The Houston Conversation on Board Diversity

In-Person Strategic Networking Event

October 27, 2023

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

CT

Optional learning, networking, and continental breakfast from 8-9 AM

VENUE: CPNL at Rice University

CO-CHAIRS

Susan "Susi" Knight

Senior Consultant and Vice President

Owner, Knight Consulting

Judy Moses

Director - Reservoir Management, Americas

Chevron

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.

8:00 – 9:00 am: Networking & Continental Breakfast with optional session on How Your Board Service Can Work for You: How to use your nonprofit board experience to grow your network and build your career (limited availability)

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.

Panelists

Regina Mayor

Global Head of Clients & Markets

KPMG

Rhonda Smith

Chief Financial Officer, Deputy Director

Houston Police Department

BOARDS:
Kayne Anderson BDC Inc and Kayne DL, St. Luke's Health System

Max Yzaguirre

Board Member & Strategic Advisor

BOARDS:
Aris Water Solutions (symbol: ARIS), Altria Group (symbol: MO)

Amanda Brock

CEO & President

Aris Water Solutions

BOARDS:
Coterra Energy, Macquarie Infrastructure Corporation

Director Coaches

Sam Holroyd

Independent Advisor

Golden Advisory Services

BOARDS:
Chord Energy, Amerant Bankcorp

Max Yzaguirre

Independent Board Member

BOARDS:
Aris Water Solutions, Altria

Mary Ricciardello

Independent Director

BOARDS:
Eagle Materials, ProPetro Services Inc.

Patti Melcher

Managing Partner

EIV Capital

BOARDS:
Boards of EIV Capital Portfolio Companies

Jan Schott

EVP & CFO

TG Natural Resources LLC

BOARDS:
formerly board of FireBird Energy LLC

Karen David-Green

Independent Board Director

BOARDS:
NOW Inc. (NYSE: DNOW) & PHX Energy Services Corp. (TSX: PHX)

Paula Harris

Senior VP of Community and Foundation Executive Director

Houston Astros

BOARDS:
Helix Energy Solutions; Chart Industries

Janeen Judah

Independent Board Director

BOARDS:
Patterson UTI; Crestwood Midstream Partners, LP

Betsy Berkhemer-Credaire

CEO & Board Member

50/50 Women on Boards

Elizabeth Leykum

Founder

Serenade Capital LLC

BOARDS:
Valaris, IES Holdings

Amanda Brock

CEO & PRESIDENT

Aris Water Solutions

BOARDS:
Coterra Energy, Macquarie Infrastructure Corporation

Melody Meyer

President

Melody Meyer LLC & Women with Energy

BOARDS:
BP, AbbVie and NOV, Inc.

Lee Jourdan

Independent Board Director

BOARDS:
PROS Holdings and SEARCH Homeless Services

Ruth Dreesen

Director

Gevo Inc.

BOARDS:
DMC Global, Triten Energy Partners

Susan Cunningham

Non Executive Director

BOARDS:
Whiting Petroleum Corporation, Enbridge

Cindy Durrett

Chief Administrative Officer & Board Member

Solaris Oilfield Infrastructure, Inc.

BOARDS:
Children's Transplant Initiative

Lemar Brown

Board Member / Speaker

BOARDS:
Certarus Ltd., Wharton Energy Network

Laurie Argo

Independent Energy Consultant

BOARDS:
Solaris Oilfield Infrastructure, Rattler Midstream LP

Laura Murillo

President and CEO

Houston Hispanic Chamber of Commerce

BOARDS:
The Plaza Group, Prosperity Bancshares, Inc

Carla Mashinski

Board Member / Author / Speaker

BOARDS:
Primoris Services Corporation, BKV Corporation

Michelle Lewis

Independent Board Director

BOARDS:
ADENTRA, e2log

Marie Guillot

CEO & Managing Partner

ABACO International Partners

Marla Fielder

Director of Health & Wellness

Kroger Houston

BOARDS:
InterFaith Ministries, Texas Federation of Chain Drug Stores

Greg Montgomery

Chief Financial Officer

Permex Petroleum Company

BOARDS:
Permex Petroleum Company

Georganne Hodges

Independent Board Director

BOARDS:
PBF Energy, TransAlta Renewables

Kim Denney

Managing Director & Board Member

Newport LLC

BOARDS:
Joule Processing

Leadership Committee

Lidiya Deane

President

Women's Energy Network Houston

Mandy Hurt

Chief Human Resources Officer

Chord Energy

Lizet Gomez-Lluguin

Litigation and Damage Value Consultant

FTI Consulting

Jamie Franklin

Partner

White & Case LLP

Sandy Jones-Murski

Senior Director, Account Management

Aetna

Patricia Garcia

Partner

Baker Tilly US

Nishita Singh

Vice President, Operations Support

Cheniere Energy Inc.

Audrey Schexnailder

VP, Human Resources Business Partner

Bank of Texas

Sara Dejay Willis

Vice President, Private Client Advisor

Bernstein Private Wealth Management

Regina Mayor

Global Head of Clients & Markets

KPMG

Paige Hicks

Senior Purchasing Specialist

Bechtel Corporation

Cary Luhn

Accounting Services Partner in Charge

Calvetti Ferguson

Victoria Lazar

Non-Executive Director

Alley

Cindy Durrett

Chief Administrative Office & Board Member

Solaris Oilfield Infrastructure, Inc.

Amanda Brock

CEO & PRESIDENT

Aris Water Solutions

Michelle Collette

Talent Management Manager

Marathon Oil

Sarah K. Morgan

Partner, Capital Markets and Mergers & Acquisitions

Vinson & Elkins

Julie Sudduth

EVP & Regional President, Greater Houston

PNC Bank

Jennifer Whalen

Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer

Bristow Group

Veronica Torres-Martinez

Director

Bridgepoint Consulting

Shanta Eaden

CEO & Fractional Change Leader

Leader’s Edge Consulting

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

Victoria Salem

Managing Counsel, Finance & Tax

Cheniere

Rachael Lichmann

Partner

Kirkland & Ellis

Georganne Hodges

Independent Board Director

Robin Fielder

Executive Vice President, Low Carbon Strategy & Chief Sustainability Officer

Talos Energy

Alicia Strickland

Vice President, Corporate Banking

Bank of Texas

Hillary Holmes

Partner

Gibson Dunn

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.