April 9, 2025

8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. | The Emerald Resort, 35 Scudder Ave., Hyannis

SHAPE THE CAPE

Day-long event filled with innovative people, projects, and partnerships committed to building a vibrant and resilient local community.

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Topic
How to make Networking Not Weird

Awkward. Transactional? Nerve wracking! Networking—a.k.a., striking up a conversation with a complete stranger—can feel daunting. But the hardest part of it all is in our heads, especially the pressure we're putting ourselves under. Come chat about how to stop freaking out so you can build some genuine connections.

Professional Development

How-To

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Meet the Summit Presenters

This year's Summit has 24 sessions and 70+ presenters from all backgrounds!

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Topic
Alexis Charles
Alexis Charles

Alexis is the founder of AC Creatives, a digital agency focused on helping brands create authentic and engaging online vibes. Her social media journey began in the early days of the internet, coding MySpace layouts and chatting on AIM. With a deep curiosity for technology and design, she has spent years exploring and experimenting with new platforms, trends, and creative strategies to help clients build their unique online presence.

Professional Development

Marketing

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Stephanie Dennehy

Stephanie is executive vice president and chief marketing officer at Cape Cod 5 and serves on CCYP's Board. She earned a B.S. from Bentley University and attended the ABA Stonier Graduate School of Banking at Wharton. She and her husband have three sons and a golden retriever, and she commutes to the Cape from Duxbury.

Big Questions

Bridges

Keah Perry Paint
Keah Perry

Keah is a proud single mom of two daughters and the owner of Create A Splash, a glow paint splashing studio she founded 2 ½ years ago. With a background in office management and sales, she gained valuable business and customer service skills. Passionate about creativity and cherishing special moments, she created a fun, hands-on experience where people of all ages can unleash their creativity and make lasting memories. Balancing business and motherhood has taught her resilience, and she aims to inspire others to chase their dreams.

Personal Growth

Child Care

Entrepreneurship

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Mary Catherine Starr

Mary Catherine Starr is a graphic designer, author, illustrator, yoga teacher, and the artist/content creator behind the popular Instagram account @momlife_comics. Mary Catherine's work (and her recently-release book, MAMA NEEDS A MINUTE!) focuses on the challenges of marriage, motherhood, double standards, and inequality in both the household and the workplace. She is passionate about speaking up for women and bringing awareness to the mental load + invisible labor of motherhood. Mary Catherine lives on Cape Cod with her husband and two children.

Childcare

Personal Growth

LydiaStormwind
Lydia Stormwind

Lydia is a marketing associate at Shepley Wood Products and commutes from Fairhaven. She’s a UMass Dartmouth graduate who played field hockey and thrives in team environments. When not working, she enjoys staying active at the gym, going for walks, and meeting friends for drinks.

Big Questions

Bridges

Peter Theoharidis
Peter Theoharidis

Growing up an athlete and avid fitness enthusiast, Peter decided to stick to what he knew best and pursue a career in personal training. Although a challenging career path, he chose it as the best means for him to improve his business acumen, grow his interpersonal skills, and most importantly help change lives for the better. Outside of his full time work as a fitness professional, Pete is either is either in the weight room, the outdoors, playing sports with friends, or spending time with family.

Professional Development

Marketing

Wellness

Meet the Summit Advisory Committee

This rockstar group selected and coached all of our presenters!

Samantha Aronne

Samantha Aronne

Sector Strategist
Carlo Caramanna

Carlo Caramanna

Vice President, Residential Lending
Michael Newton

Michael Newton

Senior Underwriter
Kat Pannill

Kat Pannill

Senior Development Manager
Fallon Rice

Fallon Rice

Marketing Manager
Annisha Romney

Annisha Romney

Technical Support Specialist
Townsend

Heidi Townsend

QC Specialist
Jasmine Valdez-1

Jasmine Valdes

Office Manager
Christina Wiseman-2

Christina Wiseman

Director, Marketing & Communications