People trust me to lead the conversation
Whether I’m moderating a conversation, joining a panel, hosting an event, or taking the stage myself, I’m most interested in creating the kind of conversation people keep talking about after they leave.
I speak about community, connection, entrepreneurship, leadership, and what it takes to bring people together — online, offline, and especially here in Seattle.
Selected Speaking Engagements
July 28, 2026 - Seattle Tech Week
Relationships are the Strategy: A Conversation About AI and the Work Only We Can Do
Panelist
April 29, 2026 - Women in Tech Regatta
The AI Leadership Gap: Why Women Must Lead the Next Wave
Moderator
February 5, 2026 - Foster School of Business
Women in Tech Dinner: Your Story, Your Strength Workshop
Facilitator
January 23, 2026 - Smartsheet’s Women & Gender Minorities ERG
Fireside chat with Michelle Dean, founder of Bonhomie Coffee Co.
Moderator
December 12, 2025 - Founders Institute
Ignite the Next Wave of Builders: Building in Seattle
Panelist
June 5, 2025 - Be Bold for Change
Interview with Maria Kolby-Wolfe and Joanna Boisen (video linked)
Panelist / Moderator
May 30, 2024 - Portland VC Day
Women + Founder Support Panel
Panelist
April 26, 2024 - Summit for Underrepresented Founders
The Many Ways Women Can Invest in Women
Panelist
April 24, 2024 - Women in Tech Regatta
Launch it Broken, Fix it Live: Put on the Life Vest and JUMP!
Moderator
February 23, 2024 - UW CoMotion: Fundamentals for Startups
Building and Leveraging Networks for Success (video linked)
Panelist
February 16, 2024 - UW Venture Capital Club
Women Leading Startup Accelerators
Panelist
January 20, 2024 - Girl Up Entrepreneurs (now known as B.E.L.L.E)
January Tech Talk
Panelist
June, 2023 - UW Women’s Entrepreneurship Day Celebration
Fireside Chat with founders of Proxi
Moderator
June 6, 2023 - UW CoMotion: Start Something
START SOMETHING: Women Business Leaders of Molly Moon, Mìlà & Hello Robin Cookies (video linked)
Moderator
April 20, 2023 - Flywheel Investment Conference
Trailblazer Talks: Empowering Entrepreneuers
Moderator
Invite me to…
Panels & Conversations — Bring perspective, energy, and a community-builder’s lens to a conversation.
Moderating & Interviewing — Lead substantive conversations that are lively, human, and actually interesting.
Hosting & Emceeing — Set the energy of the room, connect the dots, and keep an event moving.
Workshops & Facilitation — Design experiences that get people participating rather than just listening.
Speaking — Talks about community, connection, entrepreneurship, leadership, and building things people want to be part of.