The Houston Conversation on Board Diversity

In-Person Strategic Networking Event

November 1, 2024

Time: 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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VENUE: CPNL at Rice University

CO-CHAIRS

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Sara Dejay Willis

Vice President, Private Client Advisor

Bernstein Private Wealth Management
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Judy Moses

Director - Reservoir Management, Americas

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Susan "Susi" Knight

Senior Consultant and Vice President

Owner, Knight Consulting

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

8:00 – 9:00 am: Networking & Continental Breakfast. Rice University will also be offering a bonus learning session.

9:00 – 10:00 am: Empowering Women and Diverse Candidates for Boardroom Success: Strategies to Secure Corporate Board Positions, Develop Necessary Skills, and Stay Current on Challenges Facing Today’s Corporate Boards.

10:00 – 11:00 am: Coaching Sessions with our Director Coaches.

11:00 -12:00 pm: Structured Networking and Event Closeout.

Panelists

Director Coaches

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Dorothy Ables

Independent Director
BOARDS:
Coterra Energy, Martin Marietta Materials
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Carla Mashinski

Board Member / Author / Speaker
BOARDS:
Primoris Services Corporation, BKV Corporation
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Meg Lassarat

Independent Director
BOARDS:
ENGlobal, Hargrove EPC
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Jeannie Powers

Managing Director, Head of Domestic Traditional Energy
EIG Partners
BOARDS:
Gulfport (GPOR)
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Lemar Brown

Board Member / Speaker
BOARDS:
Certarus Ltd., Wharton Energy Network
Melody-Meyer

Melody Meyer

President
Melody Meyer LLC & Women with Energy
BOARDS:
BP, AbbVie and NOV, Inc.
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Laurie Argo

Independent Energy Consultant
BOARDS:
Solaris Oilfield Infrastructure, Rattler Midstream LP
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Michelle Lewis

Independent Board Director
BOARDS:
ADENTRA, e2log
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Marie Guillot

CEO & Managing Partner
ABACO International Partners
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Marla Fielder

Director of Health & Wellness
Kroger Houston
BOARDS:
InterFaith Ministries, Texas Federation of Chain Drug Stores
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Georganne Hodges

Independent Board Director
BOARDS:
PBF Energy, TransAlta Renewables
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Ruth Dreesen

Director
Gevo Inc.
BOARDS:
DMC Global, Triten Energy Partners
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Kim Denney

Managing Director & Board Member
Newport LLC
BOARDS:
Joule Processing
Laura Murillo

Laura Murillo

President and CEO
Houston Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
BOARDS:
The Plaza Group, Prosperity Bancshares, Inc
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Elizabeth Leykum

Founder
Serenade Capital LLC
BOARDS:
Valaris, IES Holdings
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Amanda Brock

CEO & PRESIDENT
Aris Water Solutions
BOARDS:
Coterra Energy, Macquarie Infrastructure Corporation
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Cindy Durrett

Chief Administrative Officer & Board Member
Solaris Oilfield Infrastructure, Inc.
BOARDS:
Children's Transplant Initiative
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Patti Melcher

Managing Partner
EIV Capital
BOARDS:
Boards of EIV Capital Portfolio Companies
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Karen David-Green

Independent Board Director
BOARDS:
NOW Inc. (NYSE: DNOW) & PHX Energy Services Corp. (TSX: PHX)
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Janeen Judah

Independent Board Director
BOARDS:
Patterson UTI; Crestwood Midstream Partners, LP

Leadership Committee

Robin Fielder

Robin Fielder

Executive Vice President, Low Carbon Strategy & Chief Sustainability Officer

Talos Energy

Alicia Strickland

Alicia Strickland

Vice President, Corporate Banking

Bank of Texas

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Hillary Holmes

Partner

Gibson Dunn

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Patricia Garcia

Partner

Baker Tilly US

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Cary Luhn

Accounting Services Partner in Charge

Calvetti Ferguson

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Jennifer Whalen

Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer

Bristow Group

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Sara Dejay Willis

Vice President, Private Client Advisor

Bernstein Private Wealth Management

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Regina Mayor

Global Head of Clients & Markets

KPMG

Paige-Hicks

Paige Hicks

Senior Purchasing Specialist

Bechtel Corporation

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Lidiya Deane

President

Women's Energy Network Houston

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Julie Sudduth

EVP & Regional President, Greater Houston

PNC Bank

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Veronica Torres-Martinez

Director

Bridgepoint Consulting

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Shanta Eaden

CEO & Fractional Change Leader

Leader’s Edge Consulting

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Lisa Sawyer

VP IT Applications

Cheniere

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Cindy Durrett

Chief Administrative Office & Board Member

Solaris Oilfield Infrastructure, Inc.

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Soha Haque

Principal

SH Strategies LLC

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Hanh Langlinais

Vice President, Employee Benefits

USI Insurance Services

Shara Hammond

Shara Hammond

Senior DEI & Culture Manager

Baker Hughes

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Mariela Poleo

Manager and President, Simon Bolivar Foundation

Citgo

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Sarah K. Morgan

Partner, Capital Markets and Mergers & Acquisitions

Vinson & Elkins

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Sandy Jones-Murski

Senior Director, Account Management

Aetna

Amanda-Brock

Amanda Brock

CEO & PRESIDENT

Aris Water Solutions

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Michelle Collette

Talent Management Manager

Marathon Oil

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Nishita Singh

Vice President, Operations Support

Cheniere Energy Inc.

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Mandy Hurt

Chief Human Resources Officer

Chord Energy

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Lizet Gomez-Lluguin

Litigation and Damage Value Consultant

FTI Consulting

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Victoria Salem

Managing Counsel, Finance & Tax

Cheniere

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Jamie Franklin

Partner

White & Case LLP

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Laura Huschka

Senior Proposal Strategist

Burns & McDonnell

GittingsLegal - NE76158

Rachael Lichmann

Partner

Kirkland & Ellis

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$250

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