2nd Annual Women’s Leadership Gathering
In-person at the Discovery Center
All are welcome | ASL services provided
Free
Join Women in Work, in collaboration with the Gates Foundation Employee Resource Groups – Women+ Connect and Women of Color Connect, for an empowering evening of leadership, connection, and collaboration at the Gates Foundation Discovery Center.
This gathering brings together women leaders from diverse industries to share insights, exchange ideas, and drive meaningful change toward gender equity in the workplace.
What to Expect:
- Inspiring Keynotes — Hear from Dr. Kathleen Jordan, a healthcare executive and advocate for gender equity in medicine, and Minda Harts, a bestselling author and workplace equity consultant, as they share insights on leadership, career growth, and fostering inclusive workplaces.
- Building Better Workplaces for Women: Strategies to Grow, Lead, and Thrive:
Join Brea Starmer (CEO, Lions & Tigers) and Karen Fassio (former Microsoft Director) for a dynamic session focused on advancing women through inclusive leadership, mentorship, and community. Walk away with practical tools and strategies to support your growth and the success of others. - Networking & Connection — Engage with professionals across industries, expand your network, and build meaningful relationships.
Meet our Keynote Speakers
Karen Fassio (she/her) is a former Microsoft leader with 24 years of experience driving global growth strategies and championing inclusive tech communities. She is the co-founder of Women in Cloud, a movement creating economic access for women in tech, and currently serves on the board of the Black Channel Partner Alliance. Today, Karen runs a private consulting practice, advising AI startups on marketing, leadership, and go-to-market strategies.
Brea Starmer (she/her) is the Founder and CEO of Lions & Tigers, a modern workforce solutions firm helping enterprise clients build high-performing blended teams by tapping into the independent talent economy. Under her leadership, the company has created over $34M in economic opportunity for more than 250 consultants—79% of whom are women and 31% People of the Global Majority. Brea is the author of the 2023 playbook “Avoiding the All-Or-Nothing Workplace,” and a recognized thought leader in inclusive leadership and modern work models. Her work has earned honors including Microsoft’s “Supplier of the Year” and PSBJ’s “40 Under 40,” and she continues to champion pay equity, flexible work, and authentic leadership.
