The Phoenix Conversation on Board Diversity

In-Person Strategic Networking Event

October 16, 2024

Time: 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM

PT

Registration is sold out

VENUE: Benchmark Global Headquarters

CO-CHAIRS

Rhonda Buseman

Chief Human Resources Officer

Benchmark

Jessica Estrada

Audit Partner

Grant Thornton LLP

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.

Agenda

2:00-3:00 pm: Welcome and Panel Discussion – Empowering Women and Diverse Candidates for Boardroom Success: Strategies to Secure Corporate Board Positions

3:00–4:00 pm: Coaching Sessions with our Director Coaches

4:00–5:00 pm: Networking Happy Hour

Keynote Speaker

Col Eileen M. Collins

Retired

USAF

Panelists

Katie Pushor

MODERATOR

Executive Coach
Inner Capital

BOARDS:
Insight Enterprises (NSIT); Vitalant, Inc.

Sissie Shank

President and CEO

Chas Roberts Air Conditioning, Inc.

BOARDS:
Knight-Swift Transportation (KNX), U-Haul (UHAL)

Bradley Preber

Director, Trustee, Advisor and former CEO Grant Thornton LLP

The Last Cast Consulting LLC

BOARDS:
LTC REIT (NYSE: LTC), Dine Development Corporation

Cornell Boggs

Board of Directors Chair

Thrivent Financial

Jen Vasin

Chief Human Resources Officer

Insight

BOARDS:
Good Foods

Director Coaches

Spartan Nash June 2, 2016 Board Meeting headshots

Elizabeth Nickels

Independent Director

Principal Mutual Funds

BOARDS:
Principal Mutual Funds, LifeHikes

Christine Nowaczyk

Senior Vice President

U.S. Bank

BOARDS:
Association for Corporate Growth - Global, Southwest Human Development

Catherine (Cathy) Eckstein

CEO

Cornerstone CMO Services

BOARDS:
TTI Success Insights

Susan Shultz

Founder

SSA Executive Search Int'l, Ltd.; The Board Institute

BOARDS:
The Board Institute, Inc.; former TesseracT

Michele Rackey

Independent trustee

Advisors Series Trust

Gabrielle Vitale

Principal

GMV Advisory Partners

BOARDS:
Cross River Bank, Phoenix Zoo

Kelyn Brannon

CFO at Celestial AI

Celestial AI

BOARDS:
Golden Gate 3D

Michelle Tinsley

CEO

Sciata

BOARDS:
QuikTrip, Sciata

Norman L. Wright

Retired - Public Company Board Director

First Solar, Inc / Option Care Health

BOARDS:
First Solar, Inc / Option Care Health

Cindie Hubiak

Corporate Board Member

BOARDS:
Papp Small & Mid-Cap Growth Fund, TTI Success Insights

Shelly Esque

Director

California Water Services Group

BOARDS:
California Water Service Company, Basis Charter Schools, Boyce Thompson Arboretum

Bill Pesch

Board Director

Hall Technologies

BOARDS:
Hall Technologies

Leadership Committee

Regina Loehr

Tax Manager

Grant Thornton Advisors LLC

Kathleen Duffy

President and CEO

Duffy Group, Inc.

Elise Thorpe

Principal, Sr. Vice President, Producer

Marsh McLennan Agency

Adrianne Wright

Retired- Sr Human Resources Executive

Christine Nowaczyk

Senior Vice President

U.S. Bank

Lisa Stevens Anderson

Regional Market President

Equality Health

Rachael Crump

Chief Accounting Officer

Insight Enterprises

Lorraine Field

Chief People Officer

Sonora Quest Laboratories

Bobbie Fox

VP, Legal and Compliance

CopperPoint Insurance Companies

Theresa Esparza

Vice President, Accounting & Treasury

ON Semiconductor Corporation

Bhavi Shah

EVP, Chief Legal Officer, General Counsel & Corporate Secretary

Vitalant

Jennifer Swanton

Director of Business Development & Community Engagement

Caliber

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.