Yvette Schmitter

 YVETTE SCHMITTER  Yvette believes that together we can create all-inclusive business environments where everyone can flourish and be at their natural best, and be empowered to keep climbing toward the best version of themselves every day.  With a focus on women in technology, Yvette brings new thinking to leaders, inspiring them to take action and drive positive change within their organizations. Committed to values versus comfort, Yvette works tirelessly to lead initiatives and empower individuals, providing them with the skills to become a better version of themselves. She is an expert in developing ready made tools that inspire organizations and people to take action. She achieves this with the intensity and desire to make a real difference, by challenging the status quo and creating a shift, no matter how big or small, in the lives of others. 

Today, as a Partner at the world's leading tax and consulting firm, Yvette leads highly successful teams that help enterprises reach their desired business outcomes by creating an environment in which they thrive. She’s worked with enterprises in a variety of industries including healthcare, media, retail, and consumer products.  Described as "helping women take the road less traveled and inspiring them to pave a path where there is no road," Yvette is a technology consultant, a keynote speaker, an author, and is quickly becoming recognized as a public figure of influence. 

Yvette has been featured in news outlets including Huffington Post Live, Ladies Home Journal, New York Post, New York Times, Dr. Oz and BetterTV.  Yvette's story has become her mission, to serve as an agent of change, helping women spread their wings in diverse and inclusive environments, where their voices and perspectives are heard anywhere decisions are made.

ERICKA SHOULARS believes in the mantra “lift as you climb”. A senior project management professional at the Bank of New York Mellon, she drives complex high visibility programs and project initiatives to successful completion. Prior to BNY Mellon, Ericka managed technology integration and transformation programs at American International Group. During her time at Deloitte, she focused on projects across the financial services, telecommunications, and health care sectors. She has a proven track record for managing projects impacting companies facing rapid expansion, reorganization and transformation challenges. Ericka earned her B.B.A in Management Information Systems from Pace University in New York City. Community service is in Ericka’s blood. As a proud member of an illustrious public service African American sorority, she is driven to implement programs to benefit those in underserved communities. She enjoys the opportunity to share her experiences with young women of color to mentor them and inspire them to be their best selves.