50/50 Women on Boards Greater Seattle

What an outpouring of appreciation and support we’ve received on the heels of last week’s Greater Seattle Conversation on Board Diversity!  Over 150 women came together to learn, grow, strategize and connect as part of 50/50 Women on Boards' mission to advance gender balance and diversity on corporate boards through education, advocacy and empowerment. Events like this don’t just happen. A heartfelt thank you to our incredible Leadership Committee for giving so generously of your time, expertise, and connections to make this event such a resounding success. Thank you to Co-Chairs, Christina Easton and Diane Davis, and to committee members Shannon Boldizsar, Teresa Duran, Traci Granston, MD, MBA, Crystal Grays, CPA, Nicole Grogan, Caitlin Hardy, Kathi Lentzsch, Leslie Lorenz, Sarah Makar, Chris Manderino, Adriane Musuneggi, Sandi L Navarro, PhD, Rashmi R. Rao, and Jin Zhang. Your hours of work over this past year are deeply appreciated. 📣 Thank you also to our amazing sponsors: 🏆 GOLD: Parker, Smith & Feek 🩶 SILVER: Alaska Airlines, Banner Bank, DLA Piper, KPMG, Perkins Coie & PwC 🏛️ VENUE SPONSOR: Seattle University 🙏 IN KIND: Seattle Premium Headshots, Top Pot Doughnuts, UBS & Lisa Callan of Callan Cellars Be sure to follow us for more local events and gatherings!  And make plans now to join (or sponsor!) us for the 2025 Conversation. With gratitude, 50/50 Women on Boards #5050WOB, #5050WomenOnBoards, #WomanCorporateDirectors, #NACD, #WomenInLeadership, #LeadershipDevelopment, #CorporateBoards, #SeattleEvents, #BoardReady, #OnBoardingWomen, #WomenInBio, #AthenaAlliance, #Chief, #HimForHer, #WomenOnBoards, #SeattleU, #FosterSchool, #BetterBoardsInitiative

Friends! What a tremendous turnout we had for the 50/50 Women on Boards, Greater Seattle Conversation on Board Diversity.  Over 150 accomplished female executives (& a few men!) filled the room with energy, inspiration and a profound sense of community.  Together we learned about being strategic to ensure your voice is heard; BAD as a mantra (Bold, Audacious and Daring); the importance of understanding your “why,” defining your value proposition and knowing your worth; and that the single biggest asset any of us have is our network. It is the key to unlocking opportunities - both for us and for those we will lift up alongside us. A heart-felt thank you to our inspiring speaker, Diana Birkett Rakow; our insightful panelists, Amy Bohutinsky, Cindy L. Runger, Hope Cochran and moderator Laura Close; and to our amazing coaches who made the small-group coaching sessions such a highlight: Uwa Airhiavbere, Amy Bann, Alisa Cohen, Kathy Gersch, Cate Goethals, PCC, Lindsay Hoeschen, Michael Millegan, Kirsten Morbeck, Vanessa Pegueros, Jenne Pierce, Minakshi Velamoor, and Kim Vu. Your direct and invaluable contributions were what made this event such a huge success. 📣 Thank you also to our sponsors, who helped make all of this possible: 🏆 GOLD: Parker, Smith & Feek 🩶 SILVER: Alaska Airlines, Banner Bank, DLA Piper, KPMG, Perkins Coie, Puget Sound Energy & PwC 🏛️ VENUE SPONSOR: Seattle University 🙏 IN KIND: Lisa Callan of Callan Cellars, Seattle Premium Headshots, Top Pot Doughnuts and UBS Be sure to follow us for more local events and gatherings.  And make plans now to join (or sponsor!) the 2025 Conversation. With gratitude, 50/50 Women on Boards #5050WOB, #5050WomenOnBoards, #WomanCorporateDirectors, #NACD, #WomenInLeadership, #LeadershipDevelopment, #CorporateBoards, #SeattleEvents, #BoardReady, #OnBoardingWomen, #WomenInBio, #AthenaAlliance, #Chief, #HimForHer, #WomenOnBoards, #SeattleU, #FosterSchool, #BetterBoardsInitiative

Great turn out for the 50/50 Women on Boards Greater Seattle Conversation on Board Diversity.

THIS THURSDAY! Join us for The Greater Seattle Conversation on Board Diversity. Join 150 other top executive women in charting your path to the boardroom. Hear experienced Corporate Directors share their board journeys, discuss what it takes to succeed, and participate in small group coaching to develop the skills necessary to succeed at both the executive and board level. JUST SEVEN TICKETS LEFT! Don't miss out! ⏰ AGENDA: 1:30 pm Doors Open 2:30 pm Welcome + Introductions 2:35 pm Boards Diversity Progress Update 3:00 pm Keynote Speaker: Diana Birkett Rakow 3:15 pm Panel Session with Laura Close Break 4:00 pm Small Group Coaching 5:30 pm Main Session Close & Thank You! 5:30–7:30 pm Networking Reception & Refreshments 🔥 Thank you also to our sponsors, who helped make all of this possible: 🏆 GOLD: Parker, Smith & Feek 🩶 SILVER: Alaska Airlines, Banner Bank, DLA Piper, KPMG, Perkins Coie, Puget Sound Energy & PwC 🏛️ VENUE SPONSOR: Seattle University 🙏 IN KIND: Lisa Callan of Callan Cellars, Seattle Premium Headshots, Top Pot Doughnuts and UBS Interested? Join us! Register today. #5050WOB, #5050WomenOnBoards, #WomanCorporateDirectors, hashtag #NACD, #WomenInLeadership, #LeadershipDevelopment, #CorporateBoards, #SeattleEvents, #BoardReady, #OnBoardingWomen, #WomenInBio, #AthenaAlliance, #Chief, #HimForHer, #WomenOnBoards, #SeattleU, #FosterSchool, #BetterBoardsInitiative

We're nearing capacity for the Greater Seattle Conversation on Board Diversity on 10/10, and down to just final few tickets! Don't wait, reserve your spot and register today. WHY ATTEND? Experienced Corporate Directors will share their board journeys, discuss what it takes to succeed, and provide small group coaching to help high-potential women develop the skills necessary to succeed at both the executive and board level. A networking session follows. ⏰ AGENDA: 1:30 pm Doors Open 2:30 pm Welcome + Introductions 2:35 pm Boards Diversity Progress Update 3:00 pm Keynote Speaker: Diana Birkett Rakow 3:15 pm Panel Session with Laura Close Break 4:00 pm Small Group Coaching 5:30 pm Main Session Close & Thank You! 5:30–7:30 pm Networking Reception & Refreshments 🔥 Thank you also to our sponsors, who helped make all of this possible: 🏆 GOLD: Parker, Smith & Feek 🩶 SILVER: Alaska Airlines, Banner Bank, DLA Piper, KPMG, Perkins Coie, Puget Sound Energy & PwC 🏛️ VENUE SPONSOR: Seattle University 🙏 IN KIND: Lisa Callan of Callan Cellars, Seattle Premium Headshots, Top Pot Doughnuts and UBS Interested? Join us! Register today. #5050WOB, #5050WomenOnBoards, #WomanCorporateDirectors, hashtag #NACD, #WomenInLeadership, #LeadershipDevelopment, #CorporateBoards, #SeattleEvents, #BoardReady, #OnBoardingWomen, #WomenInBio, #AthenaAlliance, #Chief, #HimForHer, #WomenOnBoards, #SeattleU, #FosterSchool, #BetterBoardsInitiative

Counting down to 10/10/2024 when The Greater Seattle Conversation on Board Diversity returns. Learn from an all-star line-up of speakers, panelists and director-coaches and accelerate your path to boardroom success. 📣 Special shout-out to our coaches who make our small-group coaching session an annual highlight: Uwa Airhiavbere, Amy Bann, Amy Bohutinsky, Shannon Boldizsar, Alisa Cohen, Kathy Gersch, Cate Goethals, PCC, Traci Granston, MD, MBA, Lindsay Hoeschen, Michael Millegan, Kristen Morbeck, Vanessa Pegueros, Diana Birkett Rakow, Cindy L. Runger, Minakshi Velamoor, and Kim Vu. 🙏 Thank you also to our sponsors: 🏆 GOLD: Parker, Smith & Feek 💥 SILVER: Alaska Airlines, Banner Bank, DLA Piper, KPMG & Perkins Coie 👏 VENUE SPONSOR: Seattle University Interested? Join us! Just a few tickets left. #5050WOB, #5050WomenOnBoards, #WomanCorporateDirectors, #NACD, #WomenInLeadership, #LeadershipDevelopment, #CorporateBoards, #SeattleEvents, #BoardReady, #OnBoardingWomen, #WomenInBio, #AthenaAlliance, #Chief, #HimForHer, #WomenOnBoards, #SeattleU, #FosterSchool, #BetterBoardsInitiative

The Greater Seattle Conversation on Board Diversity returns October 10th, 2024 with an all-star line-up of speakers, panelist and director-coaches. Learn from experienced directors who will share their stories and help propel you to success in your own board role. 📣 Introducing and a special shout-out to our amazing coaches: Uwa Airhiavbere, Amy Bann, Amy Bohutinsky, Shannon Boldizsar, Alisa Cohen, Kathy Gersch, Cate Goethals, PCC, Traci Granston, MD, MBA, Lindsay Hoeschen, Michael Millegan, Kristen Morbeck, Vanessa Pegueros, Diana Birkett Rakow, Cindy L. Runger, Minakshi Velamoor, and Kim Vu. 🙏 Thank you also to our sponsors: 🏆 GOLD: Parker, Smith & Feek 💥 SILVER: Alaska Airlines, Banner Bank, DLA Piper, KPMG & Perkins Coie 👏 VENUE SPONSOR: Seattle University Interested? Join us! Register today. #5050WOB, #5050WomenOnBoards, #WomanCorporateDirectors, #NACD, #WomenInLeadership, #LeadershipDevelopment, #CorporateBoards, #SeattleEvents, #BoardReady, #OnBoardingWomen, #WomenInBio, #AthenaAlliance, #Chief, #HimForHer, #WomenOnBoards, #SeattleU, #FosterSchool #BetterBoardsInitiative

Excited to announce the panelists for our Greater Seattle Conversation on Gender Diversity, taking place October 10th, 2024 from 2:30pm - 5:30pm PT at Seattle University, with a networking reception to follow.  Amy Bohutinsky (Zillow, Duolingo, PSBJ Director of the Year, 2023), Hope Cochran (MongoDB, Hasbro, PSBJ Director of the Year, 2021) and Cindy L. Runger (First Financial Northwest Bank, Gonzaga University Board of Regents) will share their experience on the road to the boardroom, and what it takes to succeed once there. Laura Close, HR Tech Influencer and #SXSW Innovation Award Winner will moderate. The panel discussion will be followed by our popular small-group coaching sessions. A networking reception will close out the evening. 📣Special thanks to our sponsors:   🏆 GOLD:  Parker, Smith & Feek 💙 SILVER:  Alaska Airlines, Banner Bank, DLA Piper, KPMG & Perkins Coie 👏 VENUE SPONSOR:  Seattle University   Interested? Join us! Register today as a guest or consider one of our sponsorship packages. #5050WOB, #5050WomenOnBoards, #WomanCorporateDirectors, #NACD, #WomenInLeadership, #LeadershipDevelopment, #CorporateBoards, #SeattleEvents, #BoardReady, #OnBoardingWomen, #WomenInBio, #AlaskaAirlines, #BannerBank, #DLAPiper, #KPMG, #ParkerSmithFeek, #PerkinsCoie, #PSE, #SeattleU, #FosterSchool, #BetterBoardsInitiative, #SeattleEvents

Thrilled to announce Diana Birkett Rakow as the keynote speaker for our upcoming event - the Greater Seattle Conversation on Gender Diversity, taking place October 10th, 2024 from 2:30pm - 5:30pm PT with a networking reception to follow.  We're also excited to welcome Alaska Airlines as a Silver Sponsor.   As SVP of Public Affairs & Sustainability for Alaska Airlines and an independent corporate director for Puget Sound Energy, Diana is an experienced c-suite executive and an independent board director who’s led ESG, corporate affairs and communications strategies to drive responsible growth and impact in highly regulated and consumer-facing industries, and to advance sustainability solutions in business. Diana is also responsible for Alaska’s venture investment arm, Alaska Star Ventures, and serves on the boards of Philanthropy Northwest, the Alaska Airlines Foundation, and the Seattle Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce.   Diana will give us a glimpse inside her own personal journey to the boardroom as we explore this year’s topic, "Empowering Women to Firsts, Nexts and Boardroom Success."  A panel discussion with other experienced directors, small group coaching, and a networking session, all follow.   Interested? Join us! Register today as a guest or consider one of our sponsorship packages. #5050WOB, #5050WomenOnBoards, #WomanCorporateDirectors, #NACD, #WomenInLeadership, #LeadershipDevelopment, #CorporateBoards, #Seattle, #SeattleEvents, #BoardReady, #OnBoardingWomen, #WomenInBio, #AlaskaAirlines, #PSE, #DLAPiper, #SeattleU, #FosterSchool, #BetterBoardsInitiative

As co-chair of 50/50 Women on Boards Greater Seattle Leadership Committee, I am grateful to work amongst many inspiring and supportive, senior women. I am also very grateful for the generosity of local sponsors, panelists, director coaches and our very special keynote speaker. Join us and learn how we are empowering Women in our community to thrive on corporate boards #5050wob #genderparity #research+#education #networking