Katie Fitzpatrick has been named chairman of the local steering committee for the 2006 Speaking of Women’s Health Conference hosted by Channel 2.

As chairman, Fitzpatrick will serve as the leader and voice for the steering committee. She will play a key role in selecting an honoree and the recipient of the Community Investment Grant for this year’s conference.

Fitzpatrick is President of Caden Group, a consulting firm that focuses on business strategies and successful partnering.

Fitzpatrick serves on various committees with the South Florida Healthcare Hospital Association and is Past-President for the Society of Marketing Professional Services. She has recently served on the Cabinet for the United Way Broward, Junior Achievement’s Teacher Volunteer Program, Broward Community College’s Fundraising Committee as well as served on the Board of Directors for both Medivan, a charitable group that covers uninsured residents and Smart School, a charter school in Lauderhill.

The Speaking of Women’s Health conference will be held Saturday, November 18, 2006 at Signature Grand in Davie. For more information, contact Channel 2 at 1-800-222-9728 or visit www.channel2.org.