Connections Newsletter: July/August 2026

Thursday, October 22, 2026  |  4:30–7:30 pm

On October 22, the FWSF community will gather at The Green Room in San Francisco to celebrate 70 years of advancing women in finance and building the connections that help them lead.

Under the theme From Climbing Ladders to Building Bridges, this milestone evening will honor FWSF’s remarkable legacy, support scholarships for the next generation, and look ahead to the impact we’ll create together over the next 70 years.

The celebration will also introduce the inaugural FWSF Bridge Awards, recognizing five accomplished leaders who are creating opportunities for others to follow:

As we prepare for our 70th Anniversary Celebration, we'd love to involve members of our community in making this milestone event truly special. Whether you're looking to reconnect with FWSF, meet fellow members, or share your talents and ideas, we invite you to roll up your sleeves and join us.

Volunteer opportunities include leading a silent auction to support scholarships, creating engaging experiences that showcase FWSF's 70-year history and impact, and helping tell the stories of the women and programs that have defined our organization. 

If you'd like to learn more or explore ways to get involved, please complete the brief survey below.

Tuesday, September 15  |  4:30–7 pm

Join us for an educational, fun, interactive, hands-on session to discuss five tools to build momentum in your career and life. Stacey Fuller, career strategist and coach, will share tools to help you move through obstacles, regain momentum, and take meaningful steps toward your next chapter, both at work and in life. 

Tuesday, September 29  |  5:30 - 7:30 pm

Your network is a powerful career asset. Financial services is evolving fast, and relying on one another is essential. Join us for a supportive session where every conversation counts. This space ensures you’re connecting with a trusted group of women who bring real insight and experience to the table.

Golf Clinic - Driving Range golf swing instruction
Friday, August 21  |  4–6 pm

Virtual book club
Wednesday, August 26  |  5:15–6:30 pm

Virtual member lunch
Tuesday, September 8  |  12–1 pm

Virtual meditation
Wednesday, September 9  |  12–12:30 pm

SAVE THE DATE: Women Defining the Future of Finance (SF Tech Week)
Wednesday, October 7  |  5–7 pm

SAVE THE DATE: Financial Literacy
Tuesday & Wednesday, October 27-28  |  5–7:30 pm

Member news: Kristin Hull

Founder, CIO Nia Impact Capital

I was named Portfolio Manager of the Year by InvestmentNews.

Member news: Robyn Rogin

Founder & Managing Partner, R² Consulting Partners

I'm honored to share that I've joined the Advisory Board of Hypatia Capital, where I'll be helping expand awareness of the WCEO ETF (NYSE: WCEO), the first U.S. exchange-traded fund focused exclusively on publicly traded companies led by women CEOs. What drew me to Hypatia is its investment thesis: rather than viewing gender as an impact screen, Hypatia's thesis is that companies led by exceptional women represent a differentiated investment opportunity... more about Robyn

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.

Is there a career tip, or advice you would like to share that will benefit others? Submit your tips. 

Welcome to our new member!

Rachael Li, Experienced finance leader with expertise in budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning

Our Summer New Member Happy Hour was a great success! We introduced new members to FWSF and to the board and committee members and learned more about their professional and personal lives.

Purva Bhatia, who found out about FWSF through the scholarship application process, shares her impression from the event

Read more about the happy hour