The Dallas-Fort Worth Conversation on Board Diversity

In-Person Strategic Networking Event

October 17, 2023

4:00 PM - 6:00 PM

CT

VENUE: SMU, Cox School of Business

CO-CHAIRS

Tracey Doi

Board Member

Quest Diagnostics; Pentair

Thear Suzuki

Global Client
Service Partner

EY

Shonn Brown

Vice President
Deputy General Counsel
ESG & Sustainability

Kimberly Clark

Darcy Cowell

Principal
People Advisory Services

EY

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

Stacey Dore - Dallas 2023 - Director Coach

Stacey Doré

Chief Strategy & Sustainability Officer

Vistra Energy

BOARDS:
Williams

Nina Vaca

Founder, Chairman & CEO

Pinnacle Group

BOARDS:
Cinemark, Comerica Bank, Austin Industries

Aishetu Fatima Dozie - Dallas 2023 - Director Coach

Aisha Fatima Dozie

Founder and CEO

Bossy Cosmetics

BOARDS:
Vita Coco

Anne Chow

Former CEO

AT&T Business

BOARDS:
3M, FranklinCovey

Director Coaches

Ray Hemmig

Founder

Retail & Restaurant Growth Capital

BOARDS:
Snappy Salads, NACDNTX

Megan Burkhart

Senior EVP, Chief Administrative Officer

Comerica Bank

BOARDS:
Xcel Energy

Tracey Doi

CFO (Retired)

Toyota

BOARDS:
Quest Diagnostics, Pentair

Debbie Dial

Retired CAO

AT&T

BOARDS:
Dow Inc.; Hubbell

Peggy-Vaughan-Dallas-2023-Director-Coach

Peggy Vaughn

Retired Partner

PWC

BOARDS:
MoneyGram

Selena LaCroix

Vice Chair of Technology Practice

Korn Ferry

BOARDS:
Renasas Electronics

Margot Carter

Co-Founder

Cien

BOARDS:
Installed Building Products, Eagle Materials

Judy Bruner

Retired EVP Adminstration & CFO

SanDisk

BOARDS:
Applied Materials; Qorvo | Rapid7; Seagate Technology

Cheryl Alston

Executive Director & CIO

Dallas Employees' Retirement Fund

BOARDS:
Globe Life, CHRISTUS Health

Daniel Clifford

Board Network Leader - Director

Julie Silcock

Partner

CDX Advisors

BOARDS:
MoneyGram; Q4; Overseas Shipholding Group

Debra von Storch

Retired Partner

BOARDS:
Canoo, Inc., Vari

Cynthia Pharr-Lee

Independent Director

BOARDS:
AAA Automobile Club of Southern California; Lightstone Value Add REIT V

Anne Motsenbocker

Retired Managing Director

JPMorgan Chase

BOARDS:
U.S. Physical Therapy, Inc.; CSW Industrials, Inc.

Shane Goodwin

Associate Dean, Finance Professor

SMU Cox School of Business

BOARDS:
Truist, OrthoMed Anesthesia, Crystal Clearwater

Bets Lillo

Executive in Residence

TCU

BOARDS:
River Logic, Entara; Skylark Wireless

Leadership Committee

Debbie Dial

Retired CAO

AT&T

Elizabeth Brandon

Partner

Reed Smith

Nichole Jordan

Partner

Grant Thornton

Doreen Griffith

Partner

Grant Thornton

Mike Shaklik

Global Managing Partner

Infosys Consulting

Ray Hemmig

Founder

Retail & Restaurant Growth Capital

Shelie Gustafson

Chief People Officer

Jacobs

Kelly Noblin

Legal Recruiter and Owner

Newhouse + Noblin LLC

Matrice Ellis Kirk

Chief Executive Officer

Ellis Kirk Group

Carina Reyes

Vice President, Cloud & Platform Engineering

Alberstons

Sarah Salmon

Managing Director & Relationship Manager

Huntington Bank

Colleen Bloch

Vice President, North America Finance

Toyota

Erin Nealy Cox

Partner

Kirkland & Ellis

Santhi Gullapalli

Senior Vice President, Finance

AMN Healthcare

Megan Burkhart

Senior EVP, Chief Administrative Officer

Comerica Bank

Nancy Avila

EVP, Chief Information Officer, Chief Technology Officer

McKesson

Bets Lillo

Executive in Residence

Texas Christian University

Debra von Storch

Partner, Retired

EY

Michelle Sing

Head of Communications & Philanthropy

JC Penney

Elizabeth Schaab

Executive Director

JP Morgan

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

Sakina Foster

Partner

Haynes and Boone

Julie England

Independent Director

TTM Technologies, ERCOT

Arcilia Acosta

President & CEO

CARCON Industries

Holly Tucker

Partner

Deloitte

Michelle Vopni

Dallas Office Managing Partner

EY

Neena Newberry

President

Newberry Executive Solutions

Nina Vaca

Founder, Chairman & CEO

Pinnacle Group

Karen Ideno

Group VP, Chief Procurement Officer, ESG Investing

Toyota

Kelly Ann Doherty

Chief People & Communications Officer

Mr. Cooper

Lisa Tran

Managing Director

SMU

Margot Carter

Co-Founder

Cien

Carrie Kirby

Chief Administrative Officer

Vistra Corp.

Christine Perez

Editor and CEO

D Magazine

Daniel Clifford

Americas Board Referral Program Leader

EY

Debbie Dennis

Chief Customer Officer, SVP and CHRO

Oncor

Marissa Jarratt

Chief Marketing Officer

7-11

Kimberly Kesler

Managing Partner

KPMG

Debra Brennan Tagg

President

BFS Advisory Group

Allison Payne

Partner

PwC

Tina Page

VP, Human Resources

McKesson

INDIVIDUAL TICKET PACKAGES
$75-$325

Our Individual Ticket Package includes an in-person strategic networking event in a city of your choice and The Global Conversation on Board Diversity™ held virtually in November, or you can purchase a Global Ticket separately. This package is designed to help you build your network and make valuable connections that can propel your career forward. Secure your spot today!

SPONSORSHIP
PACKAGES
$3,500-$100,000

Our Sponsorship Packages range from Premiere Global to City Bronze, providing you with the opportunity to showcase your commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion at any level. Benefits include inviting your female employees and clients to network strategically for their continued success, building visibility for your brand’s impact, and increasing efforts to elevate all women in the pipeline.