Radhika Iyengar is the Founding Partner of StarChain Ventures, a Silicon Valley-based deep tech firm focused on AI, blockchain, and sustainability. A serial entrepreneur and global keynote speaker, she has advised Fortune 500 companies and governments on emerging technologies. Radhika is also a Venture Partner at Double Feather Partners, a Tokyo-based VC firm driving inclusive fintech across Asia. She is recognized for her leadership at the intersection of innovation, impact, and investment.

Natalie Levy is the Founder of She’s Independent, a women-first investment group driving financial empowerment and influence through early-stage investing. A former engineer and Wall Street derivatives trader, she brings over a decade of experience in tech operations, finance, and venture. Her portfolio includes 40+ private investments with multiple liquidity events averaging over 20x returns. Natalie is on a mission to close the power gap by getting more women on cap tables, in boardrooms, and into positions of leadership.

Robin Gareiss is the CEO and Founder of Metrigy, a research and advisory firm helping global enterprises optimize customer experience and workplace collaboration through data-driven strategy. With over 25 years of experience, she has advised hundreds of Fortune 1000 companies and leading technology providers. Robin is known for translating complex research into actionable insights that drive measurable business outcomes. Her work sits at the intersection of tech innovation, strategic growth, and customer impact.

Anne Sophia Kristjanson is the CEO of Lexicon Lens, a leadership advisory firm specializing in executive development, people strategy, and organizational transformation. With a background in behavioral science and decades of experience guiding leaders through complex change, she helps companies align culture with performance. Sophia works with C-suite teams to accelerate innovation, elevate leadership, and drive strategic clarity. Her mission is to build high-impact, human-centered organizations that thrive from the inside out.

Kay Henze is an Independent Board Director and former CEO with deep expertise in leading companies through transformation in highly regulated, fast-paced industries. She serves on the board of ENT Credit Union and previously led SectorSeven as Executive Board Director and CEO. With a background in marketing, technology, and business strategy, Kay is known for driving growth, innovation, and organizational clarity. She is a passionate advocate for purpose-driven leadership and creating cultures that deliver results.

Patricia Wilson is the EVP of AMG Entertainment Studios and a seasoned board member dedicated to mission-driven leadership. She serves on the boards of Mission Plasticos and the Survivors Justice Center, where she champions equity, impact, and innovation. With a background in nonprofit and entertainment leadership, Patricia blends strategic vision with a deep commitment to social change. Her work bridges storytelling, advocacy, and boardroom influence to drive meaningful transformation.

Susie Emami is the Chief Investment Officer of EFG Advisors, where she leads portfolio strategy with a focus on long-term performance and risk management. With over two decades in investment research and asset management, she brings deep expertise in equity analysis and global markets. Susanna has held leadership roles at prominent firms including Mercer and Wellington Management. She is passionate about aligning investment decisions with purpose, performance, and impact.

Dawn Patton is the Founder and CEO of Try My T, a Los Angeles-based cold brew iced tea company inspired by a cherished family recipe and originally launched by her daughter to help fund her college education. Under her leadership, the brand has grown into a mission-driven wellness beverage known for promoting mental clarity, calm, and hydration. As one of fewer than 1% of minority women beverage manufacturers in the U.S., Dawn also founded Let a Girl Play, a nonprofit expanding access and equity for women in male-dominated industries. Through both ventures, she champions innovation, wellness, and opportunities for women to thrive.

Linda Duncombe OAM is a seasoned marketing and digital executive, currently serving as a board member for AEG and SAG-AFTRA. Formerly the Global CMO and CDO at City National Bank, she led transformative brand, marketing, and digital strategies across the financial sector. Linda is known for her visionary leadership, blending creativity with commercial impact to drive growth and innovation. She is passionate about empowering teams, elevating brand purpose, and creating meaningful connections through modern marketing.

Monique A. Stennis is a communications strategist, educator, and author of Truly You, Your Brand’s Pathway to Success, a guide to building authentic, values-driven personal brands. With deep expertise in PR, marketing, and DEI, she has led impactful initiatives across higher education, nonprofits, and mission-driven organizations. Monique also teaches business and communications courses and serves as governance chair for the Bloom Again Foundation. Her work blends storytelling, strategy, and purpose to elevate voices and drive meaningful change.

A seasoned brand builder and business strategist, Katharine leads revenue growth, commercial strategy, and retail expansion at Uncle Nearest. With a background in hospitality and luxury lifestyle brands, she’s been instrumental in scaling Uncle Nearest into the fastest-growing whiskey brand in U.S. history. She’s known for scaling brands with integrity, fostering cross-functional collaboration, and driving growth through both strategic vision and operational excellence. She’s passionate about values-based leadership and building companies that prioritize both culture and bottom line.

Carolyn Sims is the Senior Vice President of Programs at the Weingart Foundation, where she leads grantmaking strategies to advance equity and justice across Southern California. With over two decades of experience in philanthropy and community development, she brings a deep commitment to systems change and nonprofit capacity building. Carolyn is known for fostering trust-based partnerships and aligning funding with the needs of historically marginalized communities. Her leadership bridges vision and action to create lasting, community-centered impact.

Aly Brooke is the Founder and Principal of LEAD With Aly, a leadership consultancy dedicated to empowering women to lead with confidence, clarity, and purpose. With a background in talent development and organizational strategy, she has coached and trained leaders across industries and career stages. Aly is known for her dynamic approach to unlocking potential and creating inclusive, high-impact leadership cultures. She is passionate about helping women rise, thrive, and lead authentically in today’s evolving workplace.

Brielle Caruso is the Chief Marketing Officer at Uncle Nearest, where she leads brand strategy, storytelling, and consumer engagement for one of the fastest-growing whiskey brands in U.S. history. With a background in both agency and in-house leadership, she brings deep expertise in lifestyle marketing, digital innovation, and brand building. Brielle is known for crafting campaigns that blend cultural relevance with strategic impact. She is passionate about elevating purpose-driven brands and creating connections that resonate far beyond the product.

Erica Lee Garcia is Chief Strategy Officer at Maryvale, where she leads organizational development, innovation, and strategic growth for the nonprofit serving vulnerable children and families. With a background in engineering, consulting, and social impact, she brings a systems-thinking approach to solving complex challenges. Erica is known for bridging data and heart—driving strategy that centers both mission and measurable outcomes. She is passionate about building resilient organizations that deliver lasting change in their communities.

Georgia Zachary is the CEO of GMJ Enterprises and a board member at Exposition Park and the California Science Center. With 27 years of executive leadership at AT&T and 25 years in real estate and development, she brings a powerful cross-sector perspective to governance and strategy. Georgia is known for her ability to navigate complex systems and guide organizations through growth and transformation. She is passionate about helping women lead with confidence and meet the evolving demands of today’s boardrooms.

Katie Campbell is the President & CEO of RedRover, a national nonprofit dedicated to helping animals and people in crisis and strengthening the human-animal bond. She leads with a vision rooted in compassion, advancing programs that support domestic violence survivors, disaster relief, and animal welfare. With a background in strategic communications and nonprofit leadership, Katie is known for building impactful partnerships and driving systemic change. She is passionate about creating a world where empathy leads and every being has a safe place to heal.

Kim Kaselionis is the former Chair and CEO of Circle Bank and a seasoned financial leader with deep expertise in capital access and strategic growth. She now advises growth-stage companies and women-led ventures on securing funding and scaling with intention. Known for her sharp financial insight and steady leadership, Kim helps executives navigate market volatility and shifting capital landscapes. She is passionate about empowering women to lead confidently through economic change and opportunity.

Sandy Pelland is the Founder and CEO of MomLifeTV, a Webby Award–nominated digital platform focused on women’s lifestyle, leadership, and empowerment. A seasoned media executive and on-air interviewer, she is known for sparking bold, authentic conversations that inspire action. Sandy brings a unique blend of empathy, energy, and insight to every stage she hosts. Her work amplifies women’s voices and helps them navigate the intersections of business, leadership, and life with clarity and confidence.

Kim Tracy Prince is the Director of Marketing and Communications at Kidsave, where she brings a multidisciplinary background in education, nonprofit, digital media, and television production. A seasoned strategist and storyteller, she previously led marketing and communications at the Pepperdine Caruso School of Law. Kim holds a bachelor’s degree from the University of Notre Dame and an MBA from Pepperdine’s Graziadio Business School. She lives in the Los Angeles area with her husband, two teenagers, and a cat.