AGENDA

Sessions and exact timing are subject to change until closer to the event date. Check back regularly for exciting speaker updates.  

9:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.

Breakfast and Networking | Enterprise and Opportunity Room

10:00 a.m. - 10:05 a.m. 

Welcome | Lee Anderson Room

Shanique Streete
Executive Director, Programs
U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation

10:05 a.m. - 10:15 a.m.

Opening Remarks | Lee Anderson Room

Katrina Fotovat
Senior Bureau Official, Secretary of State's Office of Global Women's Issues
U.S. Department of State

10:15 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

A Key to Business Growth: Going Global | Lee Anderson Room

With much of the world’s purchasing power outside America, women competing globally may face unique hurdles but the economic upside can be significant. This session will explore how we can develop supply chains to help women business owners trade across borders, growing their businesses and the global economy.

Rika Agusmelda
Founder and CEO
CMM Translation
Ayako Mochizuki
Owner, President and CEO
IBS Japan Co. Ltd.
Kathy Cheng
President
Redwood Classics Apparel

In conversation with: 

Alison Leo Rana
Executive Director
ExxonMobil Foundation
Saritha Venumbaka
COO
WEConnect International

11:00 a.m. - 11:50 a.m.

The Entrepreneur’s Journey: Seed, Growth, and Exit | Lee Anderson Room

Entrepreneurship is full of successes and challenges. Every step and every decision along the way shapes the business and the person leading it. This session will feature business owners discussing the various stages of an entrepreneur’s journey from seed to growth to exit.

Diana Heldfond
Founder and CEO
Parallel Learning
Shelly Lanning
Co-Founder and President
Visana Health

In conversation with: 

Jenny Abramson
Founder and Managing Partner
Rethink Impact

11:50 a.m. - 12:20 p.m.

Luncheon and Networking | Enterprise and Opportunity Room

12:20 p.m. - 1:40 p.m.

Scenario Planning | Lee Anderson Room

Scenario planning is a strategic technique that engages participants and helps us envision and prepare for potential future circumstances. Get ready to roll up your sleeves and be an active part of this process!  

Pamela Wilson
Executive Director, Strategy and Innovation
U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation
Kelsey Margey
Manager, Strategy and Innovation
U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation

1:40 p.m. - 1:50 p.m.

Break

1:50 p.m. - 2:10 p.m.

Financial Solutions for Women in the Sandwich Generation | Lee Anderson

The Sandwich Generation, predominantly comprised of women, faces the unique challenge of balancing caregiving for aging loved ones and raising children, all while managing careers and personal well-being. This fireside chat, grounded in new research, will explore the emotional, physical, and financial pressures they experience. Join us for a candid discussion on actionable strategies to build resilience, prioritize financial wellness, and plan for a secure future while finding balance amidst life’s competing demands.  

Vanessa Okwuraiwe
Principal
Edward Jones

In conversation with: 

Shanique Streete
Executive Director, Programs
U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation

2:10 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.

Expanding Access to Credit and Financial Inclusion | Lee Anderson

Credit plays a critical role in the economy, helping people achieve important milestones, such as buying a home or car, and financing day-to-day needs. Nearly 50 million Americans cannot build a stable financial future because they lack a usable credit score. This fireside chat will look at the power of data to unlock opportunities, private and public sector efforts that responsibly expand access to credit, and the importance of empowering individuals with the knowledge they need to build a stronger financial future.

Catherine Dolsen
SVP, Account Management Strategy and Analytics
Synchrony

In conversation with:

Melissa Koide
CEO
FinRegLab

2:30 p.m. - 2:55 p.m.

Strengthening Financial Resilience | Lee Anderson

This panel will look at the short-term and long-term obstacles to building financial wealth and resilience among traditionally under-represented groups, and interventions that can help people succeed.

Alexandra Cawthorne Gaines
Executive Director for Global Public Policy
JPMorganChase
Lettie Nocera
Director, American Savings Education Council
Bipartisan Policy Center

In conversation with:

Lawrence Bowdish, Ph.D.
Lead, Insights and Innovations for Financial Health Philanthropy
Wells Fargo Foundation

2:55 p.m. - 3:05 p.m.

Break

3:05 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.

The Neuroscience of Leadership | Lee Anderson

What if you could harness brain science to become a more effective leader? This session will explore the neuroscience behind leadership, decision-making, knowledge retention, and burnout. Gain practical tools to enhance your leadership skills, improve decision-making, and sustain your energy for long-term success.

Dr. Yaro Fong-Olivares
Executive Director
Gloria Cordes Larson Center for Women and Business- Bentley University

Introduced by:

Eileen Kelly Rinaudo
Senior Vice President and Head of Operations
U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation

3:30 p.m. - 3:50 p.m.

Designing Your Philanthropic Impact | Lee Anderson

Women are having a significant impact on philanthropy, often choosing to combine resources, including time, talent, and treasure. This interactive session will provide insight into how women are giving and help attendees evaluate and start to plan their own philanthropic impact.

Rebecca Moffett
President
Vanguard Charitable Foundation

Introduced by:

Marc DeCourcey
Senior Vice President
U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation

3:50 p.m. - 4:20 p.m.

The State of Our World and Why Women’s Leadership Matters | Lee Anderson

This presentation will explore why investing in women’s leadership is more critical than ever. Discover why empowering women is essential in today’s world and what we can do to foster leadership—both within ourselves and our communities.

Ana Kreacic
Partner and Chief Knowledge Officer
Oliver Wyman Group

Introduced by:

Shanique Streete
Executive Director, Programs
U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation

4:20 p.m. - 4:55 p.m.

Encouraging Leadership at All Stages | Lee Anderson

The ongoing process of learning and evolving as a leader never stops, and powerful programs and allies can dramatically improve leadership development. This session will explore successful mentorship and sponsorship programs, youth leadership cultivation efforts, and other experiences that shape critical leadership skills and career confidence.

Julie Willig
COO
Girl Up
Barbara Langley
Director, Center for Women's Economic Empowerment
Center for International Private Enterprise (CIPE)
Mia Keeys
Director, Global Health and Innovation
Hologic

In conversation with:

Jeff Terry
Vice President, Corporate Social Responsibility & Sustainability
GAF Materials Corp

4:55 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Key Takeaways and Closing Remarks |  Lee Anderson

5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Networking Reception | Enterprise and Opportunity Room