📣 FWSF February 2026 Connections Newsletter

President's message, International Women's Day and more events

CONNECTIONS NEWSLETTER
February 2026

I am honored to serve as the 2026 President of FWSF as we celebrate our 70th year.

The opportunity to lead FWSF is especially meaningful to me. When I reflect on my childhood and college years, I remember the weight of financial insecurity and its impact on my family. Through scholarships and the support of people who believed in me, I was able to forge a different path forward. Today, I carry deep gratitude, as well as a profound responsibility, to pay that support forward for the next generation.

Our theme for 2026 is “Cultivating our future.” It’s the small, meaningful actions we take today that shape what grows tomorrow. Every time you attend an event, welcome a new member, mentor a peer, share a connection, volunteer your time, or support our Scholarship Fund, you are planting a seed that will carry FWSF into its next 70 years.

Thank you for being part of this community, for showing up for one another, and for helping cultivate a future where women in finance continue to thrive.

With gratitude,
Karen Crowley

Lifting Others, Rising Together

Join Financial Women of San Francisco for a powerful half-day celebration in honor of International Women’s Day, inspired by the global theme #GiveToGain and our own message of Lifting Others, Rising Together. This special event brings together leaders, mentors, and rising professionals for an afternoon of inspiration, connection, and empowerment.

The program features a keynote address from Mary Ann Bartels, a dynamic panel of women whose careers have been shaped through FWSF scholarships and mentorship, and two interactive breakout sessions designed to support and advance women in finance, fintech, and accounting. Together, we’ll celebrate the impact of investing in women — and the collective strength that comes from lifting one another up.

Tuesday, March 3 | 4–6 pm

FWSF is excited to partner with professional stylist and closet whisperer Charlotte Hart, founder of CharlotteHartForFashion. Charlotte will lead a brief, engaging style conversation focused on professional presence, body flattery, and practical wardrobe strategies that work in real life. Register.

Tuesday, March 10 | 5–7 pm

Financial Women of San Francisco is co-sponsoring this high-level event on AI and the rapidly evolving fintech landscape. Innovation is happening at a rapid speed and is creating opportunities to get more involved in the future of AI. Senior fintech leaders, founders, and investors discuss strategy, scale, and signal as AI reshapes financial services and unlocks the next wave. . Register.

Monthly meditation
Wednesday, March 4 | 12–12:30 pm

In-person member lunch: Follow-through
Tuesday, March 10 | 12–1 pm

Member virtual happy hour
Thursday, March 12 | 5–6:30 pm

Book club: Black Edge
Wednesday, March 25, 2026 | 5:15 - 6:30 pm

Golf clinic
Tuesday, April 14 | 5–7 pm

Evolution of sustainable investing
Monday, April 20 | 2–3 pm

Regulatory change in motion
Monday, March 23 | 5–7 pm

Five tools for momentum in your career and life
Wednesday, April 1 | 5–7 pm

Trust, relationships, and the future of wealth
Wednesday, April 15 | 5–7 pm

Welcome to our new members!

Ananya Paul-Majumdar, Associate Director, Moody’s Analytics

Sugeet Madan, Senior Finance and Risk Professional

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 .

Did you get a promotion? Change jobs? Launch a business? We want to know so that we can promote your news to the FWSF community! Submit your news.

Members can log in to the Members Corner of the FWSF website and see this most current job opportunity.

Accounting Supervisor, Marin Water

The Holiday Cookie Contest & Exchange was held at the end of December to end the year with some tasty treats and connections among members. Read more.