Join us for a special joint event hosted by FEI SFBA and How Women Lead!
- FEI SFBA members, partners, and guests -- please register for the event on this page. FEI non-member guests who wish to attend: Please contact Dolorez, our Chapter Administrator.
- How Women Lead members -- please register for the event on HWL's website here.
Join us for an insightful panel discussion and interactive event where we’ll explore the key steps and strategies for securing a paid corporate board position. Our panelists will cover:
- Updates on the current board landscape and recent trends
- Why serve on a board … and are you corporate board ready?
- How to identify your unique board value proposition
- Strategies for building a compelling board bio and resume
- Effective networking techniques to connect with board opportunities
- Insights into the board interview process and expectations
- Understanding board dynamics and responsibilities
1.5 CPE credits available
Speakers/panelists:
- Julie Castro Abrams -- CEO and Chair, How Women Lead & General Partner, How Women Invest
- Christine Gorjanc -- Board Director at Polestar, Forward Air Corporation, and Juniper Networks; former CFO of Arlo Technologies and Netgear
- Kenton Chow – Partner and Consulting CFO/COO at FLG Partners; Board Director at Alliant Credit Union, Nsight, Inc., and Planet Bee Foundation
- Suzy Taherian – CFO at 3Degrees Group, Inc.; Board Director at Heffernan Insurance Brokers and NewHold Investment Corporation (Nasdaq:NHIC)
- Moderator: Josette Ferrer -- Managing Director, Clairent Advisors; FEI SF Bay Area President; How Women Lead Silicon Valley Executive Board
Event schedule:
5:30pm - 6:15pm
Heavy appetizers served and networking
6:15pm - 7:30pm
Panel discussion and Q&A
7:30pm - 8:30pm
Networking and breakout groups
As part of FEI SF Bay Area’s collaborations with the FEI Silicon Valley (“FEISV”) chapter, FEISV members** can attend this event for no charge. Please contact Dolorez for FEISV registration information.
** excludes FEISV strategic partners