lockheed Martin - Missiles & Fire Control
- Pamela Landwirth, Chief Financial Officer | Give Kids the World
- LaVon Bracy, EdD, Advocate for Social Justice & CoFounder | New Covenant Baptist Church of Orlando
- Romie Mushtaq, MD, ABIHM, Chief Wellness Officer | Evolution Hospitality