March 18, 2025. Empower Your Journey: Work-Life Balance Tips for Moms
Women came together for a supportive and engaging conversation about the challenges of balancing motherhood and career. We connected with other moms, shared experiences, and gained practical strategies for managing responsibilities. Attendees walked away feeling empowered, refreshed, and equipped with tools to create a more balanced and fulfilling life.
Topics of Discussion:
- Work-life balance
- The importance of having a village
- Self-care
- How to say “no” when you’re at capacity
- Strategies to reduce burnout
Meet the Panelists:
Kim Barnett-Johnson, Ph.D.
Chancellor, Ivy Tech Community College Fort Wayne & Warsaw
Dr. Kim Barnett-Johnson, a Fort Wayne, Indiana native, has dedicated over 30 years to higher education. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Systems from Taylor University, a Master’s degree in Liberal Arts from Indiana University – Fort Wayne, and a Ph.D. in Higher Education Administration from Indiana State University. Her research focused on African American women in higher education, particularly the challenges faced in the administrative search and selection process.
Molly Cain
Senior Vice President, Planning and Development, Parkview Health
Molly Cain leads the execution of key strategic and operational initiatives, including construction, marketing, process improvement, and service excellence at Parkview Health. She also collaborates with physician leaders to expand Graduate Medical Education. Prior to her tenure at Parkview, she held leadership roles at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital and Medical Center, Mayo Clinic, and the VA Northern Indiana Healthcare System, focusing on quality, access, and organizational excellence.
Jess Hopkins
First Vice President, Regional Sales Manager – Fort Wayne/Michigan, First Merchants Bank
Jess Hopkins is an accomplished financial industry leader with over 17 years of experience, currently serving as the First Vice President and Regional Sales Manager at First Merchants Bank. She oversees the growth and development of the largest region in the bank’s footprint, managing 30 centers in Michigan and 15 in Northeast Indiana. A results-driven professional, she has held multiple roles within consumer banking, consistently excelling in leadership and strategic growth.
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