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This is your opportunity to network exclusively with chief female leaders, conduct deep conversations with executives in finance, and learn timely leadership lessons from best-in-class speakers.
Laureen DeBuono
Managing Partner, FLG Partners
Stephanie Roberts
Former CFO goop, Rothys, ThirdLove + Old Navy
Amanda Richardson
CEO, CoderPad
Dayna Quanbeck
CFO, Rothy's
Shari Freedman
CFO, Room to Read
Shannon Nash
CFO, Wing
Naomi Bagdonas
Lecturer at Stanford Graduate School of Business
Hope Timberlake
Author & Founder, Forté Consulting
Melissa Herman
CFO, Carrot Fertility
Registration
Breakfast & Networking
8:30–9am
Own Your Voice
Speaker: Hope Timberlake
When women lead and use their voice, everyone gains. At times, however, women's voices aren’t being heard. We equivocate, apologize, or hold back altogether. With the right tools and support, every woman can truly own her voice—in the boardroom and beyond. In this keynote, women—and those who champion them—learn physical, cognitive, and emotional strategies to project confidence and own the room.
Welcome
Introductions and Featured Non-Profit (Girls, Inc.)
9:30–9:45am
9:45–10:45am
10:45–11am
Break
11am–12pm
Build a Better Board Presentation
Moderator: Marie Gallanar
Panelists: Kelly Kennedy, Laura Long, Kristina Campbell
In this panel discussion, we'll talk about how to present to your board, what information to present to your board, and the impact the presentation can have on either supporting (or hindering) your organization’s strategic initiatives.
12pm–1pm
Lunch
DiSC and Dealing with Different Personalities
Speaker: Amy McKenna
The foundation of personal and professional success lies in developing authentic leadership. “Be true to yourself” isn’t a worn-out pep talk. It’s valuable advice to anyone who aspires to be an effective leader. This requires a deeper understanding of oneself and realizing our personalities' impact on others. The Everything DiSC® Assessment gives us a deeper understanding of ourselves and a decoder tool to understand others better.
*Attendees are highly encouraged to take the $99 DiSC Assessment prior to the event for a more interactive workshop experience.
1pm–2pm
2pm–2:15pm
Break
How You Show Up Impacts Everything: Empowering Your Team to Problem Solve
Speaker: Jenny Davis
Empowering your people to problem solve requires you to have a solid relationship with your individual team members so they feel safe to take risks and make mistakes. In this facilitated workshop, we will discuss what you can do to foster a culture of risk-taking and change management among your peers and direct reports.
2:15pm–3:15pm
3:15pm–4:15pm
Strategic Goal Setting and Career Pathing Your Team
Moderator: Marie Gallanar
Panelists: Cecy Graf, Claire McDonough, and Joy Mbanugo
During this panel discussion our panelists will share what it takes to help your employees do their jobs effectively, creatively and with deeper satisfaction. We will examine how cultivating mentors within your organization and clear goal setting with your team members can aid in career development.
Spend the Day with the Most Influential Women in Finance
The Summit is an event exclusively
for female leaders in finance roles.
Sarah Spoja
CFO, Tipalti
Jessica Lanier
Global Head of Finance, Qualtrics
Leslie Boudreaux
Senior Managing Partner & Founder, BVOH
For general inquires, email:
Marie Gallanar
mgallanar@woodruffsawyer.com
or
Victoria Klisch
vklisch@woodruffsaywer.com
OUR MISSION:
TEAM
National Community Chair
Woodruff Sawyer Vice President
mgallanar@woodruffsawyer.com
Regional Community Chair,
Washington
Woodruff Sawyer Vice President
kbeaulieu@woodruffsawyer.com
Regional Community Chair,
Oregon
Woodruff Sawyer Vice President,
Account Executive
jmadlener@woodruffsawyer.com
Regional Community Chair,
Northern California
Woodruff Sawyer Vice President
ramiller@woodruffsawyer.com
Regional Community Chair,
Southern California
Woodruff Sawyer Vice President
lpalley@woodruffsawyer.com
Tickets Sold Out!
Thursday, September 28, 2023
8:30am–6pm PT
Log Cabin at the Presidio
1299 Storey Ave,
San Francisco, CA 94129
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YOUR INVESTMENT
$349
To elevate and keep more women in chief leadership roles.
A portion of the proceeds from the sale of tickets to the 2023 Women in Finance Summit will be donated to Girls, Inc. More information about this amazing organization and how you can get involved will be presented at The Summit.
The quality of the women in this community is exceptional and the fact that we are all in the same field makes the camaraderie and content highly valuable and relevant.
This group is a true community. Introductions and connections to other strong, capable women are huge benefits for those looking to continue to grow their networks.
What differentiates this community is the sense of belonging and sharing. Being surrounded by women who share the same challenges + opportunities is very powerful.
National Community Director
vklisch@woodruffsawyer.com
National Community Coordinator
mwu@woodruffsawyer.com
ABOUT
WiF
We created the Women in Finance platform to bring women CFOs 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.
With regular events and ongoing communications, members benefit from:
- Networking with powerful female executives
- A focus on leadership skills and career advancement
- A place for productive discussion
- Support of other women, specifically entrepreneurs and women in your community
- Carefully chosen speakers and topics, as well as small group discussions
Kristina Campbell
CFO, Ripple
Jenny Davis
VP of People Operations, AMMEX
4:15pm–4:45pm
Closing Thoughts and Giveaway
4:45pm–6pm
Networking on the Patio
Topic: What’s your biggest challenge facing you at work right now that you’d like this group to weigh in on?
If you're interested in becoming a sponsor of this event, Please reach out to Marie Gallanar at mgallanar@woodruffsawyer.com
Claire McDonough
CFO, Rivian
Kelly J. Kennedy
CFO, The Honest Company
Joy Mbanugo
CFO, Service Rocket
Amy McKenna
Founder & CEO, HumanPoint
Laura Long
COO/CFO, Hanson Bridgett, LLP
Cecy Graf
CFO, Rimon PC