The Los Angeles Conversation on Board Diversity

In-Person Strategic Networking Event

TBD

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CO-CHAIRS

Suzanne DeJong

EY Partner, Americas Risk Business Leader

Cornelia Cheng

Board Director and Chair, ESG Committee

LTC Properties Inc.

Karen Caswelch

CEO, bridgED robotics
COO, Archytas Automation

Boards: Canvas GFX(current)
Indianapolis Airport Authority (former)

Dawn Haghighi

General Counsel

Murcor Real Estate Services
Director, Elevate,
global law firm

Katie Edgerton

Partner

Mintz Los Angeles

Betsy Berkhemer-Credaire

President, 50/50 Women on Boards

CEO, Berkhemer Clayton Retained Executive Search

Event Highlights

50/50 Women on Boards City Conversations are dynamic events that bring together influential leaders and aspiring board members to discuss strategies for achieving gender parity on corporate boards. These engaging sessions feature expert panels, interactive discussions, and valuable networking opportunities. Attendees gain insights into the latest trends in board governance, learn from seasoned directors, and connect with peers committed to advancing women’s leadership. Whether you’re looking to enhance your board candidacy or support diversity in the boardroom, City Conversations provide the knowledge and connections to help you make a significant impact.

Keynote Panelists

Maria Contreras-Sweet

MODERATOR

24th Administrator US Small Business Administration

BOARDS:
Zions Bancorporation, Trinet, Regional Management Corporation, Vistage

Deborah Gallegos

Deputy Controller

State of California

BOARDS:
CalPERS, CalSTRS

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Katherine Blair

Partner, Capital Markets

Manatt, Phelps & Phillips

BOARDS:
Skechers U.S.A., Impac Mortgage Co.

Pam Lifford

Former President

Warner Bros. Discovery Global Brands, Franchises, and Experiences

BOARDS:
Tapestry Inc.

Jaime Lee

CEO

Jamison

BOARDS:
The James Campbell Company

Director Coaches

Diana Ingram

Independent Director

BOARDS:
Rexford Industrial Realty, ECMC Group,

Susan Schroeder

Partner

Compensation Advisory Partners

BOARDS:
National MS Society

April Henry

Managing Partner

Hawkeye Digital

BOARDS:
ATN International and SciPlay

Wei Zhang

Board Director

BOARDS:
Starbucks, Ralph Lauren

Pam Kessler

Co-President & CFO

LTC Properties, Inc.

BOARDS:
Healthpeak Properties, Inc.

Julia Gouw

Retired President and COO

East West Bank

BOARDS:
Pacific Life; VIZIO

Cornelia Cheng

Board Director and Chair, ESG Committee

LTC Properties Inc.

Deborah Gallegos

Deputy Controller

State of California

BOARDS:
CalPERS, CalSTRS

Carol Kim

Founder & Principal

Shasta Advisory

BOARDS:
California Insurance Guarantee Association (CIGA) Commissioner, LA County Emergency Medical Services Commission

Stasia Washington

Senior Managing Director

First Foundation Advisors

Ako Shimada

Vice President

Ushio America

BOARDS:
Fujitec Co., Ltd. and KA Imaging Inc.

Jeff Sakaguchi

Lead Independent Director

TrueBlue, Inc.

BOARDS:
TrueBlue, Inc.; Eccentex

Pam Lifford

Former President

Warner Bros. Discovery Global Brands, Franchises, and Experiences

BOARDS:
Tapestry Inc.

Les Sussman

Practice Leader

RGP

BOARDS:
East West Bancorp

Claudia B. Kotchka

Independent Director

BOARDS:
Loblaw Corp (Canadian Grocery Chain)
Blackberry (former)

Kimber Maderazzo

Chairman

C200

BOARDS:
Musely, Synergy Life Science

Jeri Harman

Founder & Chairman

Avante Capital Partners

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

Director

CVB Financial Corp (NASDAQ: CVBF)

BOARDS:
CVB Financial Corp., California Manufacturing Technology Consulting

Ann Lundy

SVP Finance and Chief Audit Executive

Activision Blizzard

BOARDS:
Beachbody and Call of Duty Endowment

John Iino

Global Chief Diversity Officer

Reed Smith LLP

BOARDS:
USC Board of Trustees
Jonathan Club
50/50 WOB

Jaime Lee

CEO

Jamison

BOARDS:
The James Campbell Company

Teena Hostovich

Vice Chair, Pacific

Lockton Companies

Stacie Olivares

Chief Investment Officer/Advisor

Federal Retirement Thrift Investment; Kroll Bond Rating Agency (KBRA)

BOARDS:
Former boards CalPERS and Core Scientific

Maria Anguiano

Executive Vice President, Learning Enterprise

Arizona State University

Gloria Lee

Board Director

Rutan & Tucker, LLP

BOARDS:
Hanmi Bank and Council of Korean Americans

Nanxi Liu

CEO and Co-Founder

Blaze Technology

BOARDS:
CarParts.com, Grupo Proeza (Mexico), Former board of Kindred Biosciences

Angela Gardner

Partner

Heidrick and Struggles

BOARDS:
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Edie Ames

CEO

Tastes on the Fly

BOARDS:
The Cheesecake Factory

Hoshi Printer

Independent Director

BOARDS:
Lantronix - Audit Chair
AerNos, Inc.

Craig Levra

EVP-COO
Goodwill Southern California

Founding Member GoodwillFinds.com

BOARDS:
Virco Manufacturing; Los Angeles Sports & Entertainment Commission

Katherine Blair

Partner, Capital Markets

Manatt, Phelps & Phillips

BOARDS:
Skechers U.S.A., Impac Mortgage Co.

Christine Bucklin

Leadership Committee

Rosalia Hajek

Chief Cyber Security Officer

Callaway Golf.

Laura LaCorte

Senior Vice President, Compliance, Ethics and Privacy

Public Health Institute

Grace Rosales

Senior Business Development Specialist

Mintz

Michele Stein

COO and East Valley YMCA Board of Supervisors

NAI Capital Commercial

Katie Edgerton

Partner

Mintz Los Angeles

Delora Aichholzer

Chair | Board Member | Advisor

WomenExecs on Boards | GAME

Anisha Goodly

Managing Director, Head - EM Portfolio Specialist team

TCW

Ayako Utsumi

Founder

Valon Consulting

Laura Lake

Global Head of ESG

Payden & Rygel

Leisa Wu

Board Member

Forest Lawn
Community Partners

Beta Ealy

VP, Marketing

FSA Store, Health-e Commerce

Mary Schammel

Director

Venture Advisors Business Sales and Acquisitions

Millie Yamaki

SVP, Community Relations Manager

Bank of America

Garrett Gin

VP, Community Rel. Manager

Bank of America

Renee Fraser

Ph.D., Founder and CEO

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

Denita Willoughby

CEO

The Willoughby Group

Joanne Hanson Bonney

Managing Director, Investment Operations

Ares Management Corporation

Kimberlina Whettam

Principal

Kimberlina Whettam & Associates

Trisha Muse

Director, Community Relations

SoCal Gas

Stefani Freeburg

Director of Business Development

Kusar

Heather Somaini

Chief Administrative Officer

Hackman Capital Partners

Terri Hernandez Rosales

Vice President

NBCUNIVERSAL

Debora Vrana

Chief Communications Officer

Banc of California

Nicole Mihalka

Managing Director

JLL

Cornelia Cheng

Board Director and Chair, ESG Committee

LTC Properties Inc.

Lynn Kious

Senior Managing Director

NEWMARK

Cecilia Rubio

Sr. Director, Voice of the Customer & Compliance

RTX

Jaime Lee

CEO

Jamison

Renee Young

Managing Partner

CEO, ASLAN Consulting
NAWBO-LA, President

Cynthia Ruiz

Vice President of the Board of Directors

Los Angeles Department of Water and Power

Samantha Paxson

Chief Experience Officer

Co-op Solutions

Brittaney Kimmel

Nonprofit Development and Strategic Partnerships Consultant

Geovanna Waters

INDIVIDUAL TICKET PACKAGES
$250

Our Individual Tickets include an in-person strategic networking event in a city of your choice. These events are designed to help you build your network and make valuable connections that can propel your career forward. Secure your spot today!

SPONSORSHIP
PACKAGES
$5,000+

Our Sponsorship Packages start at the City Silver level with options to curate packages at the Worldwide Corporate level, providing you with the opportunity to showcase your commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.