Past event highlights

If you missed any of FWSF’s women-in-finance events in San Francisco or the East Bay, click the links below for event highlights.

Our signature events include the FWSF Financial Woman of the Year luncheon and scholarship awards ceremony.

To get more involved, see our list of upcoming events.

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New member lunch event recap

Past event highlights

The fall new member lunch was held on October 28, 2025. It provided our new members with the opportunity to expand their networks within FWSF, learn more about the organization, and continue fostering relationships. Organized by the Membership committee, it is a casual and warm way to introduce new members to our community.

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Women driving the Fintech Revolution: Purpose, community, and innovation in the age of AI event recap

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During San Francisco Tech Week on October 7, 2025, the Financial Women of San Francisco (FWSF) hosted an industry-leadership and networking event at Visa’s headquarters: “Women Driving the Fintech Revolution.”

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Kirsten Rhodes: Leading with purpose and heart

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On Wednesday the 28th of May, Financial Women of San Francisco, hosted the 2025 Financial Woman of the Year luncheon. Financial Women of San Francisco members, sponsors, past honorees, scholarship recipients, and friends, all gathered to honor this year’s Financial Woman of the Year, Kirsten Rhodes, Vice Chair and Client Relationship Development Leader at Deloitte.

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Takeaways from the Invisible Kingdom

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In October, the FWSF Book Club held a lively discussion of Invisible Kingdom by Meghan O'Rourke

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Seen and Valued: Addressing Workplace Proximity Event Recap

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As remote, hybrid, and on-site work models become the norm, proximity effects risk creating a two-tiered system where location determines opportunity. Organizations face mounting challenges as these concerns intersect with protected categories including age, race, gender, and disability, potentially exposing them to legal risks while undermining equitable workplace initiatives.

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