Keynote speaker / 2027
Rev. Dr. April N. Betner
D.Min., LCSW
A Date With Sis event film backgroundMarch 6, 2027 · 2–6 PM at Kennedy Center. Connect, recharge, and grow at our wellness and empowerment event.
Two gatherings have shaped the story so far: the first room in 2025, and the expanded 2026 experience. The next room opens March 6, 2027.
A Date With Sis is designed to inspire, educate, and empower sisters of all ages.
This is space to make room for self-care, self-love, and whole-person wellness—spiritual, emotional, mental, and physical. Come for resources, honest conversations, trusted voices, vendors, and the kind of sisterhood that helps you leave renewed.
Wellness for your faith, mind, body, and emotions without pressure to perform.
Professional knowledge, lived experience, powerful testimonies, and grounded faith in one conversation.
Practical resources, renewed perspective, and relationships with sisters that can continue.
The 2027 conversation
Meet our confirmed keynote speaker and panelists, bringing perspectives on health, healing, beauty, and financial wellness.
Keynote speaker / 2027
D.Min., LCSW
Panelist
MSN, APN-C
Board-Certified Family Nurse Practitioner | Obesity Medicine Specialist | Founder, Harmony Integrative Wellness, LLC
Chantel N. Hale is a board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner, obesity medicine specialist, and founder of Harmony Integrative Wellness, LLC. Licensed in New Jersey and Delaware, she is passionate about making health education accessible, particularly within underserved communities. Through her practice, Metabolism & Melanin platform, and wellness education initiatives, Chantel empowers individuals to better understand their metabolic health, prioritize prevention, and make informed lifestyle choices that support long-term physical and mental well-being.
Panelist
MSW, LCSW, CCTP
Licensed Clinical Social Worker | Certified Clinical Trauma Professional | Birth Doula
Alissia D. Holliman-Neal is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Certified Clinical Trauma Professional, and birth doula with over 20 years of experience supporting women, children, and families. Specializing in maternal mental health, trauma, attachment, and family relationships, she helps women navigate emotional challenges and life transitions. Her compassionate, trauma-informed approach emphasizes healing, emotional well-being, and creating safe spaces where women feel supported, understood, and empowered to embrace their whole selves.
Community Health & Wellness Partner / 2027
They were part of our 2026 gathering. Now, Cooper University Health Care returns as our Community Health & Wellness Partner for 2027.
The 2027 marketplace
Meet the businesses joining us at A Date With Sis 2027.
Interested in joining the marketplace?
Join our vendor waitlist to hear from us if a space becomes available.
Real stories from sisters in the room.
Your place in the room
A day to reconnect, care for yourself, and be in community.
General admission
Available now – January 15, 2027
Community sponsorships / 2027
Stand with the women who make our community.
Help bring a day of wellness, faith, and connection to life. Our sponsorship opportunities give businesses, organizations, and community supporters a meaningful way to be part of A Date With Sis.
Community sponsorship levels and custom partnership opportunities are available.
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Master Haircare Professional | Proprietor, Ahj'Nae Rose Salon & Spa
Tinaya is a Master Haircare Professional and proud proprietor of Ahj'Nae Rose Salon & Spa, bringing over 20 years of experience in the beauty and haircare industry. Her expertise extends beyond hairstyling to educating clients on understanding, managing, and maintaining healthy hair from the inside out. Through her salon, Tinaya is committed to providing exceptional service while helping clients build confidence, embrace self-care, and recognize the connection between beauty, personal wellness, and self-esteem.
Panelist
Community Manager Vice President | JPMorgan Chase
Chantae Figures is a Community Manager Vice President with JPMorgan Chase, where she works to strengthen community partnerships and expand access to financial education and economic opportunities. With over 15 years of experience in financial crimes management, mortgage lending, regulatory compliance, and leadership development, she brings valuable financial industry knowledge to the community. A Willingboro native and passionate advocate for education and service, Chantae is committed to empowering individuals through financial awareness and meaningful community engagement.
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