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Financial Women of San Francisco has been making news in business and financial circles for more than 60 years. Scan the articles below to see all the ways we advance the success of today’s women in finance throughout the Bay Area.

21st Financial Woman of the Year Event held September 21, 2016 at the Hyatt Regency San Francisco

A group of two dozen FWSF members gathered at the new and greatly expanded SF Museum of Modern Art on cool Thursday evening in late September. We were met by our personal guide for a tour of the Fisher Collection. Our guide was extremely knowledgeable about the Fisher Collection and told us many ‘inside’ stories about the artists and their relationships with the Fishers.

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First Annual “Make a Difference Challenge Grant” Awarded to 2016 Scholarship Recipient Vineetha Mummadi

Financial Women of San Francisco (FWSF) last week awarded their first Make a Difference Challenge Grant to Vineetha Mummadi, one of the 11 2016 Scholarship Recipients, due to her passion for improving the lives of women through education. The grant was announced at the FWSF’s 21st annual Financial Woman of the Year luncheon honoring Debbie Messemer, on Wednesday, September 21st, and will continue annually through 2020.

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CalCPA and Financial Planning Association Joint Mixer

Thank you to everyone who made this evening a great success. On May 17th, a joint mixer was held between Financial Women of San Francisco, CalCPA and Financial Planning Association. With over 50 people in attendance, the room abuzz with the sound of connections being made and good times. We look forward to seeing you at future events!

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The 31st Annual Scholarship Awards Luncheon

The luncheon to recognize the 2016 scholarship awardees was held on June 2, 2016 at the City Club of San Francisco. This one of the two main signature events of the FWSF is a highly anticipated event because it truly epitomizes the very essence of the organization. The second event will be held on 21 September 2016 at the Hyatt Regency San Francisco where the FWSF’s 21st Annual Financial Woman of the Year, Debbie Messemer, Managing Partner for KPMG’s Bay Area market, will be honored.

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How to be an Effective Media Spokesperson

Love it or hate it, coverage in the media is one of the most powerful ways to build your professional reputation – and showcase your organization. Contrary to popular belief, most effective media spokespeople are “made” not “born” and expertise in media interviews isn’t taught in school and often doesn’t come naturally to 90% of the population—especially those in highly technical or analytical fields, where speaking in “sound bites” is not part of the job description. Media interview savvy is a learned skill—based on training and experience and through honing your media interview skills, you can build your own credibility as an expert and support your cause or organization.

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