COPYRIGHT © 2024 50/50 WOMEN ON BOARDS
The Houston Conversation on Board Diversity
In-Person Strategic Networking Event
November 1, 2024
Time: 7:30 AM - 12:45 PM
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A limited number of additional seats are available via the waitlist. Please register now and join the waitlist for more information.
VENUE: CPNL at the Anderson Clarke Center at Rice University
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
7:30 – 8:30 a.m.: Networking & Continental Breakfast
8:45 – 10:00 a.m.: Panel Discussion: Empowering Women and Diverse Candidates for Boardroom Success – Proven Strategies to Secure Corporate Board Positions, Cultivate Essential Skills, and Navigate the Evolving Challenges in Today’s Corporate Governance
10:10 – 11:10 a.m.: Group Coaching Sessions with Esteemed Director Coaches – Board director coaches will provide insight and guidance on how to “Get on a Corporate Board”
11:20 – 11:35 a.m.: Join for a Group Photo and Collective Reflections
11:45 – 12:45 p.m.: Your Choice: Additional Networking Opportunities or Attend a Bonus Educational Session by Rice University on Philanthropy and Nonprofit Leadership
Panelists
Andy Hendricks
CEO
Patterson-UTI
BOARDS:
Patterson-UTI
Patterson-UTI
Raquelle Lewis
Director, Southeast Texas Communications
Texas Department of Transportation
BOARDS:
CenterPoint Energy
CenterPoint Energy
Lynn Elsenhans
Independent Board Director
BOARDS:
Baker Hughes, Saudi Aramco
Baker Hughes, Saudi Aramco
Marie Myers
Executive Vice President and CFO
Hewlett Packard Enterprise
BOARDS:
KLA Corporation
KLA Corporation
Melody Meyer
President
Melody Meyer LLC & Women with Energy
BOARDS:
BP, AbbVie
BP, AbbVie
Director Coaches
Betsy Berkhemer-Credaire
President
50/50 Women on Boards
Andy Hendricks
CEO
Patterson-UTI
BOARDS:
Patterson-UTI
Patterson-UTI
Marie Myers
CFO
Hewlett Packard Enterprise
BOARDS:
KLA
KLA
Robin Fielder
Independent Board Director
BOARDS:
Select Water Solutions
Select Water Solutions
Anddria Clack-Rogers Varnado
President and Board Director
Consumer & Digital Businesses
BOARDS:
Red Robin, Columbia Bank
Red Robin, Columbia Bank
John Driver
CEO
Lynx Technology
BOARDS:
Vital Energy Inc, Broadway Financial/City First Bank, N.A.
Vital Energy Inc, Broadway Financial/City First Bank, N.A.
Mary Ricciardello
Independent Director
BOARDS:
ProPetro Services, Eagle Materials
ProPetro Services, Eagle Materials
Julie Dill
Non Executive Director
BOARDS:
Rayonier Advanced Materials, Southern Star Central Gas Pipeline
Rayonier Advanced Materials, Southern Star Central Gas Pipeline
Rhonda Smith
CFO / Deputy Director
Houston Police Department
BOARDS:
Kayne Anderson BDC, Houston Municipal Employees Pension System
Kayne Anderson BDC, Houston Municipal Employees Pension System
Mary Bass
Partner - Executive & Board Placements
Spencer Stuart
Amine Soudani
Managing Director Global LNG North America
Total Energies
BOARDS:
Cameron LNG
Cameron LNG
Lynn Elsenhans
Independent Board Director
BOARDS:
Saudi Aramco, Baker Hughes
Saudi Aramco, Baker Hughes
Angela John
Independent Director
BOARDS:
Parkland Corporation (TSX:PKI), Tetra Technologies Inc. (NYSE:TTI)
Parkland Corporation (TSX:PKI), Tetra Technologies Inc. (NYSE:TTI)
Dorothy Ables
Independent Director
BOARDS:
Coterra Energy, Martin Marietta Materials
Coterra Energy, Martin Marietta Materials
Carla Mashinski
Board Member / Author / Speaker
BOARDS:
Primoris Services Corporation, BKV Corporation
Primoris Services Corporation, BKV Corporation
Meg Lassarat
Independent Director
BOARDS:
ENGlobal, Hargrove EPC
ENGlobal, Hargrove EPC
Jeannie Powers
Managing Director, Head of Domestic Traditional Energy
EIG Partners
BOARDS:
Maverick Resources, Gulfport (GPOR)
Maverick Resources, Gulfport (GPOR)
Lemar Marie Brown
Managing partner/Speaker
Negocium Group
BOARDS:
InnoVent Renewables
InnoVent Renewables
Melody Meyer
President
Melody Meyer LLC & Women with Energy
BOARDS:
BP, AbbVie
BP, AbbVie
Laurie Argo
Independent Energy Consultant
BOARDS:
Solaris Oilfield Infrastructure, Rattler Midstream LP
Solaris Oilfield Infrastructure, Rattler Midstream LP
Michelle Lewis
Independent Board Director
BOARDS:
ADENTRA, e2log
ADENTRA, e2log
Marie Guillot
Managing Partner, Texas
EMA Partners International
Marla Fielder
Director of Health & Wellness
Kroger Houston
BOARDS:
InterFaith Ministries, Texas Federation of Chain Drug Stores
InterFaith Ministries, Texas Federation of Chain Drug Stores
Georganne Hodges
Independent Board Director
BOARDS:
PBF Energy and Natural Gas Services Group
PBF Energy and Natural Gas Services Group
Ruth Dreesen
Director
BOARDS:
DMC Global, Triten Energy Partners
DMC Global, Triten Energy Partners
Kim Denney
Managing Director & Board Member
Newport LLC
BOARDS:
Joule Processing
Joule Processing
Laura Murillo
President and CEO
Houston Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
BOARDS:
The Plaza Group, Prosperity Bancshares, Inc
The Plaza Group, Prosperity Bancshares, Inc
Elizabeth Leykum
Founder
Serenade Capital LLC
BOARDS:
Valaris, IES Holdings
Valaris, IES Holdings
Amanda Brock
CEO & PRESIDENT
Aris Water Solutions
BOARDS:
Coterra Energy, Macquarie Infrastructure Corporation
Coterra Energy, Macquarie Infrastructure Corporation
Cindy Durrett
Chief Administrative Officer & Board Member
Solaris Oilfield Infrastructure, Inc.
BOARDS:
Children's Transplant Initiative
Children's Transplant Initiative
Patti Melcher
Managing Partner
EIV Capital
BOARDS:
Boards of EIV Capital Portfolio Companies
Boards of EIV Capital Portfolio Companies
Karen David-Green
Independent Board Director
BOARDS:
DNOW Inc. (NYSE: DNOW) & PHX Energy Services Corp. (TSX: PHX)
DNOW Inc. (NYSE: DNOW) & PHX Energy Services Corp. (TSX: PHX)
Janeen Judah
Independent Board Director
BOARDS:
Patterson-UTI and Aethon Energy
Patterson-UTI and Aethon Energy
Leadership Committee
Maria Prince
Global Head of ESG and Supply Chain Risk
DuPont
Vanessa Sutherland
EVP, Government Affairs, General Counsel & Corp Secretary
Phillips 66
Nikki Brewer
Chief People Officer
Pros, Inc.
Luisa Muskus
Senior Associate
White & Case LLP
Brandy Jones
Vice President Human Resources
Apache
Sable Waters
Partner, Audit Services
Grant Thornton
Brent Price
President, Consulting Services
WG Consulting
Deborah Buks
President / Founder
Ward
Dd Budiharto
Founder & CEO
Cyber Point Advisory, LLC
Amy Hefley
Partner and Deputy Department Chair, Litigation
Baker Botts
Kathryn Roark
Sr VP Sustainability, Diversity & Culture
Patterson-UTI
Traci Vanstone
HR Director
Marathon
Amelia Quintero
Manager and Women's ERG Chair
Cheniere
Jill Niswonger
Health Environment Safety Leader
Sharon Beemer
Midstream Energy Executive
Alicia Strickland
Senior Vice President
Bank of Texas
Hillary Holmes
Partner
Gibson Dunn
Patricia Garcia
Partner
Baker Tilly US
Jennifer Whalen
Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer
Bristow Group
Sara Dejay Willis
Vice President, Private Client Advisor
Bernstein Private Wealth Management
Paige Hicks
Supply Chain Management
Venture Global LNG
Lidiya Deane
President
Women's Energy Network Houston
Julie Sudduth
EVP & Regional President, Greater Houston
PNC Bank
Veronica Torres-Martinez
Director
Bridgepoint Consulting
Shanta Eaden
CEO & Fractional Change Leader
Leader’s Edge Consulting
Cindy Durrett
Chief Administrative Office & Board Member
Solaris Oilfield Infrastructure, Inc.
Soha Haque
Principal
SH Strategies LLC
Hanh Langlinais
Vice President, Employee Benefits
USI Insurance Services
Shara Hammond
Senior DEI & Culture Manager
Baker Hughes
Mariela Poleo
Manager and President, Simon Bolivar Foundation
Citgo
Amanda Brock
CEO & PRESIDENT
Aris Water Solutions
Lizet Gomez-Lluguin
Senior Director, Forensic & Litigation Consulting
FTI Consulting
Victoria Salem
Managing Counsel, Finance & Tax
Cheniere
Laura Huschka
Senior Proposal Strategist
Burns & McDonnell
Rachael Lichmann
Partner
Kirkland & Ellis
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