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The Houston Conversation on Board Diversity
In-Person Strategic Networking Event
November 1, 2024
Time: 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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VENUE: CPNL at Rice University
What Happens at the Event?
Are you ready to take your career to the next level and pursue a board position?
Our prescriptive strategic networking events for women provide the perfect platform for personal coaching from experienced corporate directors, peer connections, and increased visibility among industry leaders. You'll have the chance to build meaningful relationships and open doors to new opportunities. Register now to secure your spot and take the first step toward your board service journey.
Agenda
8:00 – 9:00 am: Networking & Continental Breakfast. Rice University will also be offering a bonus learning session.
9:00 – 10:00 am: Empowering Women and Diverse Candidates for Boardroom Success: Strategies to Secure Corporate Board Positions, Develop Necessary Skills, and Stay Current on Challenges Facing Today’s Corporate Boards.
10:00 – 11:00 am: Coaching Sessions with our Director Coaches.
11:00 -12:00 pm: Structured Networking and Event Closeout.
Panelists
Director Coaches
Dorothy Ables
Independent Director
BOARDS:
Coterra Energy, Martin Marietta Materials
Coterra Energy, Martin Marietta Materials
Carla Mashinski
Board Member / Author / Speaker
BOARDS:
Primoris Services Corporation, BKV Corporation
Primoris Services Corporation, BKV Corporation
Meg Lassarat
Independent Director
BOARDS:
ENGlobal, Hargrove EPC
ENGlobal, Hargrove EPC
Jeannie Powers
Managing Director, Head of Domestic Traditional Energy
EIG Partners
BOARDS:
Gulfport (GPOR)
Gulfport (GPOR)
Lemar Brown
Board Member / Speaker
BOARDS:
Certarus Ltd., Wharton Energy Network
Certarus Ltd., Wharton Energy Network
Melody Meyer
President
Melody Meyer LLC & Women with Energy
BOARDS:
BP, AbbVie and NOV, Inc.
BP, AbbVie and NOV, Inc.
Laurie Argo
Independent Energy Consultant
BOARDS:
Solaris Oilfield Infrastructure, Rattler Midstream LP
Solaris Oilfield Infrastructure, Rattler Midstream LP
Michelle Lewis
Independent Board Director
BOARDS:
ADENTRA, e2log
ADENTRA, e2log
Marie Guillot
CEO & Managing Partner
ABACO International Partners
Marla Fielder
Director of Health & Wellness
Kroger Houston
BOARDS:
InterFaith Ministries, Texas Federation of Chain Drug Stores
InterFaith Ministries, Texas Federation of Chain Drug Stores
Georganne Hodges
Independent Board Director
BOARDS:
PBF Energy, TransAlta Renewables
PBF Energy, TransAlta Renewables
Ruth Dreesen
Director
Gevo Inc.
BOARDS:
DMC Global, Triten Energy Partners
DMC Global, Triten Energy Partners
Kim Denney
Managing Director & Board Member
Newport LLC
BOARDS:
Joule Processing
Joule Processing
Laura Murillo
President and CEO
Houston Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
BOARDS:
The Plaza Group, Prosperity Bancshares, Inc
The Plaza Group, Prosperity Bancshares, Inc
Elizabeth Leykum
Founder
Serenade Capital LLC
BOARDS:
Valaris, IES Holdings
Valaris, IES Holdings
Amanda Brock
CEO & PRESIDENT
Aris Water Solutions
BOARDS:
Coterra Energy, Macquarie Infrastructure Corporation
Coterra Energy, Macquarie Infrastructure Corporation
Cindy Durrett
Chief Administrative Officer & Board Member
Solaris Oilfield Infrastructure, Inc.
BOARDS:
Children's Transplant Initiative
Children's Transplant Initiative
Patti Melcher
Managing Partner
EIV Capital
BOARDS:
Boards of EIV Capital Portfolio Companies
Boards of EIV Capital Portfolio Companies
Karen David-Green
Independent Board Director
BOARDS:
NOW Inc. (NYSE: DNOW) & PHX Energy Services Corp. (TSX: PHX)
NOW Inc. (NYSE: DNOW) & PHX Energy Services Corp. (TSX: PHX)
Janeen Judah
Independent Board Director
BOARDS:
Patterson UTI; Crestwood Midstream Partners, LP
Patterson UTI; Crestwood Midstream Partners, LP
Leadership Committee
Robin Fielder
Executive Vice President, Low Carbon Strategy & Chief Sustainability Officer
Talos Energy
Alicia Strickland
Vice President, Corporate Banking
Bank of Texas
Hillary Holmes
Partner
Gibson Dunn
Patricia Garcia
Partner
Baker Tilly US
Cary Luhn
Accounting Services Partner in Charge
Calvetti Ferguson
Jennifer Whalen
Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer
Bristow Group
Sara Dejay Willis
Vice President, Private Client Advisor
Bernstein Private Wealth Management
Regina Mayor
Global Head of Clients & Markets
KPMG
Paige Hicks
Senior Purchasing Specialist
Bechtel Corporation
Lidiya Deane
President
Women's Energy Network Houston
Julie Sudduth
EVP & Regional President, Greater Houston
PNC Bank
Veronica Torres-Martinez
Director
Bridgepoint Consulting
Shanta Eaden
CEO & Fractional Change Leader
Leader’s Edge Consulting
Lisa Sawyer
VP IT Applications
Cheniere
Cindy Durrett
Chief Administrative Office & Board Member
Solaris Oilfield Infrastructure, Inc.
Soha Haque
Principal
SH Strategies LLC
Hanh Langlinais
Vice President, Employee Benefits
USI Insurance Services
Shara Hammond
Senior DEI & Culture Manager
Baker Hughes
Mariela Poleo
Manager and President, Simon Bolivar Foundation
Citgo
Sarah K. Morgan
Partner, Capital Markets and Mergers & Acquisitions
Vinson & Elkins
Sandy Jones-Murski
Senior Director, Account Management
Aetna
Amanda Brock
CEO & PRESIDENT
Aris Water Solutions
Michelle Collette
Talent Management Manager
Marathon Oil
Nishita Singh
Vice President, Operations Support
Cheniere Energy Inc.
Mandy Hurt
Chief Human Resources Officer
Chord Energy
Lizet Gomez-Lluguin
Litigation and Damage Value Consultant
FTI Consulting
Victoria Salem
Managing Counsel, Finance & Tax
Cheniere
Jamie Franklin
Partner
White & Case LLP
Laura Huschka
Senior Proposal Strategist
Burns & McDonnell
Rachael Lichmann
Partner
Kirkland & Ellis
INDIVIDUAL TICKET PACKAGES
$250
Our Individual Tickets include an in-person strategic networking event in a city of your choice. These events are designed to help you build your network and make valuable connections that can propel your career forward. Secure your spot today!
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PACKAGES
$5,000+
Our Sponsorship Packages start at the City Silver level with options to curate packages at the Worldwide Corporate level, providing you with the opportunity to showcase your commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Thank you to our Sponsors!
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Thank you to our In-Kind Donors!
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