The Union County Board of County Commissioners is pleased to announce the return of the much-anticipated 2025 Union County Women Means Business Summit (UCWMB). The event will take place on Wednesday, May 28th, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Galloping Hill Golf Course, located at 3 Golf Drive in Kenilworth.
“This yearly seminar is an invaluable opportunity for professional women, managers, and aspiring entrepreneurs to come together, strengthen their networks, and equip themselves with the essential tools for success in our ever-changing world,” said Union County Commissioner Chairwoman Lourdes M. Leon. “I encourage all women seeking to transform their business and grow personally to sign up and not miss this opportunity to learn from our knowledgeable presenters. I can’t wait to see you there!”
Now in its 11th installment, the UCWMB Summit is a yearly conference dedicated to women that offers participants a truly empowering experience. Attendees will enjoy breakfast and lunch, choose from four engaging breakout sessions, and be inspired by this year’s keynote speaker, Dean Meghan Rehbein of Douglass Residential College at Rutgers University.
Dr. Meghan Rehbein serves as the eleventh Dean of Douglass College, a role she has held since July 2022. As Dean, she has championed bold strategic priorities, shaped a curriculum centered on leadership development, and strengthened alignment between Douglass and Rutgers University’s Academic Master Plan.
Dr. Rehbein first joined Douglass in 2018, most recently serving as Associate Dean for Strategic Initiatives, where she led innovative collaborations with a special emphasis on communications and sustainability. Prior to her tenure at Rutgers, she led the record-breaking conclusion of the Power of 100 Years Campaign and served as Vice President for Institutional Advancement at Georgian Court University.
With over two decades of experience in nonprofit leadership, higher education, and human services, Dr. Rehbein is widely recognized for her transformative approach to institutional growth and mission-driven leadership. Her research focuses on gender and leadership development in the nonprofit sector. She is a contributing author to Embracing Ambition: Empowering Women to Step Out, Be Seen, & Lead—a compelling collection highlighting how adversity can shape authentic leadership identities. She holds a bachelor’s degree from Hampshire College, a master’s degree from Sacred Heart University, and an Ed.D. from Stockton University.
The 2025 Union County Women Mean Business Summit is a program organized by the Union County Department of Economic Development through the Office on Women. This event is made possible thanks to the generous support of sponsors JCT Solutions, Atlantic Health, United Airlines, ConnectOne Bank, L’Oreal, and Kemper Sports.
Throughout the day, there will also be open networking opportunities for attendees to make meaningful professional connections. Admission to the 2025 UCWMB Summit is $55 per person. Don’t miss out! Explore this year’s exciting breakout sessions, meet our dynamic speakers, and secure your spot today at ucnj.org/ucwmb.
For more information about this event, please contact Jennifer Erdos, from the Union County Office on Women at (908)527-4216 or email jerdos@ucnj.org.