TimeTopic
1:30 to 5:00 p.m.Registration Open
2:00 to 2:30 p.m.

Opening Ceremony & Welcome Remarks

  • Marcie Frost, CalPERS Chief Executive Officer
2:30 to 3:30 p.m.Master the Art of Networking

Networking is a vital opportunity to mentor, elevate, and advance one another. Learn how to network effectively so it can help you — and those around you.
3:30 to 4:00 p.m.Break/Networking
4:00 to 5:00 p.m.

Keynote Introduction

  • Theresa Taylor, CalPERS Board President & State Member Representative

Keynote – Personal Finance 101

  • Tori Dunlap, CEO & Founder of Her First $100K

Make More, Spend Mindfully, and Fight for Financial Freedom
Having a financial education is a woman's best form of protest and tool for financial freedom. New York Times bestselling author, podcaster, entrepreneur, and financial feminist Tori Dunlap is bringing her global multimillion-dollar movement to Pathways, where she’ll teach you how to fight for your financial rights.

5:00 to 6:30 p.m.Networking Reception

Wrap up the first day of Pathways at our welcome reception, complete with refreshments. Mingle with speakers and attendees before gearing up for day two.
TimeTopic
8:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.Registration Open
8:00 to 9:00 a.m.Buffet Breakfast
9:00 to 9:30 a.m.

Welcome Day 2 Remarks & My Path to State Treasurer

  • Welcome Day 2 Remarks: Marcie Frost, CalPERS Chief Executive Officer
  • Fiona Ma, CalPERS Board Ex Officio Member & California State Treasurer

My Path to State Treasurer

Treasurer Fiona Ma is the first woman of color and the first woman certified public accountant elected to the position, which serves as primary banker for the world’s fourth-largest economy. She’ll share personal and professional insights, advice, and inspiration from her decades-long leadership career. 

9:30 to 10:30 a.m.

Trailblazers: Women Leading the Way

Making discoveries, crafting solutions, uplifting others — women are leading the way. Our renowned panelists will share how they became change agents, and will inspire you to chart your own path, too.

10:30 to 10:45 a.m.Break/Networking
11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

Building Wealth and Financial Security by Investing in Yourself Introduction

  • Yvonne Walker, CalPERS Board Retired Member Representative

Building Wealth and Financial Security by Investing in Yourself
Learn real-world tools designed to help you reach financial security at any age or career stage. This session offers actionable advice so you can craft the future you want.

12:00 to 1:00 p.m.Buffet Lunch
1:15 to 2:15 p.m.

Closing the Women’s Health Gap Introduction

  • Kevin Palkki, CalPERS Board School Member Representative

Closing the Women’s Health Gap
We are our own best advocates. Our expert panelists will provide insights on the unique role of self-advocacy in behavioral and physical health — and how we can make a difference for ourselves and others.

2:15 to 2:30 p.m.

Closing Remarks

  • Mullissa Willette, CalPERS Board Public Agency Member Representative

*This agenda is subject to change

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