Women in Leadership

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Women in Leadership
Featured Presentation by McKinsey & Company
Women in the Workplace: The 10th-Anniversary Report
Thank you for joining Women in Leadership
More than 100 women — and several men — joined us for our Women in Leadership event. An inspiring morning that featured McKinsey & Company Women in the Workplace: The 10th Anniversary Report, followed by a dynamic panel discussion.
HIGHLIGHTS FROM THE EVENT
Chamber President & CEO Maria S. Salinas shared welcome remarks before Yenli Wong of McKinsey & Company presented key findings from the tenth-anniversary Women in the Workplace report, produced in partnership with LeanIn.Org. The report shows that over the past decade, women have made meaningful gains across the corporate pipeline, particularly in senior leadership. Yet progress remains fragile, especially for women of color, who continue to be underrepresented and often face gender and racial barriers to advancement. In many cases, women’s day-to-day experiences and outlooks have changed little — and in some instances, are worse — than they were nearly ten years ago.
Our incredible moderator, Debbie Marshall (PNC Bank), led an engaging and thought-provoking discussion with Monique Earl (Accenture), Joy Langford (ARCHES H2), and Maria S. Salinas on advancing women’s leadership, tackling challenges, and the power of the pivot.
We hope you found the conversation as engaging and inspiring as we did. To dive deeper into the data and recommendations, explore the full report here.
THANK YOU
Thank you to all our sponsors for supporting Women In Leadership and to everyone who joined this inspiring event! Sign up for our weekly Chamber newsletter to stay informed on Chamber news and events.
Wednesday, October 1, 2025
9:00 A.M. – 11:30 A.M.

The Music Center
Dorothy Chandler Pavilion
For more information contact [email protected].
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Bank of America
Northern Trust
Southwest Airlines
AS OF 09.26.2025
2024 SESSIONS ▼
March 26, 2024 ▼
We’d like to thank everyone who joined us at the historic YWCA Hollywood Studio Club for our first Women in Leadership event of the year.
It was a sold-out event, where we heard from women leaders in business including new YWCA CEO Lori Carmona and L.A. Area Chamber President & CEO Maria Salinas; as well as Chamber board member Zoila Escobar, President of the AltaMed Foundation and Executive Vice President & Chief Administrative Officer of AltaMed Health Services; Theresa Edy Kiene, CEO of Girl Scouts of Greater Los Angeles; Nella McOsker, President and CEO of Central City Association; and Natalie Samarjian, CEO of Coro Southern California.
It was an inspiring and insightful evening to round off this year’s Women’s History Month, and the Chamber is proud to celebrate and partner with hundreds of women-owed businesses throughout the region year-round.
Thank you to our sponsors for helping make this event possible.
March 26, 2024
3:30 P.M. - 6:30 P.M.

YWCA Hollywood Studio Club
1215 Lodi Pl, Los Angeles, CA 90038
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Southwest Airlines
AS OF 03.20.24
June 18, 2024 ▼
Through showcasing accomplished women leaders, the Chamber’s Women in Leadership series aims to inspire and empower women to pursue leadership roles in their careers and communities. With an exceptional lineup of speakers and panelists who shared valuable insights and experiences, we trust you found their discussions inspiring and informative.
Thank you to our keynote speaker and panelist, Linnea Roberts, Founder and CEO of GingerBread Capital; panel discussion moderator Katherine Rice, Partner at GingerBread Capital; and panelists Jesse Draper, Founding Partner of Halogen Ventures, and Sallie Krawcheck, Founder and CEO of Ellevest.
To learn more on how Ellevest may help with your financial goals, visit here. Or view these helpful financial resources shared by GingerBread Capital.
We extend our gratitude to our sponsors, PNC Bank and Southwest Airlines, for their generous support. Your commitment to the Chamber and the Women in Leadership speaker series supports its impact and reach.
We eagerly anticipate seeing you at our next event as we continue this journey together.
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June 18, 2024
3:30 P.M. - 6:00 P.M.

L.A. Area Chamber
350 S. Bixel St., Los Angeles, CA 90017
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Southwest Airlines
AS OF 05.20.24
November 12, 2024 ▼
Thank you for attending the Los Angeles Area Chamber of Commerce's final Women in Leadership event of the year!
Hosted by Charlene Dimas-Peinado, President & CEO of Wellnest, the event focused on mental health and wellness and featured a dynamic panel discussion moderated by Celeste Alleyne of Microsoft. Our esteemed panelists—Charlene Dimas-Peinado, Dr. Supatra Tovar of Dr. Supatra Tovar & Associates, and Denise Diaz with The Chicago School of Professional Psychology—shared valuable insights on building resilience, prioritizing self-care, and creating supportive spaces for well-being.
We’re grateful for your participation and hope you found the discussion as inspiring as we did. For more resources, we invite you to explore:
- Los Angeles County Psychological Association (LACPA)
- Dr. Supatra Tovar’s personal website
- Anew Insight for her book, course, and speaking engagements
Thank you for helping us close the year with an impactful conversation.
Tuesday, November 12, 2024
3:30 P.M. - 6:30 P.M.

Wellnest
3787 South Vermont Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90007
FEATURED SPEAKERS

CHARLENE DIMAS-PEINADO
President & CEO
Wellnest

CELLESTE ALLEYNE
Director, Executive Engagement & External Talent Global Demand Center, Microsoft Marketing
Microsoft Corporation

MARIA S. SALINAS
President & CEO
L.A. Area Chamber

DENISE DIAZ
Senior Director of Public Affairs
The Chicago School

SUPATRA TOVAR, PSYD, RD
Clinical Psychologist & Registered Dietitian
Dr. Supatra Tovar & Associates Advanced Nutrition and Emotional Wellness
SPONSORED BY
SILVER

BRONZE
Southwest Airlines
AS OF 10.26.24