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Women in Leadership


 

The Los Angeles Area Chamber of Commerce’s Women in Leadership Series convenes women across the region to hear from and be inspired by community leaders and form meaningful connections.

The Chamber has officially launched its Women’s Policy Council and through this initiative, we strive to support policies that advocate the immediate and ongoing needs of women in all business sectors and industries as they navigate entry and re-entry into the workforce.

 

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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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SILVER

BRONZE

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:

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