Past event highlights

If you missed any of FWSF’s women-in-finance events in San Francisco or the East Bay, click the links below for event highlights.

Our signature events include the FWSF Financial Woman of the Year luncheon and scholarship awards ceremony.

To get more involved, see our list of upcoming events.

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Annual Meeting and Holiday Party

Past event highlights

FWSF ended 2024 with our Annual Meeting and Holiday Party on December 11 at Aprio 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.

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Financial Woman of the Year Recap

Past event highlights

On Wednesday, September 18, FWSF hosted a successful Financial Woman of the Year Award Program and Luncheon that honored Lisa Pantages, CFO of the San Francisco Giants, as our 2024 Financial Woman of the Year. Pleas scroll down for event photos.

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Regulatory Outlook for Fintech and Banking, June 18, 2024

Past event highlights

On June 18, FWSF held a “Regulatory Outlook for Fintech and Banking” event featuring Michele Alt, Partner and co-founder of the Klaros Group, which advises banks and fintechs on complex regulatory issues related to U.S. licensing and business plans.

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Be the Change You Want to See in the World

Past event highlights

On Thursday, May 16, 2024 FWSF held our signature “Master Class: Lessons in Leadership” event featuring a panel of distinguished women leaders in the technology industry: Irina Berkon (CFO and Board Member of Metallicus), Shannon Nash (CFO of Nash, an Alphabet company), and Shannon Power (CFO of Scope AR), moderated by Liz Fisher (certified health coach and former FWSF Board Member).

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Driving Change: Financial Literacy Equity Inclusion

Past event highlights

On the 18th of April 2024, the “Advancing Women into Financial Power,” event was held at FHL Bank in San Francisco. This Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging event featured moderator Rekha Gurnani Chowdhury (HR, DEI&B, Pay Transparency & Pay Equity Expert and Wharton MBA), in conversation with panelists: Lisha Bell (Economic Opportunity Manager, Podcast Host, PayPal, and Co-Founder, BLXVC), Cassandra Cummings (Wealth & Investment Strategist, Digital Finance Influencer, Founder, Author, and Speaker) and Joann Lee Wagner (VP of People Operations, Common Future).

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