2025 Women in Banking The annual Women in Banking Conference was held March 27-28 at the Wichita Hyatt Regency, uniting nearly 200 attendees, speakers, sponsors and exhibitors for two days of inspiration, connection and professional growth. Julie Hower, KBA Chair-Elect Welcome to Day One of Women in Banking KBA Chair-Elect Julie Hower of Farmers and Drovers Bank in Council Grove opened the event by expressing gratitude to the sponsors, planning committee and staff for their contributions before welcoming the first speaker to the stage. Shanna Adamic The Power of Audacious Optimism Shanna Adamic captivated the crowd with her powerful presentation, “The Power of Audacious Optimism.” Her personal journey is equally inspiring — after surviving a rare, life-threatening brain tumor that resulted in partial hearing loss, she defied the odds with just a 4% chance of regaining facial function. Shanna’s resilience and unwavering optimism are central themes in her memoir, “Audacious Optimism,” which encourages others to embrace uncertainty and unlock their full potential. Joe Micallef Banking is a Team Sport — Be a Captain, a Coach and a Cheerleader Joe Micallef, a seasoned banking professional with over 25 years of experience, reminded attendees that “banking is a team sport,” encouraging leaders to foster a collaborative, high-performing culture by embracing the roles of captain, coach and cheerleader within their teams. Conference 18
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