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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Payment trends: risks and opportunities

On 25 March 2025, Bain & Co. hosted an in person and zoom simulcast panel regarding payment trends, risks and opportunities, featuring facilitator Erin McCune of Bain & Co, with Lisa Shields of FISPAN, Marg Riley of the Federal Reserve SF, Rachel Pike of Modern Treasury, Kalyeni Iyer of SardineAI, and Veronica Fernandez of Visa. 

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International Women's Day

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

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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Our FWSF 2025 President is “on the move”

Mona was included in SFBT’s list of “Women to Watch - Honoring Visionary Women Shaping the Bay Area”

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MEMBER TIP: A Simple Framework for Financial Planning Success

Financial planning can feel overwhelming—but not having a plan often leads to emotional decisions and missed opportunities. But here's the good news: financial success doesn't have to be complicated. It's about building a strong foundation, step-by-step, and then maintaining it.

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