The Chicago Conversation on Board Diversity

In-Person Strategic Networking Event

September 24, 2024

Time: 3:15 PM – 7:00 PM

CT

VENUE: BNY Wealth Office

CO-CHAIRS

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Lisa Hartkopf

Partner

Ernst & Young
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Jennifer Norr

Past President

WIPN
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Stacie Kuhlman

Banking Executive

Vice Chair, Children’s Research Fund

What Happens at the Event?

Are you ready to take your career to the next level and pursue a board position?

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Agenda

3:15 – 4:00 pm – Networking

4:00 – 4:15 pm – Opening remarks

4:15 – 5:00 pm – Panel

5:00 – 6:30 pm – Table discussions

6:30 – 7:00 pm – Networking

Panelists

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Christie Hefner

Moderator
Corporate Director, Innovative Strategist and High-Growth Brand Marketer
BOARDS:
Fyllo; Metro-Edge; ScentBeauty
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Julia (Julie) Johnson

SVP & GM Enterprise Mobile Computing
Zebra Technologies
BOARDS:
Lumentum
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Maria Green

Independent Director
BOARDS:
Tennant, Littelfuse
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Alyssa Rapp

Chief Executive Officer
Empower Aesthetics
BOARDS:
Healthwell Acquisition Corporation I (a “SPAC”)

Director Coaches

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Dany St-Pierre

President
Cleantech Expansion
BOARDS:
Boralex Inc., Demers Ambulances inc., ADD Energy Technologies (FLO) inc.
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Kris Pederson

Governance Leader
EY Center for Board Matters
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Julieta LaMalfa

CFO
Canela Media
BOARDS:
Wintrust Bank
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Kirsten Keseley

Board Network Leader, Financial Services
Ernst & Young
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JoAnn Lilek

Independent Director and Audit Committee Chair
BOARDS:
Amalgamated Financial Corporation and Datum One Series Trust
Susan Gallagher

Susan Gallagher

President & CEO
Bravanti LLC
BOARDS:
Clune construction Company, Former Chair Mercy Hospital & Health System
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Maria Green

Independent Director
BOARDS:
Tennant, Littelfuse
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Cristy Garcia-Thomas

independent Director
BOARDS:
Delta Dental of WI and WEC Energy Group
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Sarah Murphy

Principal & Founder
SRM Advisory
BOARDS:
Cisco Systems (Public); Novus Media (Private)
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Sally Washlow

Independent Director & Practice Lead
LHH
BOARDS:
Data IO, Orion Energy Systems
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Beth Schulte

CEO/Owner
The Strategic CFO
BOARDS:
Abacus Life Inc. & ForwardLane Inc.
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Teri Shaffer

Independent Director
BOARDS:
Compass Diversified Holdings
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Julia (Julie) Johnson

SVP & GM Enterprise Mobile Computing
Zebra Technologies
BOARDS:
Lumentum

Leadership Committee

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Javaria Neagle

Associate General Counsel - Litigation

United Airlines, Inc.

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Lesley Holland

Regional Director, Portfolio Management

BNY Wealth

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Lindsay Brehm

Managing Director

United Airlines

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Maria Davlantes

Independent Board Director

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Sarah Hatfield

VP of Talent

Sangeeta Reddy

Sangeeta Reddy

Vice President, Analytics Product Management

Factset Research

PMC-Microsoft

Patty Clare

Partner

Major Executive Search and PMClare & Associates

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Joanna Vahlsing

Chief Information Officer

Basis Technologies

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Sharmila Fowler

DEI Consultant and Leadership Coach

The Red Lion Institute

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Callie Kim

Founder

Waban Impact LLC

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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United Airlines

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