The Washington D.C. Conversation on Board Diversity

In-Person Strategic Networking Event

June 6, 2024

Time: 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM

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VENUE: The Grand Ball Room at George Washington University

CO-CHAIRS

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Barbara Shurtleff

CTO

Buffalo-Shield Solutions CG
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Jenna Kirkpatrick Howard

Senior Vice President

Lockton Companies

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

2:00 pm – Registration Opens–Networking, Photos, and Appetizers

2:30 – 3:00 pm – Welcoming remarks, Heather Spilsbury, 50/50 WOB Chief Executive Officer, national & local statistics.

3:00 pm – Keynote Speaker, Diana Marrero

3:30 pm – Facilitated Conversations with Director/Coaches

4:25 – 5:00 pm – Closing Remarks and Networking Reception

Panelists

Diana-Marrero

Diana Marrero

Chief Partnerships Officer
Foreign Policy Magazine

Director Coaches

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Carole Smith

Director of Marketing and Co-Founder of DEIB Council
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BOARDS:
UCLA’s Academic Advancement Program; Green Dot Public Schools
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Bobbi Kurshan

President
Educorp Consultants Corporation
BOARDS:
Board Member, American Public Education
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Erin Essenmacher

President, Chief Strategy Officer
Athena Alliance
BOARDS:
Advisory board member for Domestic Emerging Market Investments; Advisory Board of Future Directors Institute
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Viola Thompson

CEO
TMT and Associates, LLC
BOARDS:
Board Director, Insight Global, Inc.; Board Trustee, NPower

Leadership Committee

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Jyotsna Sharma

Director

Black Dragon Capital Investment Management

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Courtney Bickert

Executive Recruiter

DRiWaterstone Human Capital

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Jocelyn Seng

Maj Gen (Ret), USAF

Board Member, Digital Manufacturing & Cybersecurity Institute (MxD)

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Tara Rethore

CEO

Strategy For Real™

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Mandi Wedin

CEO

Feroce Real Estate Advisors

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Cherie Santos-Wuest

Managing Partner

Celadon Venture Advisors, LLC

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Elaine Worzala

Professor

Clemson University

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Amy Mertz Brown

Chief Compliance Officer

Independent attorney/consultant

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Daniele Livermon

Senior Vice President

Marsh McLennan

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Jyotsna Sharma

Vice President

BDC Capital Management

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Devan Perry

Development Coordinator

Rockefeller Group

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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$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.

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