The Tampa Bay Conversation on Board Diversity

In-Person Strategic Networking Event

October 5, 2023

5:00 PM - 7:00 PM

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VENUE: Tampa Club

CO-CHAIRS

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Kathy Barlow, JD

Managing Director

Marsh and McLennan Companies
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Kathy Barlow, JD

Managing Director

Marsh and McLennan Companies
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Shelia Reed

Head of Business Engagement and Strategy

Ameritas Retirement Plans
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Shelia Reed

Head of Business Engagement and Strategy

Ameritas Retirement Plans

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

sali-osman

Sali Osman

Board Member
NACD Fellow
BOARDS:
Executive Technology, Cybersecurity and Privacy
Cheryl Beebe

Cheryl Beebe

Retired CFO
Ingredion Incorporated
BOARDS:
Packaging Corporation of America, The Mosaic Company and Hanesbrand, Inc
Kathryn Swintek

Kathryn Swintek

Managing Partner
Golden Seeds
Sharon Danco

Sharon Danco

Board of Directors
First Citrus Bank
BOARDS:
First Citrus Bank, Children’s Home Network
Lisa Krouse

Lisa Krouse

CEO and President
EDC Sarasota County
BOARDS:
FCCI, Gulf Coast Community Foundation
Nancy Lurker

Nancy Lurker

CEO and President
EyePoint Pharmaceuticals
BOARDS:
Altasciences, Novo Nordisk
Karen Zaderej

Karen Zaderej

CEO and President
Axogen, Inc.
BOARDS:
MedExec Women, University of Tampa
Kathleen Shanahan

Kathleen Shanahan

CEO
Turtle & Hughes, Inc.
BOARDS:
Lumia Analytics, Alloy Group, Tampa General Hospital
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Shan Atkins

Co-Founder
Chetrum Capital LLC
Lauren Valiente

Lauren Valiente

Attorney at Law
Foley & Lardner LLP
Artemis Emslie

Artemis Emslie

CEO
Cadence Rx
BOARDS:
Tampa Bay Chamber of Commerce, Stageworks Theatre
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Stephanie Sonnabend

Co-Founder & Chair
50/50 Women on Boards
Deborah-Ellinger

Deborah Ellinger

Senior Advisor
Boston Consulting Group
BOARDS:
iRobot, Tupperware and Covetrus
Sheri Orlowitz

Sheri Orlowitz

Founder and Chair
Council for Federal Cannabis Regulation
BOARDS:
Artemis Holdings Group LLC
Anne McGeorge

Anne McGeorge

Retired
Grant Thorton
BOARDS:
Magenta Therapeutics, The Oncology Institute

Leadership Committee

Amyra Finamore

Amyra Finamore

Senior Director

Bloomin' Brands

Leah Burgess

Leah Burgess

Director

Bloomin' Brands

Erin Allen

Erin Allen

Partner

Marcus & Shapira

Christine Howard

Christine Howard, Esq

Managing Partner

Fisher Phillips

Alexandra Vargas

Alexandra Vargas

Vice President

Marsh

Paulee Day

Paulee Day

Chief Legal and HR Officer

West Marine, Inc.

Kelly Lefferts

Kelly Lefferts

Chief Legal Officer

Bloomin' Brands

Ashley Agard_new

Ashley Agard

Partner

The Clarion Group

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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