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

Afsar Farman-Farmaian

General Counsel

Varagon Capital Partners

Dana Gilland

President and Chair, Board of Directors

Nest Egg Foundation, Inc.

Dana Gilland

President and Chair, Board of Directors

Nest Egg Foundation, Inc.

Jennifer Mota

Head of Human Resources and DEI

MFA Financial, Inc.

Jennifer Mota

Head of Human Resources and DEI

MFA Financial, Inc.

Laura Maness

Global CEO & Board Director

Grey Global Group

Laura Maness

Global CEO & Board Director

Grey Global Group

Sandra Zarraga

Principal

Ernst & Young, LLP

Sandra Zarraga

Principal

Ernst & Young, LLP

Susan Gross Sholinsky

Board of Directors, Member of the Firm

Epstein Becker Green

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

Independent Consultant

Big Pond Inc.

BOARDS:
E2Open

Laurie Goodman

Founder and Co-Director

Housing Finance Policy Center, Urban Institute

BOARDS:
MFA Financial, Inc. & Arch Capital Group, Ltd.

Jim Wilson

CEO

Talon America

BOARDS:
AMI Music Entertainment (Chair) and Atari

Margaret Preston

Managing Director

Cohen Klingenstein, LLC.

BOARDS:
McCormick & Co. and Otis Elevator, Co.

Jing Huang

Senior Vice President

Oscar Health

BOARDS:
InFinT Acquisition Corp.

Rowena Track

CEO

Boys & Girls Club of Stamford

BOARDS:
Board of Governors of University of New Haven

Alice Brennan

Senior Advisor

Advaita Capital

BOARDS:
Greenbacker Renewable Energy Company ll, FRMO Corp. and RENN Fund

Merrie S. Frankel

President

Minerva Realty Consultants

BOARDS:
Agree Realty Corp

JoAnn Laing

President

3 Oxbridges Inc.

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

Helaine Suval

President

Suval Consultants

BOARDS:
UJA Federation of NY and DOROT

Teresa DeLuca, MD, MBA

Physician Executive, Faculty Advisor

BOARDS:
Surgery Partners and 180 Life Sciences

Laurie Harris

Audit Partner (Retired), PWC

BOARDS:
Hagerty and Synchronoss Technologies

Leadership Committee

Jennie Martel

Chief of Global Brand Protection

Colgate-Palmolive

Deborah Cannavino

Member of the Firm

Epstein Becker Green

Leanne M. Haupt

Chief Legal Officer

Geller & Company LLC

Jennifer T. Mermel

Chief Operating Officer

BTIG

Marylee Jenkins

Partner

Arent Fox LLP

Elizabeth Morton

CEO

1 Force Management LLC.

Melissa Jampol

Member of the Firm

Epstein Becker Green

Frances Green

Of Counsel

Epstein Becker Green

Gretchen Harders

Member of the Firm

Epstein Becker Green

Katrina Klier

Chief Marketing Officer

William J. Tuttle

Partner

Kirkland & Ellis LLP

Victoria Zerjav

Partner

Holland & Knight LLP

Debbie Fortnum

Co-Founder, COO

Macondo Vision

Scott Lyons

Partner

Katten

John Dedyo

Partner

Hunton Andrews Kurth

Payam Siadatpour

Partner

Eversheds Sutherland

Sasha Richardson

President

SKR Advisory Services

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.