More Seats at the Table
About the Event
More Seats at the Table: How women are leading across public, private, PE, mutual fund, and nonprofit boards – and how you can too
The boardroom isn’t one‑size‑fits‑all — and your path to leadership doesn’t have to be either. Join us for an engaging, interactive fireside chat with women who are making an impact across public and private companies, PE‑backed firms, mutual funds, and large nonprofits. You’ll hear real stories, get practical strategies, and learn exactly how to position yourself for these diverse board opportunities. Whether you’re just starting your journey or ready for your next seat, this is your chance to connect, ask, and leave with a clear plan forward.
Why You’ll Want to Be in the Room:
- Discover the possibilities — explore board roles beyond public companies and why they’re powerful career moves.
- Hear from women who’ve done it — real stories from leaders serving on public, private, PE, mutual fund, and nonprofit boards.
- Get the “how‑to” playbook — practical steps to find, land, and thrive in your first (or next) board seat.
- Build your network — connect with like‑minded women and potential mentors in Colorado’s business and nonprofit community.
- Leave with a plan — walk away with clear, actionable next steps tailored to your goals.
Hosted by First Western Trust in collaboration with 50/50 WOB Denver and PDA Colorado
Free event, registration requested
- Venue
- First Western Trust, Cherry Creek Office
- Time
- 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM MT
Agenda
Denver, CO
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4:00 PM – 4:30 PM
Arrival and Networking, Check-in, refreshments, and informal networking.
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4:30 PM – 4:35 PM
Welcome and Opening remarks from 50/50 Women on Boards and First Western Trust.
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4:35 PM – 4:40 PM
Introduction of Panelists and Moderators
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4:40 PM – 5:20 PM
Fireside Conversation: Moderated discussion on leadership, governance, and pathways to board service.
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5:20 PM – 5:35 PM
Audience Q&A, Open discussion with invited guests.
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5:35 PM – 5:40 PM
Closing Remarks, Thank-you remarks and next steps.
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5:40 PM – 6:00 PM
Curated Networking Continued connection among guests, speakers, and hosts.
People
Elizabeth Krupa
Moderator
Board Director, Attorney at Law; Law Office of Elizabeth Espinosa Krupa, LLC
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Peggy Kutchera
Moderator
Relationship Executive - Mid-Corp | Commercial Banking, J.P.Morgan
Julie Tschida Brown
Panelist
Chief People and Culture Officer, Zayo; Independent Director, Real Time Safety Solutions
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Kathleen (Kathy) M. Lutito
Panelist
Independent Board Member, Mutual Fund Board Trustee, Lord Abbett & Company, LLC; Advisor, Pension Investment Committee: Exelon Corporation, Chevron Corporation
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Julie Courkamp
Panelist
President, Chief Operating Officer & Director, First Western Financial, Inc.
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