The New York City Conversation on Board Diversity

In-Person Strategic Networking Event

November 7, 2023

5:00 PM - 7:30 PM

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VENUE: EY Headquarters, One Manhattan West, New York 10001 48th Floor. Requires Check In At Security Desk In Lobby

CO-CHAIRS

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Afsar Farman-Farmaian

General Counsel

Varagon Capital Partners
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Afsar Farman-Farmaian

General Counsel

Varagon Capital Partners
Dana-Gilland

Dana Gilland

President and Chair, Board of Directors

Nest Egg Foundation, Inc.
Dana-Gilland

Dana Gilland

President and Chair, Board of Directors

Nest Egg Foundation, Inc.
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Jennifer Mota

Head of Human Resources and DEI

MFA Financial, Inc.
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Jennifer Mota

Head of Human Resources and DEI

MFA Financial, Inc.
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Laura Maness

Global CEO & Board Director

Grey Global Group
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Laura Maness

Global CEO & Board Director

Grey Global Group
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Sandra Zarraga

Principal

Ernst & Young, LLP
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Sandra Zarraga

Principal

Ernst & Young, LLP
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Susan Gross Sholinsky

Board of Directors, Member of the Firm

Epstein Becker Green
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Susan Gross Sholinsky

Board of Directors, Member of the Firm

Epstein Becker Green

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

Eva-Harris

Eva Harris

Independent Consultant
Big Pond Inc.
BOARDS:
E2Open
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Laurie Goodman

Founder and Co-Director
Housing Finance Policy Center, Urban Institute
BOARDS:
MFA Financial, Inc. & Arch Capital Group, Ltd.
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Jim Wilson

CEO
Talon America
BOARDS:
AMI Music Entertainment (Chair) and Atari
Margaret-Preston

Margaret Preston

Managing Director
Cohen Klingenstein, LLC.
BOARDS:
McCormick & Co. and Otis Elevator, Co.
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Jing Huang

Senior Vice President
Oscar Health
BOARDS:
InFinT Acquisition Corp.
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Rowena Track

CEO
Boys & Girls Club of Stamford
BOARDS:
Board of Governors of University of New Haven
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Alice Brennan

Senior Advisor
Advaita Capital
BOARDS:
Greenbacker Renewable Energy Company ll, FRMO Corp. and RENN Fund
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Merrie S. Frankel

President
Minerva Realty Consultants
BOARDS:
Agree Realty Corp
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JoAnn Laing

President
3 Oxbridges Inc.
BOARDS:
3 Oxbridges Inc. and The National Robotics Education Foundation
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Helaine Suval

President
Suval Consultants
BOARDS:
UJA Federation of NY and DOROT
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Teresa DeLuca, MD, MBA

Physician Executive, Faculty Advisor
BOARDS:
Surgery Partners and 180 Life Sciences
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Laurie Harris

Audit Partner (Retired), PWC
BOARDS:
Hagerty and Synchronoss Technologies

Leadership Committee

Jennie-Martel

Jennie Martel

Chief of Global Brand Protection

Colgate-Palmolive

Gittings Global - NE78938

Deborah Cannavino

Member of the Firm

Epstein Becker Green

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Leanne M. Haupt

Chief Legal Officer

Geller & Company LLC

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Jennifer T. Mermel

Chief Operating Officer

BTIG

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Marylee Jenkins

Partner

Arent Fox LLP

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Elizabeth Morton

CEO

1 Force Management LLC.

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Melissa Jampol

Member of the Firm

Epstein Becker Green

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Frances Green

Of Counsel

Epstein Becker Green

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Gretchen Harders

Member of the Firm

Epstein Becker Green

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Katrina Klier

Chief Marketing Officer

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William J. Tuttle

Partner

Kirkland & Ellis LLP

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Victoria Zerjav

Partner

Holland & Knight LLP

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Debbie Fortnum

Co-Founder, COO

Macondo Vision

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Scott Lyons

Partner

Katten

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John Dedyo

Partner

Hunton Andrews Kurth

Payam-Siadatpour

Payam Siadatpour

Partner

Eversheds Sutherland

Sasha-Richardson

Sasha Richardson

President

SKR Advisory Services

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George C. Whipple, III

Member of the Firm

Epstein Becker Green

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. 

Thank you to our Sponsors!

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Thank you to our In-Kind Donors!

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