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, San Francisco
CO-CHAIRS
Rachel Zenner
Founder
COMPANY: Golden Coast Strategies
Laura Zehm
Recent Senior Vice President/CFO and CEO
COMPANY: Montage Health and Aspire Health
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 – 4:30 Welcome Reception
4:30 – 5:30 Session 1: Opening & Connections
5:30 – 5:40 Session 2: How Should We Define Merit?
Data Deep Dive with Matt Moscardi of Free Float Analytics
5:40 – 6:30 Panel Discussion: Merit, Power, & Influence
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Ali Wing, CEO of Oobli. Board: Casey’s General Stores, Inc.(NASDAQ: CASY)
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Lara Druyan, GP of Private Liquidity Partners. Board: CIBC (NYSE: CM)
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Priya Cherian Huskins, Partner & SVP of Woodruff Sawyer. Boards: Realty Income (NYSE: O), NMI Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: NMIH)
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Moderator: Kristina Lawson, Managing Partner at Hanson Bridgett
Q&A with panelists & speaker
6:30 – 6:45 Break
6:45 – 8:00 Session 3: Corporate Director-Led Breakout Sessions
Panelists
Director Coaches
Leadership Committee
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!
SPONSORSHIP
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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