The Houston Conversation on Board Diversity

In-Person Strategic Networking Event

November 2, 2023

5:30 PM - 7:30 PM

CT

VENUE: TBA

CO-CHAIRS

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Susan "Susi" Knight

Senior Consultant and Vice President

Owner, Knight Consulting
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Susan "Susi" Knight

Senior Consultant and Vice President

Owner, Knight Consulting
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Judy Moses

Director - Reservoir Management, Americas

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Judy Moses

Director - Reservoir Management, Americas

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Sara Dejay Willis

Vice President, Private Client Advisor

Bernstein Private Wealth Management
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Sara Dejay Willis

Vice President, Private Client Advisor

Bernstein Private Wealth Management

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

Director Coaches

Betsy Berkhemer-Credaire

Betsy Berkhemer-Credaire

CEO & Board Member
50/50 Women on Boards
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Elizabeth Leykum

Founder
Serenade Capital LLC
BOARDS:
Valaris, IES Holdings
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Janet Carrig

Retired SVP, Legal, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary
ConocoPhillips
BOARDS:
EQT Corporation, Columbia Threadneedle Mutual Funds
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Allison Piper Kimball

Managing Partner
Wave 27 Ventures
BOARDS:
Energy Texas, Montucky Cold Snacks
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Amanda Brock

Chief Executive Officer
Aris Water
Melody-Meyer

Melody Meyer

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

Independent Board Director
BOARDS:
Olin Corporation, Forte Foundation and Wabtec
Lee-Jourdan

Lee Jourdan

Independent Board Director
BOARDS:
PROS Holdings and SEARCH Homeless Services
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Ruth Dreesen

Director
Gevo Inc.
BOARDS:
DMC Global, Triten Energy Partners
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Alexandra "Alie" Pruner

Senior Advisor
TPH/Perella Weinberg Partners
BOARDS:
Malta Inc., NRG Energy
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Suzanne Paquin Nimocks

Retired Senior Partner
McKinsey & Company
BOARDS:
Owens Corning, Director & Corporate Governance Committee Chair: Ovintiv
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Carin Barth

President
LB Capital Inc.
BOARDS:
Enterprise Products Partners L.P., Group 1 Automotive, Inc.
Rick-Fowler

Rick Fowler

Former Chief Operating Officer
LLOG Exploration
BOARDS:
Chairman: Third Coast Midstream, Independent Board Director: Quantum Energy Partners
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Brenda Schroer

CFO
Aris Water Solutions
BOARDS:
Antero Resources Corporation
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Susan Cunningham

Non Executive Director
BOARDS:
Whiting Petroleum Corporation, Enbridge
Tony Tripodo

Tony Tripodo

Managing Director
Arch Creek Advisors LLC
BOARDS:
Former Director at Roan Resources and IPSCO Tubulars
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Marguerite Woung-Chapman

Chair of the Board and President of the Council
Girl Scouts of San Jacinto Council
BOARDS:
Independent Board Member at Chord Energy Corporation and Summit Midstream Partners, LP
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Sharon Gabrielson

Independent Board Director
BOARDS:
MTF Biologics, Former Chairman of the Board of Directors of Sharps Compliance, Chair of the Board of PracticeWise
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Cindy Durrett

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

Board Member / Speaker
BOARDS:
Certarus Ltd., Wharton Energy Network
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Laurie Argo

Independent Energy Consultant
BOARDS:
Solaris Oilfield Infrastructure, Rattler Midstream LP
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Julie Dill

Non-Executive Director
BOARDS:
Audit & Compensation Committees: Sterling Infrastructure, Nom/Gov & Chair of Compensation Committee: Rayonier Advanced Materials
Laura Murillo

Laura Murillo

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

Board Member / Author / Speaker
BOARDS:
Primoris Services Corporation
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Mary Bass

Consultant
Spencer Stuart
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Michelle Lewis

Principal
The CapStreet Group, LLC
BOARDS:
Hardwoods International
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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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Greg Montgomery

Chief Financial Officer
Permex Petroleum Company
BOARDS:
Permex Petroleum Company
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Georganne Hodges

Executive VP Supply
Trading and Logistics, Motiva
BOARDS:
TransAlta Renewables and Big Brothers Big Sisters - Lonestar
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Kim Denney

Managing Director & Board Member
Newport LLC
BOARDS:
Joule Processing

Leadership Committee

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Victoria Lazar

Executive Vice President, Chief Legal Officer and Secretary

TechnipFMC

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Rachel Roosth

Commercial Litigation Partner

Norton Rose Fulbright US LLP

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Alicia Taylor

Houston Chapter President

Women's Energy Network

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Skylair DeRanieri

Director Maintenance

Cheniere

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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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Christina Rassi

Executive Director – Sales and Service, Commercial Market

Aetna

Amanda-Brock

Amanda Brock

Chief Executive Office

Aris Water

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Joyce Adetutu

Associate, Global International Trade Practice Group

White & Case LLP

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Katie McNearney

Chief Counsel

Energy Transfer

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Michelle Collette

Talent Management Manager

Marathon Oil

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Sarah K. Morgan

Partner, Capital Markets and Mergers & Acquisitions

Vinson & Elkins

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Daniella Landers

Partner

Womble Bond Dickinson (US) LLP

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Julie Sudduth

EVP & Regional President, Greater Houston

PNC Bank

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Dovie Crouse

Director

FMG Leading

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Jennifer Whalen

Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer

Bristow Group

Veronica-Martinez

Veronica Torres-Martinez

Director

Bridgepoint Consulting

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Shanta Eaden

CEO & Fractional Change Leader

Leader’s Edge Consulting

Gittings Global - NE84671

Amy Holmes

Of Counsel

BoyarMiller

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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 Manager

Baker Hughes

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Mariela Poleo

Manager and President, Simon Bolivar Foundation

Citgo

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Victoria Salem

Managing Counsel, Finance & Tax

Cheniere

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Rachael Lichmann

Partner

Kirkland & Ellis

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Georganne Hodges

Executive VP Supply, Trading & Logistics

Motiva

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Heather Manuel

VP of Investor Relations & Communications

Gevo

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Tracie Renfroe

Managing Partner - Houston

King & Spalding

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

Hong-Ogle

Hong Ogle

Market President, Division Executive, Private Bank

Bank of America

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Hillary Holmes

Partner

Gibson Dunn

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Elizabeth DeStephens, P.E.

Chief Strategy & Sustainability Officer

Black Knight Energy

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. 

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