Thu, Sep 25
|Portland State University
Power, Wealth and Influence: Find Your Path
Discover how corporate board service can be a powerful catalyst for leadership, impact, and lasting influence
Time & Location
Sep 25, 2025, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Portland State University , 615 SW Harrison St, Portland, OR 97201, USA
About the Event
Join Julie Castro Abrams, CEO of How Women Lead and General Partner at How Women Invest, and Pamela Neferkará, Founder and President of Elmira Street Associates for a compelling conversation with trailblazing board directors as they share how corporate board service can be a transformative lever for advancing women—especially women of color—into positions of leadership and influence.
Hear firsthand from:
Lakecia Gunter, Board Member, IDEX Corporation
Christiana Smith Shi, Board Member, UPS, Columbia Sportswear and Habitat for Humanity International
Mel Strong, Board Member, Sage Hospitality Group
This powerful panel will explore their journey to the boardroom, the challenges they’ve faced, and the opportunities they’ve seized to create meaningful change at the highest levels of business.