GREAT CONVERSATIONS GALA
About Great Conversations
During this one-of-a-kind evening supporting Morris Arts, you’ll enjoy dinner, drinks, and engaging discussions with fascinating conversationalists. Contributing to the diverse character of our community, these prominent individuals include artists, top business executives, healthcare innovators, social impact leaders, entrepreneurs, scientists, and many more.
Attendees select their top five conversationalist choices in advance and are assigned to sit with one of them, along with other guests, for a stimulating exchange of thoughts and ideas. During the cocktail hour, guests have the opportunity to engage with the rest of the conversationalists, network with prominent members of the community, and connect with colleagues and friends.
Stay tuned for details about Great Conversations 2026 scheduled for Thursday, April 30 at Birchwood Manor, Whippany, NJ.
Thank You to Everyone Who Joined Us for Great Conversations 2025
We had a star-studded line up of conversationalists join us for Great Conversations 2025. Take a look at the accomplished conversationalists who participated and stay tuned for next year’s list, coming soon!
Arts, Music, & Theatre
Chantal Bilodeau
Founder and Artistic Director of the Arts & Climate Initiative
Deborah Brevoort
Award-winning playwright and opera librettist
Scott Broadfoot
Owner & Director of Broadfoot & Broadfoot, A Collection of Fine Art in Boonton, NJ
Chuck Cooper
Tony-award winning Broadway actor
Yina Moore
Founder & Artistic Director of the Adams Theatre in Adams MA
Amy Shoremount-Obra
Internationally Acclaimed Operatic Soprano
Banking & Cryptocurrency
Omar Crespo
Serial entrepreneur, crypto investor, and global strategist
Steven Vitale
Valley Bank – Managing Director, Head of National Strategic Sales
Climate Science
David Robinson
NJ State Climatologist; Distinguished Professor of Geography, Rutgers University.
Communications & Media
Noelle Deihl-Harteveld
NJ PBS – Senior Director of Development
Joe Territo
Executive Director at NJ Hills Media Group
Data Science & AI
John Nosta
Founder of NostaLab, an innovative think tank
Krishna Balam
PwC – Director, Deal Strategy & Technology
Food & Wine Entrepreneurs
Pamela Donovan
Founder, President & CEO of Ethan and the Bean
Gary Fisch
Founder & CEO of Gary’s Wine & Marketplace
John Tompkins
Owner & Confectioner of JT’s Confections, Randolph, NJ
Healthcare & Pharma
Jane Baj
PTC Therapeutics – VP Corporate Communications
Susan Hensley
Pfizer – Senior Director, US Oncology Advocacy & Professional Relations Team Lead
Robin Kumoluyi
Thermo Fisher Scientific – Global VP, Quality, Regulatory, and EHS Pharma Services
Beth C. Natt, MD
Chair of Pediatrics at Atlantic Health System’s Goryeb Children’s Hospital
Helia Santos
President, Qunol Vitamins, Opella
Beth Roden
SVP & Head of Communications for Bayer N.A. & Consumer Health N.A.
Real Estate & Architecture
Francis Giantomasi
CSG Law – Co-Chair, Executive Committee
Roger Smith, AIA
Gensler – Principal, Design Director
Sports
Brady O’Connor
FIFA World Cup 26 New York New Jersey™ Host Committee – Chief of External Affairs & Deputy Chief Commercial Officer.
Thank You to Our 2025 Sponsors!
OVATION
STAR
Morris County Chamber of Commerce
NK Architects
Sills Cummis & Gross
Village Super Markets
Viver Health
WB Wood
Melanie and Alan Levitan
SUPPORTING ROLE
Consigli Construction
CSG Law
Kennedys Law
Kraus Marketing
Merrill G. and Emita E. Hastings Foundation
Marcia and Peter Hunter, Shital Kamble
Joanne and Tom McMillian
Yahayra Mejorada
