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There are these certain days when we gain all the positive powers and the energy around you. One such an inspiring day it was yesterday , with almost 400+ leaders at #ChiefX in the Bay Area! Organized for members of Chief the largest network of c-level executives. Got a chance to meet , CEO of Chief, Carolyn Childers, CCO Bridget Winston , Rivian CFO Claire Rauh McDonough Also Kara Swisher who delivered an electrifying keynote on leading with integrity in tech, challenging us to drive innovation while maintaining accountability. The CSuite executives round table offered practical insights on confident leadership, sharing real-world strategies that resonated with the room. Anne Morriss wrapped up with an impactful session on building trust in leadership. Best of all was meeting and chatting all those amazing leaders Padma Ayala Saba Ahmad Adanta Ahanonu Greta Fitzgerald Braughnwynn "Bibi" Brown, M.B.A. Kalpana Ravinarayanan Kunjal Khant Kristin D. Ashcraft Rashmi R. Rao and many many more #ChiefX #WomenInLeadership #BayArea #Iamatchief

Last month, we had the incredible opportunity of hosting the YTILI | Young Transatlantic Innovation Leaders Initiative?Fellows in partnership with American Councils for International Education! During their visit, the Fellows met with business leaders to share insights, exchange ideas, and build transatlantic ties along the way. A huge thank you to everyone involved for making this program a success! We are so grateful for: ? Ashlee Esteban-Akimoto and Caroline Hansen at?CoMotion at University of Washington connecting Fellows to the UW entrepreneurship community? ? Uwa Airhiavbere and Yvonne Hamilton at Microsoft Innovation Hub creating an immersive technical engagement and showcasing Microsoft’s Responsible AI Framework? ? Solid Ground?welcoming us to serve at their Giving Garden at Marra Farm? ? Karuna Ramakrishnan?showing us around?Amazon Spheres?and giving us insight into Amazon’s Day One Mindset? ? Akhtar Badshah, sharing insights on social responsibility in business? ? Rashmi R. Rao, working with the Fellows to conceptualize their next steps? ? ...and more! Thank you Christos Stefanatos, Becky Popova, and Nermeen Louizi Ghoniem for exploring Seattle with us!?

?? Join us for "Lunar Horizons: A Deep-Tech Space Odyssey" with Madison C. Feehan! Excited to announce our upcoming WITI Connect & Collaborate session featuring Madison C. Feehan, founder and CEO of Space Copy. As Chair of the Lunar Chamber of Commerce and a pioneering force in space technology, Madison will share her remarkable journey from NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration lunar instrument development to revolutionary space logistics innovation. ?? What to Expect: Deep insights into space science meets entrepreneurship Interactive discussions on STEM education and diversity Live AI technology demonstrations Valuable networking opportunities Engaging Q&A session ?? Why Join: Madison's unique blend of deep-tech expertise and business acumen has positioned her at the forefront of in-situ resource utilization (ISRU) and space technology innovation. Her leadership in shaping international space policy and fostering STEM education makes this a must-attend event! ?? Date: Saturday, November 9, 2024 ?? Time: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM PDT / 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM ET ?? Virtual Event Don't miss this opportunity to connect with a visionary leader who's literally reaching for the stars while building bridges between space science, entrepreneurship, and global STEM initiatives! ??? Register now: https://lnkd.in/g9WcX8CX AJ Thomas ?? Tara Ruttley Chris Mattmann Justin Bookey Zubi Ruth Olin Joan Horvath Hayley McGuire Wanda Austin Mitchell Clark Jason Tuschen Jeff Turner Jessica H. Mafé Rabino Jere Stille, MBA Dr. Aditi Banerjee Holli Wagner Doreen Marchetti Susie Wee Dr. Eric Todd Hollis, Ph.D., MBA, CISM, CDPSE, Cyber-IT Prof. Bruce A. Bryan Raymond J. Hegarty Rashmi R. Rao Beena Ammanath Laura Niklason, MD, PhD Lisa DeLuca lisa.x Elizabeth Xu, Ph.D. Joy Tan Angie Ruan #SpaceTechnology #STEM #Innovation #SpaceScience #Leadership #Entrepreneurship #WITI #AI

Grateful and honored to be part of Leigh Morgan’s debut podcast. Leigh Morgan is an unstoppable force for good, sharing her wisdom and insights while building bridges that connect and inspire. Do check out the #TheSpaceInBetweenPodcast!

During the recent 50/50 Women on Boards Greater Seattle Annual Board Event, when Cindy L. Runger mentioned that THE Beyoncé has an alter ego,? Sasha Fierce, a persona she created to help her step outside of her shy personality and perform with more confidence on stage, I was shocked at first! But then as I let it digest, I had a few "Ah Ah"s ??I began to think if this "imposter syndrome" is true for one of the greatest performers of our times, then we are mere mortals! ??It also became even more apparent to me that we can only fight these negative thoughts and messages when we see more representation even and especially at the highest levels in our corporate boards! ??We also must continue our advocacy and work. We are far from being done. It is the key to unlocking opportunities - both for us and for those we will lift up alongside us. A heart-felt thank you to our inspiring speaker, Diana Birkett Rakow; our insightful panelists, Amy Bohutinsky, Cindy L. Runger, Hope Cochran and moderator Laura Close Thank you to Diane Davis and Christina Easton co-chairs of the Seattle event! Thank you Heather Marie Spilsbury, Cate Goethals, PCC and Betsy Berkhemer-Credaire for everything you continue to do! ?? Thank you also to our sponsors, who helped make all of this possible: ?? GOLD: Parker, Smith & Feek ?? SILVER: Alaska Airlines, Banner Bank, DLA Piper, KPMG, Perkins Coie, Puget Sound Energy & PwC ??? VENUE SPONSOR: Seattle University ?? IN KIND: Lisa Callan of Callan Cellars, Seattle Premium Headshots, Top Pot Doughnuts and UBS This would not be possible without the mighty leadership team which I had the distinct honor to serve on! If you are keen on getting your expertise onto a board, then check out 50/50 Women on Boards upcoming events in a city near you!

Two days later, the energy from DHC2024 AI Summit is still running high, and my mind is racing with the conversations and ideas shared. Matthew Soskins may have captured it best when he said: "My mom always told me, if you're the smartest person in the room, you're in the wrong room." Well, I was definitely in the right room on Tuesday and Wednesday at DHC2024. What an absolute rockstar lineup of lawyers, engineers, clinicians, scientists, entrepreneurs, and patient advocates—each working on tough problems at the intersection of healthcare, law, and technology. And they didn’t just show up—they brought it. Each presentation elevated the level of discourse and urgency around how AI can be used for good in healthcare. The Nobel committee seems to think breakthroughs in AI will have far-reaching impact on society. I couldn’t agree more. But what we need now is a massive multidisciplinary effort to: 1. Understand the implications of AI for our healthcare system, 2. Shape its development, 3. Address risks, and 4. Ensure its benefits are widely shared. As Tayab Waseem MD PhD put it perfectly on Wednesday: "DHC seeks to tackle the 'last mile problem' of implementing AI in healthcare"—the really tough, yet critically important, challenge of actually applying this technology in practice in an ethical and legally responsible manner. The challenge now is moving from these two days of inspiration, education, and collaboration to concrete action on solving this “last mile problem.” After spending time with such an amazing group of speakers and attendees, I’m optimistic we’re up to the challenge. So much gratitude to all who participated and a special shout out to Karen (MacIsaac) Oboy and Alekhya Kondepudi for all their help. More posts and photos to follow—thank you all!!!

Announced early this morning, University of Washington biochemist and professor David Baker has won the 2024 Nobel Prize in Chemistry for his pioneering work in designing new proteins that can neutralize viruses, target cancer cells, and more. Read more from UW Medicine here: https://lnkd.in/gh7-vDQP

Jennifer Yoo, Jefferson Lin, David Schoolcraft: This week’s event was exactly what is needed for these times—open, honest conversations about the gaps, challenges, and opportunities at the intersection of #tech, #publichealth, and #publicpolicy! I learned so much from the diverse group of individuals you brought together. Much work to be done still… For those passionate about this space, and on the fence if #WomensHealth is a still a "niche" here are some insights from a recent McKinsey & Company report in partnership with World Economic Forum ?? Closing the gender health gap could reduce the time women spend in poor health by almost two-thirds and add up to $1 trillion to the global economy annually by 2040. ?? For every $1 invested in women’s health, approximately $3 is projected in economic growth, generating the equivalent impact of 137 million women accessing full-time positions by 2040. Women are the "Chief Medical Officers" of our families, our communities, and society at large. Women founders, building women’s health products for women, is not only financially smart—it is a path to real change. #healthcareonlinkedin #womenshealthcare #healthcare #HLWF #HLWFALLIANCE Fenwick & West Ogden Murphy Wallace

Have you registered for the Digital Health Counsel 2024 AI Summit? There are a few seats available- Join us at Columbia Tower Club, Tuesday October 8th and 9th- It's where those who are at the forefront of Healthcare and AI will be next week. You won't want to miss. https://lnkd.in/gFntZxs9 David Schoolcraft, Martin Stumpe, Tayab Waseem MD PhD, Jefferson Lin, Maggie Huston, Brandon Fornwalt, MD PhD, Mark A. Knee, Matthew Holt, Brendan Keeler, Kat Duncan, Oren Nissim, Casey Moriarty, Jenny Cronin, PhD, Adriana Benedetti Lein, Doreen Fadaeiforghan, Katherine Robertson, Ty Kayam, Emily Schlesinger, Harsha Nori, I. Glenn Cohen, Elana Zana, Engers Fernandez, Matthew Soskins, Zach Harned, Rouella Mendonca, Laura Jantos, Apurva Zawar, Helen Gray Schnase, MD, MBA, FAAFP, Dana Lewis, Deana Bell, Austin Barrington, FSA, MAAA, Neha Patadia,Lee Kuo,Jennifer Yoo, Rashmi R. Rao,Estelle Giraud, PhD, Karishma Patel