The Greater Seattle Conversation on Board Diversity

In-Person Strategic Networking Event

October 10, 2024

Time: 2:30 PM - 5:30 PM

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Empowering Women to Firsts, Nexts and Boardroom Success

VENUE: Campion Ballroom at Seattle University

CO-CHAIRS

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Diane Davis

Non-Executive Director

First Financial Northwest Bank
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Christina Easton

Founder & Principal Advisor

Easton Consulting Group

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

1:30 pm Doors Open

2:30 – 3:00 pm Introductions & Diversity Progress Update

3:00 – 3:15 pm Keynote Speaker

3:15 – 3:45 pm Panel Session: Firsts, Nexts & Boardroom Success

Break (15 min)

4:00 – 5:30 pm Speaker/Coach Break Out Sessions

5:30 pm Session Close & Thank You

5:30 – 7:30 pm Networking Reception & Refreshments

Panelists

Diana Birkett Rakow

Diana Birkett Rakow

Keynote Speaker
SVP Public Affairs & Sustainability
Alaska Airlines
BOARDS:
Puget Sound Energy, Philanthropy Northwest
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Laura Close

Moderator
Co-Founder
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Amy Bohutinsky

Former COO
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BOARDS:
Zillow, Duolingo
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Cindy Runger

Board Director
BOARDS:
First Financial Northwest Bank
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Hope Cochran

Managing Director
Madrona
BOARDS:
MongoDB - Audit Chair, Hasbro - Finance Chair and Audit Committee

Director Coaches

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Jenne Pierce

Board Director
CIE Tours
BOARDS:
CIE Tours
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Jenne Pierce

Board Director
CIE Tours
BOARDS:
CIE Tours
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Traci Granston

VP Clinical Strategy
Cohere Health
BOARDS:
SullivanCotter
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Minakshi Velamoor

CEO & Founder
MGV Consulting
BOARDS:
Virginia Mason Franciscan Foundation, Columbia Hospitality,
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Lindsay Hoeschen

Account Executive
Parker, Smith & Feek an IMA Company
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Shannon Boldizsar

CEO
Lakemont Public Affairs
BOARDS:
NFP Boards
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Kim Vu

Advisor/Board Member
BOARDS:
Armoire, Included
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Uwa Airhiavbere

Board Member
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Vanessa Pegueros

BOARDS:
Liveperson (LPSN) and BECU
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Alisa Cohen

Principal Executive Coach
Close Cohen Career Consulting
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Kirsten Morbeck

Managing Director
SpringRock Ventures
BOARDS:
Third Eye Health
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Mike Millegan

CEO fr President Verizon Global Wholesale
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BOARDS:
Portland General Electric, Axis Capital Holdings
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Kathy Gersch

Chief Commercial Officer
Kotter
BOARDS:
PacMed and Bartell Drugs
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Cate Goethals

Director, UW Women Board Director Development Program
Co-founder, Better Boards Initiative

Leadership Committee

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Jin Zhang

Director, Infra Capacity

Meta

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Chris Manderino

Founder & CEO

Amelia Network & CM Advisory Group

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Leslie Lorenz

Head of Retail and QSR GTM, Americas

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Nicole Grogan

Chief People Officer

Intellectual Ventures

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Crystal Grays

COO | CFO

Top Pot Doughnuts & Coffee

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Sarah Makar

Founder & Principal Advisor

Sycamore Consulting

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Kathi Lentzsch

Board Director

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Traci Granston, MD

VP Clinical Strategy

Cohere Health

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Shannon Boldizsar

CEO

Lakemont Public Affairs

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Rashmi Rao

Managing Director

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Adriane Musuneggi

Senior Vice President, Product

Carrot Fertility

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Sandi Navarro

Senior Research Scientist

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center

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Caitlin Hardy

President

Kongsberg Discovery US

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Teresa Duran

Unify Consulting Managing Director and CIO Advisory

Board Services Agency Cybersecurity, SullivanCotter

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.

Thank you to our Sponsors!

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United Airlines

Multi-city – $50K

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Multi-city – $30K

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Thank you to our In-Kind Donors!

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