The Houston Conversation on Board Diversity

In-Person Strategic Networking Event

October 27, 2023

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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

CO-CHAIRS

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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

Chevron
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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.

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

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Regina Mayor

Global Head of Clients & Markets
KPMG
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Rhonda Smith

Chief Financial Officer, Deputy Director
Houston Police Department
BOARDS:
Kayne Anderson BDC Inc and Kayne DL, St. Luke's Health System
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Max Yzaguirre

Board Member & Strategic Advisor
BOARDS:
Aris Water Solutions (symbol: ARIS), Altria Group (symbol: MO)
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Amanda Brock

CEO & President
Aris Water Solutions
BOARDS:
Coterra Energy, Macquarie Infrastructure Corporation

Director Coaches

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Sam Holroyd

Independent Advisor
Golden Advisory Services
BOARDS:
Chord Energy, Amerant Bankcorp
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Max Yzaguirre

Independent Board Member
BOARDS:
Aris Water Solutions, Altria
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Mary Ricciardello

Independent Director
BOARDS:
Eagle Materials, ProPetro Services Inc.
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Patti Melcher

Managing Partner
EIV Capital
BOARDS:
Boards of EIV Capital Portfolio Companies
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Jan Schott

EVP & CFO
TG Natural Resources LLC
BOARDS:
formerly board of FireBird Energy LLC
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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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Paula Harris

Senior VP of Community and Foundation Executive Director
Houston Astros
BOARDS:
Helix Energy Solutions; Chart Industries
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Janeen Judah

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

CEO & PRESIDENT
Aris Water Solutions
BOARDS:
Coterra Energy, Macquarie Infrastructure Corporation
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Melody Meyer

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

Non Executive Director
BOARDS:
Whiting Petroleum Corporation, Enbridge
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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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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, BKV Corporation
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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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Greg Montgomery

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

Independent Board Director
BOARDS:
PBF Energy, TransAlta Renewables
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Kim Denney

Managing Director & Board Member
Newport LLC
BOARDS:
Joule Processing

Leadership Committee

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Lidiya Deane

President

Women's Energy Network Houston

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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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Jamie Franklin

Partner

White & Case LLP

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Sandy Jones-Murski

Senior Director, Account Management

Aetna

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Patricia Garcia

Partner

Baker Tilly US

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Nishita Singh

Vice President, Operations Support

Cheniere Energy Inc.

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Audrey Schexnailder

VP, Human Resources Business Partner

Bank of Texas

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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

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Paige Hicks

Senior Purchasing Specialist

Bechtel Corporation

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Cary Luhn

Accounting Services Partner in Charge

Calvetti Ferguson

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Victoria Lazar

Non-Executive Director

Alley

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Cindy Durrett

Chief Administrative Office & Board Member

Solaris Oilfield Infrastructure, Inc.

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Amanda Brock

CEO & PRESIDENT

Aris Water Solutions

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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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Julie Sudduth

EVP & Regional President, Greater Houston

PNC Bank

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Jennifer Whalen

Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer

Bristow Group

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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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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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Victoria Salem

Managing Counsel, Finance & Tax

Cheniere

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Rachael Lichmann

Partner

Kirkland & Ellis

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Georganne Hodges

Independent Board Director

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

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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