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.
On the 3rd of December 2025 Financial Women of San Francisco members gathered for the annual holiday party and celebration at Robert Half in San Francisco. It was a great opportunity for members and guests to conclude the year by mixing and mingling in a warm atmosphere with tasty refreshments. The event was hosted by our 2025 FWSF President, Mona Ahmadi, who provided an annual review. “Our theme this year was “Empowering the Future.”
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Each year we recognize one member for the Distinguished Member of the Year award. For 2025, the honor went to Kim Scala, who served on FWSF’s board as Secretary. Kim has been a steadfast and deeply committed member of FWSF for many years, contributing her expertise, leadership, and institutional knowledge across multiple roles.
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Some long term members who have served on the FWSF board for several years were captured during the December Holiday Party. Counter-clockwise are Kim Scala, Maureen Young, Kathleen Nielsen, Kim Pugh, and Tracy Teale.
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AI or specifically Generative AI (GenAI) and Machine Learning (ML) are hot topics currently, offering the opportunity to boost efficiency and create value. This includes the financial space and specifically, the impact of GenAI in finance and regulatory efforts.
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“AI in finance” is one of those phrases that sparks both excitement and anxiety. Many finance professionals are curious about where to begin but hesitant to overhaul everything at once. The good news? You don’t need to. The most impactful transformations often start with one small, meaningful step.
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On Tuesday the 4th of November, FWSF, in collaboration with City National Bank, had the honor of hosting Dr. Mary Lomax Ghuarduzzi, to discuss embracing invisible challenges in the workplace. Dr. Lomax discussed how those who don’t look like they have a difference might not be supported, as it doesn’t appear as though they have a need, and how the ADA is part of a history of civil rights legislation.
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On Wednesday the 28th of May, Financial Women of San Francisco, hosted the 2025 Financial Woman of the Year luncheon. Financial Women of San Francisco members, sponsors, past honorees, scholarship recipients, and friends, all gathered to honor this year’s Financial Woman of the Year, Kirsten Rhodes, Vice Chair and Client Relationship Development Leader at Deloitte.
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With November comes Thanksgiving, and the growth of “Giving Tuesday,” normally the Tuesday after Thanksgiving, held in the US on the 4th Thursday of November, and the 15th of November, National Philanthropy Day.
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I grew up in a family in Istanbul where philanthropy was part of our daily lives, not an activity we thought about once a year. That culture, combined with all I have learned in the investment and philanthropy worlds, has fueled my career to this point: I support visionary, talented investors and philanthropists looking to make impact in and beyond their local communities.
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Ramya achieved a major milestone when her firm was named “Customer Experience Partner of the Year – Americas” by Jedox, a global leader in Enterprise Performance Management (EPM) solutions.
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Kim is excited to share a project that she's working on – a Financial Literacy program for high school students.
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During San Francisco Tech Week on October 7, 2025, the Financial Women of San Francisco (FWSF) hosted an industry-leadership and networking event at Visa’s headquarters: “Women Driving the Fintech Revolution.”
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The fall new member lunch was held on October 28, 2025. It provided our new members with the opportunity to expand their networks within FWSF, learn more about the organization, and continue fostering relationships. Organized by the Membership committee, it is a casual and warm way to introduce new members to our community.
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On October 29, 2025, FWSF hosted an industry-leadership panel on stablecoins at Berkeley Haas, moderated by Professor Christine Parlour of Berkeley Haas. The panel brought together experts from regulation, entrepreneurship, and global payments: Brynly Llyr, Dora Chai, and Christina Potter.
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