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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Master class: Lessons in leadership write-up

Past event highlights

On Tuesday the 13th of May, New York Life Insurance hosted Financial Women of San Francisco for the “Master Class: Lessons in Leadership,” facilitated by Ramya Durga Krishnaganth, Founder & Managing Partner, Uvid Consulting; with a panel featuring Julianne Averill, Managing Director, Danforth Advisors, Ashley Fieglein Johnson, President and CFO, Planet, and Kristina Hentschel, CFO & COO, Bay Grove.

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The Algebra of Wealth: book club takeaways

Past event highlights

In April, we read and discussed The Algebra of Wealth by Scott Galloway. Here are some of our takeaways:

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International Women's Day

Past event highlights

On March 6, 2025, the Financial Women of San Francisco (FWSF) hosted an inspiring International Women’s Day event, bringing together finance professionals, industry leaders, and advocates to celebrate and empower women in the financial sector. The event provided valuable insights, networking opportunities, and strategies for advancing gender equity in finance and beyond. 

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Right Kind of Wrong: book club takeaways

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In March, we read and discussed Right Kind of Wrong: The Science of Failing Well by Amy C. Edmondson. Here are some of our takeaways: Reframe Failure as Learning, Foster Psychological Safety...

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How to Change: book club takeaways

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In February, we read and discussed How to Change by Katy Milkman. Here are some of our takeaways: Timing Is Everything, Make Change Enjoyable and more...

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