Let Your Voice Be Heard - A Luncheon
The 1912 Club
888 Plymouth Road
Plymouth Meeting, PA 19462
Keynote Speakers:
Marianne T. Ritchie, MD - Your Radio Doctor
Karen Thomas - currently on QVC and formerly a TV meteorologist for Fox TV
Cheldin Barlatt Rumer - CEO and Executive Producer of THIS IS IT NETWORK
888 Plymouth Road
Plymouth Meeting, PA 19462
Keynote Speakers:
Marianne T. Ritchie, MD - Your Radio Doctor
Karen Thomas - currently on QVC and formerly a TV meteorologist for Fox TV
Cheldin Barlatt Rumer - CEO and Executive Producer of THIS IS IT NETWORK
Marianne T. Ritchie, MD
As one of the first female gastroenterologists practicing in the Philadelphia area, Marianne T. Ritchie, MD has been a pioneer in the field for over 30 years. Dr. Ritchie earned her undergraduate degree from St. Joseph’s University and her medical degree from Jefferson Medical College. After training at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, the world’s oldest all-cancer hospital, Dr. Ritchie returned to Philadelphia, where she has practiced at The Lankenau Hospital and at Temple University Hospital.
Currently Dr. Ritchie is an Associate Professor at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital where she has held several leadership roles including President of the Jefferson Medical College Alumni Association. She is the foundress of the Annual Women’s Forum which has continued for over 30 years. Dr. Ritchie has also served in teaching roles with medical students, residents, and fellows.
She is the Director of PINK PLUS®, an innovative program that bundles women’s cancer screenings – inviting women to have a mammogram, a gynecologic exam and a pre-colonoscopy consult in one visit. By spearheading this program, Dr. Ritchie is leading the charge towards more effective, equitable, and accessible cancer screenings. She has published her results and has been invited to speak at national and international meetings.
Dr. Ritchie is also the Director of the BLUE LIGHTS CAMPAIGN® - an initiative to increase the public’s awareness of colorectal cancer by lighting buildings across Pennsylvania in blue each March. This year the Campaign will include all State Capitols, finally marking it as a national effort. In 2017, Dr. Ritchie was awarded the highest national award for promoting awareness and education about colon cancer and screening by The American College of Gastroenterology at the World Congress of Gastroenterology. www.bluelightscampaign.com
On February 12, 2022 Ritchie will begin Season 3 as the host of Your Radio Doctor®,
on WPHT, talk radio station 1210 AM; the only all-medical talk radio show in the greater Philadelphia region with a national reach via podcast. Each week she interviews physicians and researchers from top academic centers around the country aiming to provide a greater understanding of various health topics for her growing audience. www.yourradiodoctor.com
For the past four years, she has been featured as the Medical Contributor in a weekly talk-radio show on WPHT called Women to Watch®, which highlights stories of women leaders.
Dr. Ritchie is a recognized author and has been a regular contributor to PhillyVoice, as well as a public speaker and has made multiple media appearances. She is also a member of national and international medical societies and a former member of the Colorectal Cancer Alliance.
As one of the first female gastroenterologists practicing in the Philadelphia area, Marianne T. Ritchie, MD has been a pioneer in the field for over 30 years. Dr. Ritchie earned her undergraduate degree from St. Joseph’s University and her medical degree from Jefferson Medical College. After training at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, the world’s oldest all-cancer hospital, Dr. Ritchie returned to Philadelphia, where she has practiced at The Lankenau Hospital and at Temple University Hospital.
Currently Dr. Ritchie is an Associate Professor at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital where she has held several leadership roles including President of the Jefferson Medical College Alumni Association. She is the foundress of the Annual Women’s Forum which has continued for over 30 years. Dr. Ritchie has also served in teaching roles with medical students, residents, and fellows.
She is the Director of PINK PLUS®, an innovative program that bundles women’s cancer screenings – inviting women to have a mammogram, a gynecologic exam and a pre-colonoscopy consult in one visit. By spearheading this program, Dr. Ritchie is leading the charge towards more effective, equitable, and accessible cancer screenings. She has published her results and has been invited to speak at national and international meetings.
Dr. Ritchie is also the Director of the BLUE LIGHTS CAMPAIGN® - an initiative to increase the public’s awareness of colorectal cancer by lighting buildings across Pennsylvania in blue each March. This year the Campaign will include all State Capitols, finally marking it as a national effort. In 2017, Dr. Ritchie was awarded the highest national award for promoting awareness and education about colon cancer and screening by The American College of Gastroenterology at the World Congress of Gastroenterology. www.bluelightscampaign.com
On February 12, 2022 Ritchie will begin Season 3 as the host of Your Radio Doctor®,
on WPHT, talk radio station 1210 AM; the only all-medical talk radio show in the greater Philadelphia region with a national reach via podcast. Each week she interviews physicians and researchers from top academic centers around the country aiming to provide a greater understanding of various health topics for her growing audience. www.yourradiodoctor.com
For the past four years, she has been featured as the Medical Contributor in a weekly talk-radio show on WPHT called Women to Watch®, which highlights stories of women leaders.
Dr. Ritchie is a recognized author and has been a regular contributor to PhillyVoice, as well as a public speaker and has made multiple media appearances. She is also a member of national and international medical societies and a former member of the Colorectal Cancer Alliance.
Karen Thomas
QVC Guest Host, Broadcast Meteorologist
For the past 28 years, Karen Thomas has been heavily involved in the broadcast industry. Currently, Karen is an on air guest host for the number one National TV Retailer QVC. As a Certified Broadcast Meteorologist, Karen worked on air as a weekend Weather Anchor and broadcaster for NBC 10 in Philadelphia. Before that, Karen, spent 10 years as Fox 29’s weekend meteorologist and weather reporter.
Working on the air in major market television, has provided Karen vast public speaking and presentation experience. In 2012, Karen was hired as a guest lecturer of Public Speaking at the Wharton Business School at The University of Pennsylvania, Pa. Ultimately, this lead Karen to a full-time faculty position with Neumann University’s Communications Program. She spent 7 years as a Communications Instructor and was promoted to Assistant Professor in 2017. Karen not only taught Communications, Public Speaking and Presentations, but Karen has worked to grow the Digital Media program while she and her students won two College Emmy awards from the National Academy of TV Arts and Sciences, Mid-Atlantic Chapter.
While on “special assignment” from Neumann University in 2015, Karen was hired as the Assistant Director of Media for The World Meeting of Families/Papal visit in Philadelphia, Pa. She helped coordinate and schedule nearly 7000 media personnel from around the world for the historic event.
Presentations Now, LLC. is a consulting firm that Karen founded eight years ago. She works with clients to enhance their overall persona and public speaking style. Karen developed a Four Step Coaching module that focuses on confidence development, public presentation, introduction, voice projection, public image and proper interviewing skills. Karen also works with clients in customizing and starring in their own Personal Commercial.
Karen believes everyone deserves an “edge” so she works diligently to assist each client to find their voice and express it with confidence!
QVC Guest Host, Broadcast Meteorologist
For the past 28 years, Karen Thomas has been heavily involved in the broadcast industry. Currently, Karen is an on air guest host for the number one National TV Retailer QVC. As a Certified Broadcast Meteorologist, Karen worked on air as a weekend Weather Anchor and broadcaster for NBC 10 in Philadelphia. Before that, Karen, spent 10 years as Fox 29’s weekend meteorologist and weather reporter.
Working on the air in major market television, has provided Karen vast public speaking and presentation experience. In 2012, Karen was hired as a guest lecturer of Public Speaking at the Wharton Business School at The University of Pennsylvania, Pa. Ultimately, this lead Karen to a full-time faculty position with Neumann University’s Communications Program. She spent 7 years as a Communications Instructor and was promoted to Assistant Professor in 2017. Karen not only taught Communications, Public Speaking and Presentations, but Karen has worked to grow the Digital Media program while she and her students won two College Emmy awards from the National Academy of TV Arts and Sciences, Mid-Atlantic Chapter.
While on “special assignment” from Neumann University in 2015, Karen was hired as the Assistant Director of Media for The World Meeting of Families/Papal visit in Philadelphia, Pa. She helped coordinate and schedule nearly 7000 media personnel from around the world for the historic event.
Presentations Now, LLC. is a consulting firm that Karen founded eight years ago. She works with clients to enhance their overall persona and public speaking style. Karen developed a Four Step Coaching module that focuses on confidence development, public presentation, introduction, voice projection, public image and proper interviewing skills. Karen also works with clients in customizing and starring in their own Personal Commercial.
Karen believes everyone deserves an “edge” so she works diligently to assist each client to find their voice and express it with confidence!
Cheldin Barlatt Rumer
CEO and Executive Producer of THIS IS IT NETWORK
As CEO and Executive Producer of THIS IS IT NETWORK, Cheldin Barlatt Rumer has spent over two decades creating, managing, and executing strategic marketing campaigns for clients within various lifestyle industries. Rumer continues her commitment to communication and marketing education by sharing entrepreneurial stories through her daily morning talk show THIS IS IT WITH CHELDIN. This online program allows entrepreneurs and personalities to find their marketing voice while promoting their products, services, and projects.
As a marketing and personal branding expert, Rumer developed her result-driven SCREAM YOUR DREAM instructional platform. This platform and her SCREAM YOUR DREAM Membership Community encourage remarkable women to learn, create and grow through personal and professional development.
As a working mother of two, Rumer works to inspire female entrepreneurs to no longer whisper their wishes but to, in fact – scream their dreams. Rumer is also an Adjunct Professor at both Temple and Drexel Universities in Philadelphia. She instructs undergraduate students in Personal Branding, Interactive Media, Online Advertising, and Social Media Strategy.
CEO and Executive Producer of THIS IS IT NETWORK
As CEO and Executive Producer of THIS IS IT NETWORK, Cheldin Barlatt Rumer has spent over two decades creating, managing, and executing strategic marketing campaigns for clients within various lifestyle industries. Rumer continues her commitment to communication and marketing education by sharing entrepreneurial stories through her daily morning talk show THIS IS IT WITH CHELDIN. This online program allows entrepreneurs and personalities to find their marketing voice while promoting their products, services, and projects.
As a marketing and personal branding expert, Rumer developed her result-driven SCREAM YOUR DREAM instructional platform. This platform and her SCREAM YOUR DREAM Membership Community encourage remarkable women to learn, create and grow through personal and professional development.
As a working mother of two, Rumer works to inspire female entrepreneurs to no longer whisper their wishes but to, in fact – scream their dreams. Rumer is also an Adjunct Professor at both Temple and Drexel Universities in Philadelphia. She instructs undergraduate students in Personal Branding, Interactive Media, Online Advertising, and Social Media Strategy.
