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9/24/2024
5:30 PM - 8:00 PM PST

Impact 100 Seattle is thrilled to invite you to a fireside chat with Frances Donegan-Ryan, President of the Board for the Center for Women & Democracy (CWD).  In this conversation Frances will give an overview of the work CWD does in Washington State and then speak about women’s leadership development, women's entrepreneurship, and women’s representation in democracy. Join us to learn more about these topics and celebrate the vital role that women play in ensuring a healthy democracy.

Join us at 5:30 PM to socialize with other participants over a soft drink or glass of wine and appetizers. The fireside chat will start at 6pm and run until approximately 7 PM when you will have the chance to continue the discussions with others in the room. The event will close at 8 PM. There is both street and paid parking available in the neighborhood. Please allow plenty of time to get to the venue due to location and traffic.
 
Bio: 
Frances Donegan-Ryan is a Co-Founder and the Chief People & Strategy Officer for Indicio where she oversees the company’s growth strategy, talent recruitment and onboarding, human resources, operations, and team culture. As a startup leader, she also supports many other areas of the business including marketing and sales. Her priority is ensuring the inclusion and success of all employees and clients.
 
Frances’ years of business experience runs the gamut of search technology, digital marketing, people development, communications, advocacy, and storytelling. She’s held global positions at Microsoft and Amazon, launched a marketing agency, and worked with tech startups from seed to unicorn stage. Her specialties include public speaking, facilitation, and bringing events to life.
 
In addition to her day job, her passion and commitment to diversity and equity led to the co-founding of Janes of Digital and to currently leading the Center for Women and Democracy. She lives in Seattle and received her BA in Entrepreneurship & Leadership from the University of Washington. She’s a supporter of the arts, local wineries, and Seattle and Irish sports teams! She’s visited over 50 countries (to-date), holds tri-citizenship, and has worked in Australia, India, the Netherlands, and North America.

Parking Information
Best to park nearby at a "parkopedia" lot located 1/2 block away, across the street from a 7/11.