Registration

8:00–8:30am

Welcome Remarks + Introduction 

Coffee Cart & Networking – Activity: Read, Watch, Listen. 

8:30–9:10am

9:10–9:20am

9:20–11:20am

The Resilience Masterclass: Leading with Strength in Times of Change 
In this high-impact 2-hour workshop, leadership strategist Molly Cook to Fortune 500 companies, will guide you through practical, proven tools to strengthen your resilience. You’ll explore how to adapt with confidence during macroeconomic shifts, leadership changes and personal life events. Molly will inspire you to leverage your own resilience mindset to transform how you lead by helping your teams grow in their own resourcefulness and ability to cope with change and adversity. Blending real-world frameworks with interactive exercises while introducing science-based mind-body techniques, Molly will help you understand and apply the mindset and science of resilience to transform personal attitudes and approaches to navigate challenges with composure, create stability amidst uncertainty, and lead with lasting impact—both in your career and your life.

Speakers: 
Molly Cook, Senior Manager, Ernst & Young LLP
Monica Lin-Meyer, Senior Managing Consultant & Executive Coach, Ernst & Young LLP

11:20–11:30am

Break

Building Influence and Strategic Authority in the C-Suite
As finance leaders, we’re often at the center of the biggest decisions—yet building lasting influence across the organization takes more than just financial acumen. This panel will explore how today’s most effective operators and investors are earning trust, driving enterprise-wide strategy, and growing their leadership presence inside and outside the boardroom. It’s a timely conversation for anyone looking to elevate their voice and impact across the business. 

Panelists: 
Amy Duong (Moderator), PE & VC Director, Citizens Private Bank
Helen Liang, Founder and GP, FoundersX Ventures
Margaret Kessler, Director of Operations, Asia Society
Sagit Manor, CFO, Nayax

11:30–12:15pm

12:15–1:15pm

Lunch

Preparing the Next Generation of Leadership: Identifying, Developing & Retaining Top Talent in Today’s Market 
Strong leadership pipelines start with intentional talent development. This session explores how to identify high-potential team members, build mentorship and training programs, and retain top performers in a competitive market. Perfect for leaders looking to strengthen their bench or plan for long-term succession. 

Panelists: 
Laura Long (Moderator), CFO/COO, Hanson Bridgett
Delphine Bernard, CFO, H2O.ai
Kelly Sheehan, CFO, Corliss
Mansi Khetani, CFO, ChargePoint

1:15–2:05pm

2:15–2:45pm

Personal Branding: Own Your Narrative
Your personal brand is one of your most important leadership tools—and for women in senior roles, it’s both harder to shape and more critical to get right. In this session, Priya Huskins shares strategies to build a brand that supports your career at every stage, from rising leader to boardroom contender. Learn how to refine your presence, communicate with clarity, and own your narrative with intention. 

Speaker: Priya Huskins, Senior Vice President, Woodruff Sawyer

3:45–4:00pm

Closing Remarks

2024 Agenda Coming Soon!

Break

2:05–2:15pm

Break

2:45–2:55pm

Building Your CFO Career Strategy: Navigating the Role, the Moves, and What Comes Next
This panel brings together experienced CFOs to discuss how they’ve approached their careers with long-term strategy—not just in landing the role, but in shaping what comes before and after. From navigating board opportunities, evaluating new opportunities and knowing when to make a move, to negotiating compensation and equity with confidence, this conversation offers candid insights for finance leaders looking to build lasting influence and value throughout every stage of their career. 

Panelists: 
Lisa Banks (Moderator), CFO, Abnormal AI
Clara Vu, CFO, Horsley Bridge Partners
Delphine Herve, CFO, Sephora North America
Priya Thakur, BU CFO, Visa

2:55–3:45pm

4:00–5:00pm

Cocktail Hour

Kathleen Herrmann

Sponsor Partner
Business Development Director
kherrmann@eliassengroup.com

Kristin Beaulieu

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

Jeanna Madlener

Regional Community Chair, 
Oregon 
Woodruff Sawyer Vice President, 
Account Executive
jmadlener@woodruffsawyer.com

Rachel Miller

Norcal Community Chair
Woodruff Sawyer Vice President 
ramiller@woodruffsawyer.com

Amy Duong-Jafarpour

Sponsor Partner
Director of PE & VC Group
amy.duong@citizensprivatebank.com

Victoria Klisch

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

Lauren Hartman

Customer Relationship Manager

Jennifer Ries 

Sponsor Partner
CRO

Thursday, October 23rd, 2025 

8:00am–5:00pm PT

The City Club of San Francisco
155 Sansome Street
San Francisco, CA 94104 

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SPONSORS

If you're interested in becoming a sponsor of this event, reach out to Victoria Klisch at vklisch@woodruffsawyer.com