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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
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
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
Christie Hefner
Moderator
Corporate Director, Innovative Strategist and High-Growth Brand Marketer
BOARDS:
Fyllo; Metro-Edge; ScentBeauty
Fyllo; Metro-Edge; ScentBeauty
Julia (Julie) Johnson
SVP & GM Enterprise Mobile Computing
Zebra Technologies
BOARDS:
Lumentum
Lumentum
Maria Green
Independent Director
BOARDS:
Tennant, Littelfuse
Tennant, Littelfuse
Alyssa Rapp
Chief Executive Officer
Empower Aesthetics
BOARDS:
Healthwell Acquisition Corporation I (a “SPAC”)
Healthwell Acquisition Corporation I (a “SPAC”)
Director Coaches
Dany St-Pierre
President
Cleantech Expansion
BOARDS:
Boralex Inc., Demers Ambulances inc., ADD Energy Technologies (FLO) inc.
Boralex Inc., Demers Ambulances inc., ADD Energy Technologies (FLO) inc.
Kris Pederson
Governance Leader
EY Center for Board Matters
Julieta LaMalfa
CFO
Canela Media
BOARDS:
Wintrust Bank
Wintrust Bank
Kirsten Keseley
Board Network Leader, Financial Services
Ernst & Young
JoAnn Lilek
Independent Director and Audit Committee Chair
BOARDS:
Amalgamated Financial Corporation and Datum One Series Trust
Amalgamated Financial Corporation and Datum One Series Trust
Susan Gallagher
President & CEO
Bravanti LLC
BOARDS:
Clune construction Company, Former Chair Mercy Hospital & Health System
Clune construction Company, Former Chair Mercy Hospital & Health System
Maria Green
Independent Director
BOARDS:
Tennant, Littelfuse
Tennant, Littelfuse
Cristy Garcia-Thomas
independent Director
BOARDS:
Delta Dental of WI and WEC Energy Group
Delta Dental of WI and WEC Energy Group
Sarah Murphy
Principal & Founder
SRM Advisory
BOARDS:
Cisco Systems (Public); Novus Media (Private)
Cisco Systems (Public); Novus Media (Private)
Sally Washlow
Independent Director & Practice Lead
LHH
BOARDS:
Data IO, Orion Energy Systems
Data IO, Orion Energy Systems
Beth Schulte
CEO/Owner
The Strategic CFO
BOARDS:
Abacus Life Inc. & ForwardLane Inc.
Abacus Life Inc. & ForwardLane Inc.
Teri Shaffer
Independent Director
BOARDS:
Compass Diversified Holdings
Compass Diversified Holdings
Julia (Julie) Johnson
SVP & GM Enterprise Mobile Computing
Zebra Technologies
BOARDS:
Lumentum
Lumentum
Leadership Committee
Javaria Neagle
Associate General Counsel - Litigation
United Airlines, Inc.
Lesley Holland
Regional Director, Portfolio Management
BNY Wealth
Lindsay Brehm
Managing Director
United Airlines
Maria Davlantes
Independent Board Director
Sarah Hatfield
VP of Talent
Sangeeta Reddy
Vice President, Analytics Product Management
Factset Research
Patty Clare
Partner
Major Executive Search and PMClare & Associates
Joanna Vahlsing
Chief Information Officer
Basis Technologies
Sharmila Fowler
DEI Consultant and Leadership Coach
The Red Lion Institute
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!
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