Women Changing the City at the Curtis Institute of Music

Description

Philadelphia business women are changing the city. Hear their personal stories of leadership, challenges and triumphs.

Join Center City Business Association members and friends for a moderated discussion as we learn from our dynamic panel how their experience, knowledge and drive have enabled productivity and success - how they as leaders create and inspire change in people, projects, business and our city.

Women Changing the City is a series of significant events where accomplished women from the business community reveal the inner strength, vision and imagination that leads to motivation, influence and positive change. Events include time for Q&A and plenty of networking.

Thursday, October 16, 2025
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM

Curtis Institute of Music
Lenfest Hall
1616 Locust Street
Philadelphia, PA 19103

Panelists:
Morgan Berman, Founder & President, Glitter
Sheila Ireland, President and CEO, OIC Philadelphia
Judith von Seldeneck, Founder and Chair Emeritus, DSG Global
Amy Zitelman, CEO, Co-founder, Soom Foods 

Moderated by Leslie Patterson-Tyler, Vice President Program Communications and Partnerships, Ensemble Arts 

$40 for Members, $50 for Partners, $70 for Guests
Event includes panel discussion, time for Q&A, networking and light refreshments.
Space is limited. Reservations and pre-payment are required.

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At Curtis Institute of Music, the world’s great young musicians become the leading artists, creators, and innovators in classical music. For 100 years, Curtis has provided each member of its small student body an unparalleled, tuition-free, education alongside musical peers, distinguished by a “learn-by-doing” philosophy and personalized attention from a faculty that includes a high proportion of actively performing musicians. Learn more: Curtis.edu

Partnering Organizations:
NAWBO
The Walnut Club

Sustaining Support for Center City Business Association has been provided by Maven and Urban Affairs Coalition.