The Bay Area Conversation on Board Leadership
In-Person Strategic Networking Event
May 1, 2025
Time: 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM
PT
VENUE: Hanson Bridgett LLP
CO-CHAIRS
Laura Zehm
Recent Senior Vice President/CFO and CEO
COMPANY: Montage Health and Aspire Health
Rachel Zenner
Founder
COMPANY: Golden Coast Strategies
Neeta Bidwai
Founder
COMPANY: DFN / Good Revenue
Carol Kim
Founder & Principal
COMPANY: Shasta Advisory
BOARDS: Board Member, California Insurance Guarantee Association (CIGA) Commissioner, LA County Emergency Medical Services Commission
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
4:00 – 5:00 Welcome Reception
4:15 – 5:00 Facilitated speed networking
5:00 – 6:00 Panel discussion
6:00 – 7:30 Director / coach breakout sessions
7:30 – 8:00 Reception (informal)
Panelists
Director Coaches
Hugh Molotsi
Board Director, Advisor
BOARDS:
Barloworld (BAW:SJ), Mozilla Corporation
Barloworld (BAW:SJ), Mozilla Corporation
Barbara Adachi
Corporate Board Director
BOARDS:
Old Republic International Corporation (NYSE: ORI)
Old Republic International Corporation (NYSE: ORI)
Lara Druyan
Founding General Partner
Private Liquidity Partners
BOARDS:
CIBC (NYSE: CM)
CIBC (NYSE: CM)
Alison Wing
CEO
Oobli
BOARDS:
Casey's General Stores, Inc.(NASDAQ: CASY), Ascena Retail Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: ASNA)
Casey's General Stores, Inc.(NASDAQ: CASY), Ascena Retail Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: ASNA)
Dianna Jones
Director, Legal Compliance, Trade Compliance
Uber
BOARDS:
Next15 (NFG)
Next15 (NFG)
Manisha Shetty Gulati
VP, Global Head of MedTech Digital Growth and Engagement
Johnson & Johnson
BOARDS:
Model N (MODN)
Model N (MODN)
Amy Gershkoff Bolles
Consultant, Board Director, Investor, Advisor
CEO & Board Advisory Services
BOARDS:
Bold Eagle Acquisition Company (NASDAQ: BEAG); Screaming Eagle Acquisition Company (NASDAQ: SCRM)
Bold Eagle Acquisition Company (NASDAQ: BEAG); Screaming Eagle Acquisition Company (NASDAQ: SCRM)
Leadership Committee
SPONSORSHIP
PACKAGES
$5,000+
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Thank you to our Sponsors!
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