Nancy Robles, president and CEO of Eastern Funding, will deliver the keynote address at STRIPES Leadership Program’s upcoming Cohort 7 Certification Ceremony on Thursday, Nov. 20, 2025, in Philadelphia. The ceremony will celebrate the graduation of the program’s seventh class of emerging equipment finance leaders.
Robles, a highly respected figure in the financial services sector, will share her insights on transformative leadership, drawing from her inspiring journey at Eastern Funding. Her address is expected to cover essential elements of leadership, including integrity, authenticity and the critical balance between professional ascent and personal well-being. She will also extend her congratulations to the graduating class.
“We are so excited to have Nancy join us for our certification ceremony and deliver a keynote speech about leadership,” Lisa Rafter, CEO and founder of STRIPES, said. “Nancy’s journey through Eastern Funding is the essence of dedication, perseverance, authenticity and leadership. She will have so much wisdom to impart on our graduates.”
Robles joins a distinguished list of prominent industry figures who have previously delivered the STRIPES keynote, including:
- Gina Rigsby, Head of Commercial Operations at DLL
- René Paradis, President & COO of Auxilior Capital Partners
- Bill Stephenson, Global CEO of PEAC Solutions
- Steve Grosso, CEO and Vice Chairman at Auxilior Capital Partners
- Miles Herman, President and Chief Operating Officer at LEAF Commercial Capital
- Marc Paulhus, former President of Citizens Asset Finance and Citizens Bank Rhode Island
The Cohort 7 certification ceremony will be attended by graduates, their managers, key stakeholders, STRIPES leadership team, and business workshop leaders including Denis Stypulkoski and Ellen Comeaux. Following Robles’ keynote, each graduate will be individually recognized for their outstanding achievements and certification as a STRIPES leader.
