CONNECTIONS NEWSLETTER
November 2025
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Wednesday, December 3, 5–7 pm
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Bring the sparkle and enjoy a cocktail or mocktail with FWSF at our annual holiday party. This will be an evening of festivity and connection with the incredible women shaping the world of finance.
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| Holiday cookie contest & exchange! |
Tuesday, December 16, 2025  |  4:30–7 pm
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Join us for a cookie contest and exchange. We’ll include many traditional elements of a cookie exchange, along with a few fun surprises.
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2026 Market outlook & economic trends
February 26, 2026  |  11:30 am–1:30 pm
International Women's Day
March 5, 2026
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2025 Financial Woman of the Year event
Kristen Rhodes: Leading with purpose and heart |
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The October 14, 2025 Financial Woman of the Year celebration honored a leader whose authenticity and generosity embody the spirit of FWSF. The Hyatt Regency ballroom was filled with members, sponsors, past honorees, scholarship recipients, and friends, all gathered to honor Kirsten Rhodes, Vice Chair and Client Relationship Development Leader at Deloitte. Read more
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It's the Thanksgiving Holiday Season and this month's theme is GIVING. Below are insights to explore in the "Food For Thought" and "Member Tips" sections.
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With November comes Thanksgiving, and the growth of “Giving Tuesday,” normally the Tuesday after Thanksgiving, held in the US on the 4th Thursday of November, and the 15th of November, National Philanthropy Day. Read more
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| By FWSF Member, Sanem “Sam” Alkan, Sr. Director, Impact & Philanthropy at The Sobrato Organization
I grew up in a family in Istanbul where philanthropy was part of our daily lives, not an activity we thought about once a year. That culture, combined with all I have learned in the investment and philanthropy worlds, has fueled my career to this point: I support visionary, talented investors and philanthropists looking to make impact in and beyond their local communities. Read more
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Is there a career tip, or advice you would like to share that will benefit others? Submit your tips.Â
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| Member news: Ramya Durga Krishnaganth
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Founder & CEO of Uvid Consulting
Ramya achieved a major milestone when her firm was named “Customer Experience Partner of the Year – Americas” by Jedox, a global leader in Enterprise Performance Management (EPM) solutions.
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Attorney, Scala Law
Kim is excited to share a project that she's working on—a Financial Literacy program for high school students.
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AVP, Relationship Manager, Avidbank
Please share a little about yourself:
I’m a Relationship Manager in Commercial & Industrial banking, where I work with middle-market businesses across construction, manufacturing, and professional services. I love partnering with business owners, understanding how their companies operate, and finding financial solutions that help them grow whether that’s credit structures, equipment financing, deposit strategies, or supporting the next generation through ESOP transitions. Read more
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Want to be featured in our Meet a member series? |
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New members — Would you like to introduce yourself to our FWSF community?
Longer term members — Would you like to reintroduce yourself and provide an update?
Our members want to meet you. Fill out the questionnaire.
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Welcome to our new members!
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Elena Bazina, Global Chair and Board Member, Women of Dartmouth Alumnae Inc.
Clémence Carmona, Sales Manager, Checkout.com
Dede Liu, Sales Associate, Main Management – San Francisco, CA
Stephanie Ringrose, Partner, Navolio & Tallman LLP
Rachel Simonelli, Director of Client Service & Compliance, SKBA Capital Management, LLC
Nicolette Sloan, COO, Peninsula Bay Trust Company
Maribel Wenzinger, Relationship Manager — Avidbank
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During San Francisco Tech Week on October 7, 2025, the Financial Women of San Francisco (FWSF) hosted an industry-leadership and networking event at Visa’s headquarters: “Women Driving the Fintech Revolution.” Read more
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The fall new member lunch was held on October 28, 2025. It provided our new members with the opportunity to expand their networks within FWSF, learn more about the organization, and continue fostering relationships. Organized by the Membership committee, it is a casual and warm way to introduce new members to our community. Read more
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On October 29, 2025, FWSF hosted an industry-leadership panel on stablecoins at Berkeley Haas, moderated by Professor Christine Parlour of Berkeley Haas.Â
Parlour opened by asking a deceptively simple question: what does it really mean for a digital asset to be “stable”? Read more
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In October, the FWSF Book Club held a lively discussion of Invisible Kingdom by Meghan O'Rourke. One key takeaway: recognizing the special challenges presented by chronic illness, especially conditions without visible symptoms, as others cannot see or validate the patient's experience. Read more
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