The Denver Conversation on Board Leadership

In-Person Strategic Networking Event

May 15, 2025

Time: 12:30 PM to 6:00 PM

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Elevate Your Board Journey

VENUE: The Cable Center

CO-CHAIRS

Meme Stokes Callnin

Independent Board Director

COMPANY: Meme Stokes Callnin, LLC

BOARDS: American Heart Association Go Red for Women Campaign Board, ThrivePass, Wonderbound

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.

Agenda

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

Kris Pederson

Board Director and Retired EY Partner

MODERATOR

BOARDS:
NFL Alumni, NACD Colorado

Joe Hurd

Non-Executive Director

BOARDS:
Lloyd's of London, Trustpilot Group plc

Donna Lynne, DrPH

Chief Executive Officer

Denver Health

BOARDS:
Colorado Hospital Association, University of Denver

Lisa Zuniga Ramirez

Independent Director

BOARDS:
Century Communities, Peoples Financial Services Corporation

Director Coaches

Luella Chavez D'Angelo

Senior Advisor

Lee Hecht Harrison

BOARDS:
Delta Dental of Colorado Foundation, Denver Scholarshop Foundation

Robert Caruso

Managing Partner

B/3 Management Resources

BOARDS:
Great Professional Websites, Inc., Fortius Metals, Inc.

Jennifer Colosimo

President, Enterprise

FranklinCovey

BOARDS:
FranklinCovey Board of Directors Growth Committee, Trustee for the Women’s Foundation of Colorado

Judy Toran Cousin

Venture Partner

Anthropy Partners

BOARDS:
BetterAge, AgeRate

Bill Heck

Human Capital Management Practitioner

BOARDS:
Program Committee of the Colorado Chapter of the Private Directors Association

Akasha Absher

Co-President

Syntrinsic, an IMA Company

BOARDS:
Pinnacol Assurance, BH Credit Management LLC (Advisory Committee)

Mary Beth Vitale

CEO

BOARDS:
Luna Innovations Inc., Women Corporate Directors Global

Sarah Irizarry

President

THRIV3 LLC

BOARDS:
Ent Credit Union, NACD Colorado

Kay Henze

Independent Board Director

BOARDS:
Ent Credit Union, A Moment of You (Amoofy)

Maureen Upton

Independent Board Member

Executive Director, NACD Colorado

BOARDS:
Janus Henderson Investors, Cascadia Minerals Ltd.

Nicole Vogrin

Chief Corporate Affairs Officer

BOARDS:
Waterdrop, formerly Western Union International Bank

Sue Harnett

Independent Director

BOARDS:
Extra Space, How Women Lead

Cheryl Campbell

Independent Director

BOARDS:
Pacific Gas & Electric, TC Energy

Beth-Ann Eason

Board Director

BOARDS:
Quad, Infillion

Carole Buyers, CFA

Independent Board Member

BOARDS:
Nielsen-Massey Vanillas, Denver Employee Retirement Plan

Kathy Cunningham

BOARDS:
ReMax Holdings Inc., J. D. Edwards (both past)

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Barbara Faulkenberry

Major General (Retired)

BOARDS:
Callon Petroleum, USA Truck (both past)

Ronald “Ron” Brown

Partner

Heidrick & Struggles

BOARDS:
National Association of Corporate Directors (NACD), Colorado Chapter

Mary Zappone

CEO and Director

Sundyne

BOARDS:
Sundyne, Axalta

Courtnee Chun

Independent Board Member

BOARDS:
Central Garden & Pet, Inc., J.Jill Inc.

Kelly Jean Brough

President & CEO

Fitzsimons Innovation Community

BOARDS:
Haselden Construction, History Colorado

John Kelley

Chair and Executive Director

BOARDS:
CereHealth, Circadence

Teresa Van De Bogart

Global VP IT Solution Delivery

Molson Coors (retired)

BOARDS:
Boards-ReMax Holdings, Mile High United Way

Umadevi Gopaldass

Chair and Board Director

BOARDS:
Cascade Energy, VECKTA

Michelle Lucero

Strategic Advisor

BOARDS:
COPIC, Boettcher Foundation

Marta Ronquillo Newhart

Corporate Director

BOARDS:
Lincoln Tech

Leadership Committee

Peggy Kutchera

Executive Director

JPMorgan

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

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$250

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