This Women's History Month, we're proud to spotlight incredible women who inspire us and create lasting impacts. This week, we’re highlighting two exceptionally hardworking leaders: Rebecca Lagravinese, Director of Organizational Development at Bracco, and Nicole Stephenson, Vice President of Operations and Events at the Chester County Chamber of Business and Industry.

Let’s take a moment this week to recognize and appreciate these women for their hard work and dedication.

Rebecca Lagravinese  
 

As the Director of Organizational Development, Rebecca spearheads initiatives that cultivate a culture of continuous growth and improvement within the organization. With over 10 years expertise in HR, in her current role, she leads culture transformation, learning, leadership development, talent development, and change management initiatives. She works closely with HR and business leaders to design and implement strategies that drive employee engagement, develop future leaders, and support business growth. With a strong background in leadership development and organizational effectiveness, Rebecca is passionate about creating impactful learning experiences and fostering a culture of continuous growth.

Beyond her corporate role, Rebecca is actively involved in community leadership, serving as the Chair of the Women Influencing Business Committee for the Chester County Chamber of Business & Industry. Her passion for leadership extends to empowering others through mentorship, training, and advocacy, reinforcing her belief in the power of strong communities and social responsibility.

Rebecca holds a master’s degree from USC Annenberg and is certified in Korn Ferry’s Leadership Architect. Her forward-thinking approach and dedication to excellence make her a pivotal force in the ongoing success and development of her organization.

Nicole Stephenson 

Nicole Stephenson has over 15 years of experience leading and executing marketing, sales, and event responsibilities. Her passion has always been in helping others to overcome obstacles to achieve success.Through her role leading the Society of Professional Women™(SPW) as Executive Director for The Main Line Chamber of Commerce’s largest program, she understands and values the impact of her work on future generations. SPW provides engaging and impactful programs attended by professional women (and 17% men) from companies of all sizes across the Philadelphia region to accelerate and expand the influence of women leaders of all professions and generations, strengthen the business community and support the region’s non-profit organizations.

Nicole is a Board Member and Programming Chair for Girls Spark, a nonprofit, providing teenage girls with a supportive, empowering environment where they can learn, collaborate and overcome adversity in facing today’s social issues. She has also volunteered as an advisor to her sorority as an alumna, assisted in internship recruitment at her employers, and visits colleges and universities for career talks. Nicole is also a part-time Lecturer for the Wharton Communication Program at the University of Pennsylvania.

The beginning of Nicole’s career was spent in the Media Industry working for one of the top Radio stations in the Philadelphia market, KYW Newsradio, in both marketing and programming. Through her interest and knowledge of the Media Industry, and passion to help the next generation, Nicole Co-Founded CollegeCast LLC during the pandemic. CollegeCast committed to helping students grow their personal and professional brands through an experiential learning program enhanced through podcasting.

Nicole was most recently named one of Main Line Today Magazine’s 2024 Power Women. She received the Woman's Achievement Award from Delaware County Women's Commission in 2022. And in 2019, was awarded the Rebecca Gross Alumni Award from the Communications Department at her alma mater Lock Haven University of Pennsylvania, and the 35 Under 35 Award from Sigma Kappa Sorority.

She is the mother of her daughter, Lilliana, which brings her passion for working towards a brighter inclusive future for all into focus.

Thank you, Rebecca and Nicole, for your hard work, dedication, and the positive impact you make in your fields and communities. We appreciate everything you do!