Women in Hockey Night 2026

It’s important to speak up and show that you are paying attention and are committed to being a part of the change you want to see.  I truly believe you have to do the walking and the talking to be taken seriously by those who can help to move initiatives forward.  Question respectfully, help to raise up voices, and collaborate with a growth mindset.

There is no better environment to innovate for positive change than this moment in time: AI is leveling the field faster than any force we’ve seen. Pedigree and permission are not the obstacles they once were. AI gives women direct access to knowledge, capital networks, and analytical power.
Beyond embracing AI, I champion change by giving women opportunities to lead. People can’t add value if they’re marginalized, so I create space for women’s voices to be heard and their expertise to shine.

I aspire to lead by example. I make it a priority to listen: to understand what my team and clients need, what concerns they have, and where opportunities exist. I also invest time in getting to know these stakeholders at both a personal and professional level so everyone feels included, supported, and part of the process. By creating trust and modeling openness, I try to help my team and clients feel more confident navigating change together.

I try to lead in a way that’s grounded in authenticity and inclusion. That means paying attention to whose voices are being heard, speaking up when perspectives are missing, and supporting initiatives that expand access and opportunity.
Through my role as Board Chair of the Seattle Finance Collective, I focus on fostering community and creating spaces where people feel encouraged to show up as themselves. To me, championing change isn’t about having the loudest voice in the room, but about showing up consistently, following through, and creating lasting impact.

My personal life view focuses on constant learning from people smarter than me, and with different backgrounds and experiences than what I’ve lived.  Volunteering is such a magical way of meeting people with so many vast and creative perspectives.  Working together to serve a common goal, with no financial incentives or compensation, is not only a bonding experience but is so formative for whatever comes next in life.  With CFA Seattle, we touch so many areas connected to finance: candidate development for young professionals, financial literacy, and advocacy. 

I’m motivated by staying connected to the local finance community. I enjoy sharing what I’ve learned while also learning from others outside my immediate professsional bubble. Working at BlackRock gives me exposure to global investors and complex challenges, and I find it meaningful to translate that experience into something more tangible by supporting people and initiatives here in the Pacific Northwest.

Through my involvement with the Seattle Finance Collective, I’ve been able to contribute my time in ways that extend beyond my day-to-day role, including coordinating mentorship opportunities and events for university students and early-career professionals. At Goldman Sachs, I’m proud to be part of our women’s network and to help lead our Community Team Works program, organizing volunteer projects with local nonprofit organizations. These efforts are motivated by the impact others had on my own career and a desire to pass that support forward.

Mentorship is everything.  I started my career at Parametric here in Seattle and was fortunate to have strong leaders around me who gave me a chance and helped with a fantastic confidence boost in my early days. I think great leaders attract one another, so picking a great company to work for will tend to lead to the presence of great mentors. If it wasn’t for these colleagues, I could still be spinning my wheels figuring out how to navigate this vast and complex industry. 

I sought out mentors but didn’t really know how to use them. Sponsorship is what moved the needle—people who opened doors and advocated for me. We need women to mentor and sponsor men, not just each other. That’s how we change the system.
And please—don’t do us any favors. They can backfire, undermining our credibility. This is not a game; there’s real money at stake, and women compete on the same terms. There is no ladies’  tee in finance.

Mentorship has shaped both my career and my sense of belonging. People who once felt intimidating have become trusted advisors and close friends who’ve supported me through major life moments. Those relationships showed me that mentorship goes far beyond professional guidance; it creates confidence, connection, and long-term impact. I try to pay that forward whenever I can.

I’ve been fortunate to have both formal and informal female mentors throughout my career. These women not only offered guidance, but shared their experiences, challenged me to step outside my comfort zone, and helped me see potential in myself before I fully recognized it.
I’m intentional about creating opportunities to connect with students and younger professionals who are interested in a career path in finance. I view mentorship as both a responsibility and an opportunity to offer the same kind of support that has made a meaningful difference in my career.