COPYRIGHT © 2024 50/50 WOMEN ON BOARDS
The Dallas-Fort Worth Conversation on Board Diversity
In-Person Strategic Networking Event
October 22, 2024
Time: 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
CT
VENUE: SMU Cox School of Business
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.
Panelists
Deirdre Drake
Retired EVP, Chief People Officer & Head of Corporate Communications
USCellular
BOARDS:
USCellular; TopBuild
USCellular; TopBuild
Selena LaCroix
Vice Chair of Technology Practice
Korn Ferry
BOARDS:
Renesas Electronics
Renesas Electronics
Anne Motsenbocker
Retired Managing Director
JPMorgan Chase
BOARDS:
CSW Industrials; U.S. Physical Therapy
CSW Industrials; U.S. Physical Therapy
Director Coaches
Cassandra McKinney
EVP, Exec Director Retail Bank
Comerica
BOARDS:
Lithia & Driveway
Lithia & Driveway
Maureen Short
Retired CFO
Upbound Group
BOARDS:
Big Lots
Big Lots
Jim Skinner
Retired Vice Chairman
Neiman Marcus Group
BOARDS:
CarLotz, Ares Commercial Real Estate
CarLotz, Ares Commercial Real Estate
Cheryl Alston
Executive Director & CIO
Dallas Employees' Retirement Fund
BOARDS:
Globe Life, CHRISTUS Health
Globe Life, CHRISTUS Health
Julie England
Independent Director
BOARDS:
TTM Technologies, Inc.; Electricity Reliability Council of Texas
TTM Technologies, Inc.; Electricity Reliability Council of Texas
Helmuth Ludwig
Chief Information Officer (Retired)
Siemens
BOARDS:
Hitachi, Humanetics Group, CIRCOR International
Hitachi, Humanetics Group, CIRCOR International
Daniel Clifford
Board Network Leader - Director
EY
Tracey Doi
CFO (Retired)
Toyota
BOARDS:
Quest Diagnostics, Pentair
Quest Diagnostics, Pentair
Teri Shaffer
Partner (Retired)
EY
BOARDS:
Compass Diversified
Compass Diversified
Diane Paddison
Founder
4word
BOARDS:
Lightstone Value Plus REIT V
Lightstone Value Plus REIT V
Debra von Storch
Retired Partner
EY
BOARDS:
Canoo, Inc., Vari
Canoo, Inc., Vari
Cynthia Pharr-Lee
Independent Director
BOARDS:
AAA Automobile Club of Southern California; Lightstone Value Add REIT V
AAA Automobile Club of Southern California; Lightstone Value Add REIT V
Shane Goodwin
Associate Dean, Finance Professor
SMU Cox School of Business
BOARDS:
Truist, OrthoMed Anesthesia, Crystal Clearwater
Truist, OrthoMed Anesthesia, Crystal Clearwater
Margot Carter
Co-Founder
Cien
BOARDS:
Tyler Technologies, IBP, Eagle Materials
Tyler Technologies, IBP, Eagle Materials
Debra Dial
Retired CAO
AT&T
BOARDS:
Dow Inc.; Hubbell
Dow Inc.; Hubbell
Leadership Committee
Janet Wheeler
SVP & Managing Director
Huntington National Bank
Elizabeth Brandon
Partner
Reed Smith
Shin-Wen Kuo
SVP AI Strategy, M&A Integration
Hewlett Packard Enterprise
Kim Keating
Managing Director & Partner
BCG
Michelle Vopni
Dallas Office Managing Partner
EY
Renee Arrington
Chair
NACD North Texas
Elizabeth Musico
Vice President Human Resources US Oncology
McKesson
Cassandra McKinney
EVP, Executive Director Retail Bank
Comerica Bank
Michaela Greenan
Partner
Infosys Consulting
Diane Paddison
Founder & Executive Director
4word
Nichole Jordan
Partner
Grant Thornton
Doreen Griffith
Partner
Grant Thornton
Colleen Bloch
Vice President, North America Finance
Toyota
Santhi Gullapalli
Senior Vice President, Finance
AMN Healthcare
Megan Burkhart
Senior EVP, Chief Administrative Officer
Comerica Bank
Debra Dial
Retired CAO
AT&T
Kimberly Kesler
Managing Partner
KPMG
Debra Brennan Tagg
President
BFS Advisory Group
Shelie Gustafson
Chief People Officer
Jacobs
Debra von Storch
Partner, Retired
EY
Michelle Sing
Vice President, Communications & Philanthropy
JC Penney
Jessica Pulliam
Partner
Baker Botts
Sandra Phillips Rogers
SVP, Corporate Resources, Chief Legal Officer
Toyota
Shane Goodwin
Associate Dean & Finance Professor
SMU Cox School of Business
Julie England
Independent Director
TTM Technologies, ERCOT
Holly Tucker
Partner
Deloitte
Lisa Tran
Managing Director
SMU
Margot Carter
Co-Founder
Cien
Karen Ideno
Group VP, Chief Procurement Officer, ESG Investing
Toyota
Kelly Ann Doherty
Chief People & Communications Officer
Mr. Cooper
Marissa Jarratt
Chief Marketing Officer
7-Eleven
Joanna Ridgway
Senior VP of Global Sales
Cien
Sarah Salmon
Credit Administration Officer
Comerica Bank
Carrie Kirby
Chief Administrative Officer
Vistra Corp.
Christine Perez
Editor and CEO
D Magazine
Daniel Clifford
Board Network Leader - Director
EY
Debbie Dennis
Chief Customer Officer, SVP and CHRO
Oncor
Bets Lillo
Executive in Residence
Texas Christian University
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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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!
Multi-city – $50K
Multi-city – $40K
Multi-city – $30K
Emerald
Platinum
Gold
Silver
Thank you to our In-Kind Donors!
Worldwide
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