The Denver Conversation on Board Diversity
In-Person Strategic Networking Event
May 15, 2025
Time: 12:30 PM to 6:00 PM
MT
Elevate Your Board Journey
VENUE: The Cable Center
CO-CHAIRS
Meme Stokes Callnin
Independent Board Director
BOARDS: American Heart Association Go Red for Women Campaign Board, ThrivePass, Wonderbound
COMPANY: Meme Stokes Callnin, LLC
Andrea Lovelady
Partner, Assurance Services, Denver Office Managing Partner
COMPANY: EY
Jamie Smith
Director, Center for Board Matters
COMPANY: 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.
12:30 PM – 1:15 PM | Check-In & Strategic Networking
Arrive early to connect with peers, panelists and coaches to engage in meaningful conversations, and set the stage for a high-impact experience.
1:15 PM – 1:45 PM | Opening Remarks & Progress Report
15 data-driven look at the state of gender balance—nationally and in Colorado—followed by insights on how we accelerate change.
1:45 PM – 3:00 PM | Executive Panel: The Boardroom Blueprint
A thought-provoking discussion with influential leaders on what it takes to secure and thrive in a board role, followed by an interactive Q&A.
3:00 PM – 3:15 PM | Break
3:15 PM – 4:30 PM | Board Journey Coaching Sessions
Guided small-group coaching to help you map out your personal board journey, refine your strategy, and gain actionable insights from experienced mentors.
4:30 PM – 4:45 PM | Closing & Special Performance
Key takeaways, final thoughts, and an inspiring introduction to the all-women Colorado Symphony Quartet.
4:45 PM – 6:00 PM | Executive Networking Reception
Continue the conversation over drinks and appetizers, building connections that matter in an exclusive networking setting.
Panelists
Joe Hurd
Non-Executive Director
BOARDS:
Lloyd's of London, Trustpilot Group plc
Lloyd's of London, Trustpilot Group plc
Donna Lynne, DrPH
Chief Executive Officer
Denver Health
BOARDS:
Colorado Hospital Association, University of Denver
Colorado Hospital Association, University of Denver
Pamela Arway
Board Director
BOARDS:
DaVita, Iron Mountain
DaVita, Iron Mountain
Lisa Zuniga Ramirez
Independent Director
BOARDS:
Century Communities, Peoples Financial Services Corporation
Century Communities, Peoples Financial Services Corporation
Kris Pederson
Board Director and Retired EY Partner
MODERATOR
BOARDS:
NFL Alumni, NACD Colorado
NFL Alumni, NACD Colorado
Director Coaches
Kay Henze
Independent Board Director
BOARDS:
Ent Credit Union, BEN Colorado
Ent Credit Union, BEN Colorado
Maureen Upton
Independent Board Member
Executive Director, NACD Colorado
BOARDS:
Janus Henderson Investors, Cascadia Minerals Ltd.
Janus Henderson Investors, Cascadia Minerals Ltd.
Nicole Vogrin
Chief Corporate Affairs Officer
BOARDS:
Waterdrop, formerly Western Union International Bank
Waterdrop, formerly Western Union International Bank
Sue Harnett
Independent Director
BOARDS:
Extra Space, How Women Lead
Extra Space, How Women Lead
Cheryl Campbell
Independent Director
BOARDS:
Pacific Gas & Electric, TC Energy
Pacific Gas & Electric, TC Energy
Beth-Ann Eason
Board Director
BOARDS:
Quad, Infillion
Quad, Infillion
Carole Buyers, CFA
Independent Board Member
BOARDS:
Nielsen-Massey Vanillas, Denver Employee Retirement Plan
Nielsen-Massey Vanillas, Denver Employee Retirement Plan
Kathy Cunningham
BOARDS:
ReMax Holdings Inc., J. D. Edwards (both past)
ReMax Holdings Inc., J. D. Edwards (both past)
Barbara Faulkenberry
Major General (Retired)
BOARDS:
Callon Petroleum, USA Truck (both past)
Callon Petroleum, USA Truck (both past)
Ronald “Ron” Brown
Partner
Heidrick & Struggles
BOARDS:
National Association of Corporate Directors (NACD), Colorado Chapter
National Association of Corporate Directors (NACD), Colorado Chapter
Mary Zappone
CEO and Director
Sundyne
BOARDS:
Sundyne, Axalta
Sundyne, Axalta
Courtnee Chun
Independent Board Member
BOARDS:
Central Garden & Pet, Inc., J.Jill Inc.
Central Garden & Pet, Inc., J.Jill Inc.
Kelly Jean Brough
President & CEO
Fitzsimons Innovation Community
BOARDS:
Haselden Construction, History Colorado
Haselden Construction, History Colorado
John Kelley
Chair and Executive Director
BOARDS:
CereHealth, Circadence
CereHealth, Circadence
Teresa Van De Bogart
Global VP IT Solution Delivery
Molson Coors (retired)
BOARDS:
Boards-ReMax Holdings, Mile High United Way
Boards-ReMax Holdings, Mile High United Way
Umadevi Gopaldass
Director
BOARDS:
Cascade Energy, VECKTA
Cascade Energy, VECKTA
Michelle Lucero
Strategic Advisor
BOARDS:
COPIC, Boettcher Foundation
COPIC, Boettcher Foundation
Marta Newhart
Corporate Director
BOARDS:
Lincoln Tech
Lincoln Tech
Leadership Committee
Meredith Kuehler
Partner
KPMG LLP
Kellie Lange
Director, People Services
DaVita
Paula Hendrickson
Senior Vice President, Retirement
NFP, an Aon Company
Katie Wooliver
Sr Director, Office of the CEO
DaVita
Shannon Saviers
Founder/President
GrowthLinx Advisors
Julie Tschida Brown
Chief People and Culture Officer
Zayo
Elizabeth Krupa
Founder
Law Office of Elizabeth Espinosa Krupa, LLC
Deon MacMillan
Chief People Officer
Pax8
Sally Hallingstad
Business Development Executive
Moss Adams
Jo Lynne Whiting
Board Chair Emeritus
Boardbound by Women's Leadership Foundation
Monica Stitt
Board Director
Dana Jacoby
Chief Executive Officer
Vector Medical Group, LLC
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!
Multi-city – $50K
Multi-city – $40K
Multi-city – $30K
Emerald
Platinum
Gold
Silver
Thank you to our In-Kind Donors!
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