ABOUT

We created the Women in Finance platform to bring women CFOs together. Our aim is to create a network of the most powerful women in finance, working to elevate each other with discussion, skill-building, and connection. Through our events, our members learn more about leadership and how to excel in their roles as leaders.

With regular events and ongoing communications, members benefit from:

  • Networking with powerful female executives

  • A focus on leadership skills and career advancement

  • A place for productive discussion

  • Support of other women, specifically entrepreneurs and women in your community

  • Carefully chosen speakers and topics, as well as small group discussions


This group is a true community. Introductions and connections to other strong, capable women are huge benefits for those looking to continue to grow their networks.


Sandi LiSanti, CFO



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THE GROUP

WHO

THE GROUP IS FOR

We created the Women in Finance platform to bring women in executive finance roles, across industries, together. Our aim is to create a network of the most powerful women in finance, working to elevate each other with discussion, skill-building, and connection. Through our events, our members learn more about leadership and how to excel in their roles as leaders.

LEADERSHIP TEAM


Marie Gallanar

National Community Chair 
Woodruff Sawyer Vice President 

mgallanar@woodruffsawyer.com

Kristin Beaulieu

Regional Community Chair, 
Washington
Woodruff Sawyer Vice President 
kbeaulieu@woodruffsawyer.com


Jeanna Madlener

Regional Community Chair, 
Oregon 
Woodruff Sawyer Vice President, 
Account Executive
jmadlener@woodruffsawyer.com


Rachel Miller

Regional Community Chair,
Northern California

Woodruff Sawyer Vice President 
ramiller@woodruffsawyer.com

Lauren Palley, Esq.

Regional Community Coordinator, 
Southern California

Woodruff Sawyer Vice President
lpalley@woodruffsawyer.com


Mari Wu 

Regional Community Coordinator
mwu@woodruffsawyer.com


Leadership and Team Building

April 25, 8:30am–5:30pm | Kirkland, WA

Woodmark at Carillon Point
3333 Bristol St. Costa Mesa, CA 92626

FEATURED EVENT

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REGISTER

NorCal

Register

January 18, 2024 | 4–6pm 
Pabu – San Francisco, CA



Workshop
Artificial Intelligence for the Finance Team


PAST EVENT

SoCal

Coming Soon

February 1, 2024 | 11:30am–1:30pm
Capital Grille – Costa Mesa, CA


Workshop
Artificial Intelligence for the Finance Team


PAST EVENT

WA

Coming Soon

February 8, 2024 | 3–5pm 
Plaza Center – Bellevue, WA



Workshop
Artificial Intelligence for the Finance Team


PAST EVENT

OR

Coming Soon

February 29, 2024 | 4–6pm 
Battle Creek Cellars – Portland, OR


Networking
Wine & Shine - Wine Tasting and Professional Headshots

PAST EVENT

2024 EVENTS


NorCal

May 2, 2024 | 4–6pm 
St. John Knits – San Francisco, CA


Networking
Personal Styling - Professional Advice on How to Dress for the Boardroom and Beyond

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SoCal

May 17, 2024 | 12:30–2:30pm 
High Tea in Tustin – Tustin, CA


Experience
Tea at Morning Lavender Boutique & Cafe 


REGISTER

 WA & OR

Register

April 25, 2024 | 8:30am–5:30pm 
Woodmark at Carillon Point – Kirkland, WA


PNW Summit
Leadership and Team Building


REGISTER

NorCal

Coming Soon

October 2, 2024 | 11:30am–5:30pm 
The Quad - Menlo Park


Bay Area Summit
Strategy & Career Development


SoCal

Coming Soon

September 12, 2024| 4–6pm 
Water Grille – Costa Mesa, CA


Workshop
Panel Discussion: Making the Leap from VP to CFO and Beyond 


WA

August 8, 2024 | 3:306pm 
W Hotel – Bellevue, WA


Workshop
Panel Discussion: Making the Leap from VP to CFO and Beyond 


REGISTER

OR

Coming Soon

August 1, 2024| 4–6pm 
Stoel Rives LLP Portland Office –Portland, OR


Workshop
Panel Discussion: Making the Leap from VP to CFO and Beyond 


UPCOMING EVENTS


Our highly curated professional development and social events take place both in person and online. Event topics directly address our members' concerns and have included career confidence, leadership in a changing landscape, and relationship building.

 

WA

REGISTER

February 8, 2024 | 3–5pm 
Plaza Center – Bellevue, WA


Workshop

Artificial Intelligence for the Finance Team


REGISTER

SoCal

May 17, 2024 | 12:30–2:30pm 
High Tea in Tustin – Tustin, CA


Experience
Tea at Morning Lavender Boutique & Cafe 


SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA

REGISTER

OR

Coming Soon

February 29, 2024 | 4–6pm 
Battle Creek Cellars – Portland, OR


Networking

Wine & Shine - Leap Year Headshots & Wine Tasting


REGISTER

OREGON

WASHINGTON  

NORTHERN CALIFORNIA

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PAST EVENTS


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OR

Coming Soon

November 7, 2024| 4–6pm 
The Candle Studio – Lake Oswego, OR


Experience
Candle Making Workshop


WA

Coming Soon

November 14, 2024| 4–6pm 
Location TBD



Experience
Paint & Sip


SoCal

Coming Soon

December 5, 2024| 57pm 
St. John Knits – Newport Beach, CA


Networking
Building Your Personal Brand


NorCal

Coming Soon

December 4, 2024| 4–6pm 
Palace Hotel – 
San Francisco, CA


Experience
Holiday Tea


Women in Finance Community Page

Follow Our LinkedIn Page

OR

Coming Soon

August 1, 2024| 4–6pm 
Stoel Rives LLP Portland Office –Portland, OR


Workshop
Panel Discussion: Making the Leap from VP to CFO and Beyond 


WA

August 8, 2024 | 3:306pm 
W Hotel – Bellevue, WA


Workshop
Panel Discussion: Making the Leap from VP to CFO and Beyond 


REGISTER

SoCal

Coming Soon

September 12, 2024| 4–6pm 
Water Grille – Costa Mesa, CA


Workshop
Panel Discussion: Making the Leap from VP to CFO and Beyond 


SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA