Leadership Team - The Walnut Club

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Interested in getting involved in a committee?

We are always looking for members to join our committees! Work closely with our Board to help ensure continued success in all our activities. Email us at marketing@walnutclub.org for more details!

Executive Board

Jenn Nagel

President
Senior Management Consultant, Beacon Hill
Email: jennifernagel@walnutclub.org

Jenn brings extensive experience in management consulting and organizational leadership to The Walnut Club. She is passionate about creating meaningful networking opportunities for professional women in Philadelphia.

Parris Bacai

Vice President
Owner/Principal Designer, Urban Poetic Design
Email: parris@urbanpoeticdesign.com

Parris combines design expertise with social media strategy to enhance The Walnut Club's digital presence.

Nicole Lemanski-Allman

Head of Events
Email: n.allman1927@gmail.com

Nicole oversees membership growth and retention strategies, ensuring every member feels valued and connected within The Walnut Club community.

Sam Savello

Head of Communications
Marketing & Communications Manager at Penn Center for Innovation
Email: samanthasavello@gmail.com

Sam is an experienced MarComm leader within the technology and medical space, and owns The Walnut Club's website, newsletters, public relations and communications.

Lauren Bess Reedman

Head of Sponsorships
Labor & Employment Attorney, Cohen Seglias Pallas Greenhall & Furman PC
Email: lbess@cohenseglias.com

Lauren (Bess) Reedman advises and represents employers on workplace and compliance matters. She provides practical guidance on employment issues, drafts workplace policies, and delivers trainings focused on creating inclusive and legally compliant workplaces.

Emily Pincus

Head of Finance
President at Pincus Elevator Co., Inc.
Email: epincus@pincuselevator.com

Emily Pincus is President of Pincus Elevator Co., Inc., a family owned full service commercial elevator company where Emily is 3rd generation in the business. Emily currently lives in Philadelphia with her dog and enjoys running and trying new restaurants in the city.

Courtney O'Connor

Head of Community Partnerships
Director of Internal Excellence at All About Events
Email: courtney@allaboutevents.us

Courtney O'Connor is the Director of Internal Excellence for All About Events, LLC and has worn many hats with the company after starting as an intern in 2011. She also serves as President of the Constellations Booster Club and lives in Chester County with her husband and two daughters.

Board Emeritus

Marla Katz

Immediate Past President & Board Emeritus Advisor
Brand Manager, Essity
Email: marlakatz@walnutclub.org

Marla provides strategic guidance and institutional knowledge to the current board, drawing on her successful tenure as President.

Marla L. McDermott

Founder and Past President
Manifestation Teacher, Courage Coach, Speaker

As founder of The Walnut Club, Marla established the vision and foundation for Philadelphia's premier professional women's networking organization.