The Los Angeles Conversation on Board Diversity

In-Person Strategic Networking Event

May 18, 2023

3:30 PM - 6:30 PM

PT

VENUE: ASU Downtown LA

CO-CHAIRS

Suzanne DeJong

Suzanne DeJong

Partner and Advanced Manufacturing & Mobility Leader

Ernst & Young
Cynthia Ruiz

Cynthia Ruiz

Vice President of the Board of Directors

Los Angeles Department of Water and Power
Jackie Filla

Jackie Filla

President

LA City Commission on Women
Jaime Lee

Jaime Lee

CEO

Jamison Realty Inc.
Harbor Commissioners at the Port of Los Angeles
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Lisa Cagnolatti

Senior Vice President, Customer Service

Southern California Edison
Renee Young

Renee Young

Managing Partner

Myaslan Consulting
NAWBO-LA, President
Betsy Berkhemer-Credaire

Betsy Berkhemer-Credaire

CEO & Board Member

50/50 Women on Boards

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

Katie-Koch

Katie Koch

Moderator
President and CEO
The TCW Group
BOARDS:
The Investment Fund for Foundations (TIFF), The Investment Company Institute (ICI)
Stacie-Olivares

Stacie Olivares

Chief Investment Officer/Advisor
BOARDS:
Federal Retirement Thrift Investment; Kroll Bond Rating Agency (KBRA); former boards CalPERS and Core Scientific
April-Henry

April Henry

Managing Partner
Hawkeye Digital
BOARDS:
ATN International
SciPlay, a social games company
Nanxi Liu

Nanxi Liu

CEO and Co-founder
Blaze Technology
BOARDS:
CarParts.com
Grupo Proeza (Mexico)
Former board of Kindred Biosciences
Leslie-Heisz

Leslie Heisz

Independent Director
BOARDS:
Public Storage, Edwards Lifesciences, Capital Group Fund Boards, Kaiser Permanente
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Maria Anguiano

Event Host
Executive Vice President, Learning Enterprise
Arizona State University
BOARDS:
UC Board of Regents
The James Irvine Foundation
KIPP Foundation

Director Coaches

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Ann Lundy

SVP Finance and Chief Audit Executive
Activision Blizzard
BOARDS:
Beachbody and Call of Duty Endowment
ECMC Foundation Staff

Peter Taylor

Independent Director
BOARDS:
Edison International
23 and Me
Ako-Shimada-Williams

Ako Williams

Vice President
Ushio America
BOARDS:
KA Imaging Inc.
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Julie Hill

Member of the Board of Directors
BOARDS:
Abbett Family of Funds, Anthem (former), and 50/50 Women on Boards
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Gloria Lee

Board Director
Rutan & Tucker, LLP
BOARDS:
Hanmi Bank and Council of Korean Americans
Les-Sussman

Les Sussman

Practice Leader
RGP
BOARDS:
East West Bancorp
Claudia Kotchka

Claudia B. Kotchka

Independent Director
BOARDS:
Loblaw Corp (Canadian Grocery Chain)
Blackberry (former)
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John Iino

Global Chief Diversity Officer
Reed Smith LLP
BOARDS:
USC Board of Trustees
Jonathan Club
50/50 WOB
Bonnie-Hill

Bonnie Hill

Independent Director
BOARDS:
Banc of California, Home Depot (former)
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Kimber Maderazzo

Chairman
C200
BOARDS:
Musely, Synergy Life Science
Keith-Dorsey

Keith Dorsey

Managing Partner of CEO & Board Services
Boyden Executive Search
BOARDS:
Vimly Benefit Solutions, City of La Quinta's Financial Advisory Commission
Anna-Kan

Anna Kan

Director
CVB Financial Corp (NASDAQ: CVBF)
BOARDS:
CVB Financial Corp., California Manufacturing Technology Consulting
Angela-Gardner

Angela Gardner

Partner
Heidrick and Struggles
BOARDS:
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Jeff-Sakaguchi

Jeff Sakaguchi

Lead Independent Director
TrueBlue, Inc.
BOARDS:
TrueBlue, Inc.; Eccentex
Edie-Ames

Edie Ames

CEO
Tastes on the Fly
BOARDS:
The Cheesecake Factory
Dawn-Haghighi

Dawn Haghighi

General Counsel
Murcor Real Estate Services
BOARDS:
Director, Elevate Services
Hoshi-Printer

Hoshi Printer

Independent Director
BOARDS:
Lantronix - Audit Chair
AerNos, Inc.
Craig Levra 2022

Craig Levra

EVP-COO
Goodwill Southern California
Founding Member GoodwillFinds.com
BOARDS:
Virco Manufacturing; Los Angeles Sports & Entertainment Commission
Jeri-Harman

Jeri Harman

Founder & Chairman
Avante Capital Partners

Leadership Committee

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Deidre Lind

Laura Lake

Laura Lake

Global Head of ESG

Payden & Rygel

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Ayako Utsumi

Founder

Valon Consulting

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Diana Mogollon

General Manager

Warner Bros. / Stage 13

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Elizabeta Ealy

VP, Marketing

FSA Store, Health-e Commerce

Mary-Machado-Schammel

Mary Schammel

Director

Venture Advisors Business Sales and Acquisitions

Millie-Yamaki

Millie Yamaki

SVP, Community Relations Manager

Bank of America

Garrett-Gin

Garrett Gin

VP, Community Rel. Manager

Bank of America

Dawn-Haghighi

Dawn Haghighi

General Counsel

Murcor Real Estate Services

Bernice-Ledbetter

Bernice Ledbetter

Director, Pepperdine Center for Women in Leadership

Pepperdine University

Tammy-Tucker

Tammy Tucker

SVP, Commercial Sales

Health Net

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Renee Fraser

Ph.D., Founder and CEO

Fraser Communications, and Host of “The Renee Fraser Show” on KABC Radio

Denita-Willoughby

Denita Willoughby

CEO

The Willoughby Group

Schenae-Rourk

Schenae Rourk

NAWBO-LA

Kimber-HS

Kimber Maderazzo

Chairman

C200

Jeri-Harman

Jeri Harman

Founder & Chairman

Avante Capital Partners

Joanne-HansonBonney

Joanne Hanson Bonney

Managing Director, Investment Operations

Ares Management Corporation

Kimberlina-Whettam

Kimberlina Whettam

Principal

Kimberlina Whettam & Associates

Melanie-Cibik

Melanie Cibik

General Counsel

Teledyne Technologies Incorporated

Laura-Farber

Laura Farber

Managing Partner

Hahn & Hahn LLP

Trisha-Muse

Trisha Muse

Director, Community Relations

SoCal Gas

Stefani-Freeburg

Stefani Freeburg

Director of Business Development

Kusar

Heather Somaini

Heather Somaini

Chief Administrative Officer

Hackman Capital Partners

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Terri Hernandez Rosales

Vice President

NBCUNIVERSAL

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Debora Vrana

Chief Communications Officer

City National Bank

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Ilyanne Morden Kichaven

Former Executive Director

SAG-AFTRA

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Nicole Mihalka

Managing Director

JLL

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Teena Hostovich

Vice Chair, Pacific

Lockton Companies

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Stasia Washington

Senior Managing Director

First Foundation Advisors

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Leisa Wu

Board Member

Forest Lawn
Community Partners

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Lynn Kious

Senior Managing Director

NEWMARK

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Kathleen Milford

CPA, Director, Tax

CBIZ

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Anisha Goodly

Managing Director, Head - EM Portfolio Specialist team

TCW

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Samantha Paxson

Chief Experience Officer

Co-op Solutions

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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