Financial Women of San Francisco has been making news in business and financial circles for more than 60 years. Scan the articles below to see all the ways we advance the success of today’s women in finance throughout the Bay Area.
Stephanie Byford is Director, Business Development BDO USA
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Alyssa Millikin started a new position as Internal Audit Manager at SMBC MANUBANK.
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Julie Finora McAfee, CTP, has joined Mechanics Bank as SVP, Senior Treasury Management Sales Manager.
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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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In September, the FWSF Book Club held a lively discussion of Same as Ever: A Guide to What Never Changes by Morgan Housel.
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Barbara Morrison, founder and CEO of Oakland’s TMC Financing, is retiring after more than four decades of helping small business owners get SBA financing to purchase the real estate used in their businesses. In addition to her many professional accomplishments and overall advocacy of women, Barbara has long been an ally and strong supporter of FWSF. Barbara was FWSF’s 2012 Financial Woman of the Year.
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Shamila Mashayekhi is a Graduate Student, Master of Science in Information Systems (MSIS), Menlo College
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Stephanie Terrasas is a current MBA Student at Santa Clara University and Manager, Marketing & Membership at Silicon Valley Mathematics Initiative
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Ciao! I am currently studying abroad in Rome, Italy, at John Cabot University this fall, where I am taking International Finance, Mergers & Acquisitions, Financial Statement Analysis, and Investments Analysis.
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Establishing a sought after personal brand is often key to advancement and opportunities. There are several practices you can adopt to promote your brand within the company. It’s not rocket science. The challenge isn’t only knowing what to do – but actually doing it. And no one is going to manage your career for you. That’s your responsibility. But others may try to define your brand if you don’t do it yourself. Don’t let that happen.
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It is becoming increasingly clear that personal branding is needed to help create a narrative around an individual career path.
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Financial Women of San Francisco is proud to start a new tradition of hosting a San Francisco Giants game event for its members and their connections.
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In August, the FWSF Book Club held a lively discussion of The First Rule of Mastery: Stop Worrying About What People Think of You by Debra Fine.
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It begins in the middle of the month to honor the independence declarations of Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras and Nicaragua, who all declared independence on 15 September 1821, followed by Mexico on the 16th and Chile on the 18th. It began as a week-long celebration under President Johnson in 1968 and was expanded to cover a 30-day period by President Ronald Reagan in 1988.
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Rock The Street Wall Street (RTSWS) empowers high school girls and university women by bringing the M in STEM to life through a focus on Financial & Investment fundamentals. FWSF and RTSWS have partnered through FWSF members volunteering to participate in RTSWS student mentorship opportunities.
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