Meet our moderator: MONICA L. WOMACK, MPA, MLW SOLUTIONS
Monica L. Womack, MPA, is the Founder and CEO of MLW Solutions LLC, a strategic advisory firm focused on strengthening women-owned businesses and advancing sustainable entrepreneurial ecosystems. With more than two decades of leadership in economic and business development, Monica is known for helping organizations and entrepreneurs move from vision to infrastructure by building strong systems, strategic partnerships, and pathways to capital and contracting opportunities.
Prior to launching MLW Solutions, Monica served as Chief of Ohio’s Minority Business Development Division, where she led transformative efforts that increased the number of certified businesses and expanded access to resources and technical assistance across the state.
Through MLW Solutions, she provides strategic advisement, workshops, and ecosystem alignment to help women entrepreneurs scale sustainably and confidently. Monica is a recognized champion for inclusive economic growth and has received numerous honors for her leadership and impact.
MEET OUR Panelists: Michele Uber, QuickStitch Plus
Michele Uber is the founder and driving force behind QuickStitch Plus, a premier promotional products and logo apparel company headquartered in Columbus, Ohio. With nearly three decades of industry experience, she has built a reputation for operational excellence and strategic growth across screen printing, embroidery, digital printing, and company store programs. Michele also leads the company’s strategic initiatives through its Managed Apparel Program (MAP) and Managed Brand Assets (MBA) solutions, helping organizations streamline how they source, manage, and distribute branded merchandise while maintaining brand consistency and control. Under her leadership, QuickStitch Plus continues to expand its capabilities, investing in advanced equipment and a new facility to support sustained growth and innovation. Click HERE to read Michele's full bio.
Colleen Rudisell, Director of Certification and Outreach, WBEC ORV
As Director of Certification and Outreach, Colleen plays a key role at WBECORV in strengthening and optimizing the certification process while supporting the organization’s continued growth. Under her leadership, the RPO program has surpassed 1,000 certified Women Business Enterprises (WBEs) and more than 400 Women-Owned Small Businesses (WOSBs) in 2025. Passionate about building inclusive supplier networks and empowering women entrepreneurs, Colleen focuses on expanding access to certification, fostering strategic partnerships, and creating meaningful economic opportunities for women-owned businesses.
George enables organizations and businesses to achieve the impossible. His Lean Six Sigma and Innovation Expertise, Business Acumen, and StrengthFinder leadership themes (Belief, Competition, Activator, Strategic, and Futuristic) allow him to see possibilities and achieve results that others deem impossible.
Over the past 35+ years, 28 years with Procter and Gamble, George has led manufacturing and organization transformations across the globe that have enabled businesses to significantly increase Sales and Profit while dramatically improving Cash Flow. As the Global Innovation Leader for a $10B business, he increased the innovation portfolio sales and profitability by 25% and 30%, respectively.
His guiding mission is to eliminate economic injustice through operational excellence.
George is the President and CEO of the Ohio Minority Supplier Development Council. He has a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering from Southern University, Baton Rouge, LA and a Masters of Science degree in Petroleum Engineering from Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, LA. He is a Certified Lean Six Sigma BlAck Belt.
Registration closes Friday, March 27th at 5pm.