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Making the Leap from VP to CFO and Beyond

WIF SOCAL

Wednesday, September 25

5–7pm

Costa Mesa, CA

Water Grill
3300 Bristol St, Costa Mesa, CA 92626

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ABOUT THE EVENT

Our fall workshop “From VP to CFO and Beyond”  will be held on September 25th from 5-7pm at Water Grill in Costa Mesa. During this discussion we will walk through our panelists' career journey and what they’ve learned along the way, including:

  • The difference between an operational CFO and a strategic CFO 
  • How to approach your relationship with members of the c-suite 
  • How to take risks and what it looks like in real life 

Excited to get this wonderful community together for Happy Hour to network with peers and connect on career journeys.


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ABOUT THE EVENT

Woodruff Sawyer

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US Bank


We created the Women in Finance platform to bring women in executive finance roles, across industries, together. Our aim is to create a network of the most powerful women in finance, working to elevate each other with discussion, skill-building, and connection. Through our events, our members learn more about leadership and how to excel in their roles as leaders.

SPEAKERS

Prior to her promotion to CEO and Chairman, Tammy functioned as the CFO and VP of Human Resources for Technologent over the past 15 years. Under her guidance, Cooper has driven 25% year over year revenue and GP growth in leading the corporation through its growth phase from an emerging startup to its current standing as an established $500M+ technology integrator recognized throughout the industry for its value added professional services businesses in conjunction with its diverse OEM product portfolio.

Tammy Cooper
CEO, CFO & Chairman
Technologent


Nikki Kobliha

Ms. Arsenault brings over 16 years of experience in accounting, auditing, financial reporting, mergers and acquisitions, and business operations in the life science and technology sectors. Before joining Skye as CFO in 2021, Kait built an independent consulting practice in San Francisco, where she advised CFOs and Boards of emerging public and private companies, providing expertise and addressing complex issues related to SEC reporting, technical accounting, stock-based compensation, and revenue recognition, among other subjects. During her tenure at Skye, she has facilitated two acquisitions, four financings, and an up list to the NASDAQ. 

Kaitlyn Arsenault
CFO
Skye Bioscience, Inc.

Kaitlyn Arsenault
Jennifer Cho

Jennifer Cho
CFO
Goop

Jennifer is a finance executive with extensive and progressive leadership experience in public and private companies across sectors that include consumer retail, entertainment, digital media, and technology. Jennifer is currently a Partner at FLG Partners, a leading CFO consulting and board advisory services firm where she provides strategic, financial, and operational advisory support.  Jennifer recently wrapped up her a year-long interim CFO role at GOOP and her other FLG clients include Dôen, Keen Footwear, Compass Real Estate, and more.  Prior to joining FLG, Jennifer was EVP & CFO of Otter Media.

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Lauren Palley

Lauren Palley

Regional Community Chair,
Southern California

Woodruff Sawyer Vice President 
ramiller@woodruffsawyer.com

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Kristin Beaulieu

Regional Community Chair, 
Washington
Woodruff Sawyer Vice President 
kbeaulieu@woodruffsawyer.com


Marie Gallanar

National Community Chair 
Woodruff Sawyer Vice President 

mgallanar@woodruffsawyer.com

Marie Gallanar

National Community Chair 
Woodruff Sawyer Vice President 

mgallanar@woodruffsawyer.com

Lauren Palley

Lauren Palley, Esq.

Regional Community Chair 
Southern California

Woodruff Sawyer Vice President
lpalley@woodruffsawyer.com


Jeanna Madlener

Jeanna Madlener

Regional Community Chair, 
Oregon 
Woodruff Sawyer Partner & SVP
jmadlener@woodruffsawyer.com


Marie Gallanar

National Community Chair 
Woodruff Sawyer Vice President 

mgallanar@woodruffsawyer.com

Victoria Klisch

Victoria Klisch 

Regional Community Director
Woodruff Sawyer Associate Vice President
vklisch@woodruffsawyer.com

Marie Gallanar

National Community Chair 
Woodruff Sawyer Vice President 

mgallanar@woodruffsawyer.com

Rita Al-Silhi

Rita Al-Silhi 

SVP–Commercial Relationship Mgr.
US Bank
rita.alsilhi@usbank.com