The Greater Seattle Conversationon Board Leadership
The Future-Ready Board: Human Leadership in an AI Economy
About the Event
Securing a board position is rarely the result of a single conversation. It is built through preparation, sustained visibility, and trusted relationships developed over time.
This in-person gathering connects aspiring board leaders and business executives with corporate directors serving on boards across your region and industries. Through curated conversations, strategic introductions, and candid governance insight, participants expand their network, elevate their visibility, and take meaningful steps toward board service.
- Venue
- Seattle University Campion Ballroom
- Time
- 8:00 AM – 11:45 AM PT
People
Laura Close
Moderator
Co-Founder
Included.ai
Julie Averill
Keynote Speaker
Founder/CEO, Author, Gold Thread LLC; Board Director, Gorilla Commerce, University of Washington Foundation Board
Vanessa Pegueros
Panelist
Board Director
Liveperson, BECUs
Mike Millegan
Panelist
Founder, MAG3LLC; Independent Director - Axis Capital Holdings, Portland General Electric; Director - Monterey Jazz Festival, Virginia Mason Franciscan Foundation, NACD-NW
Randa Minkarah
Principal Madpark Partners REM; Board Director, Delta Dental, Washington Technology & Industry Association
Bob Barton
CFO/COO, Evo; Board Director, Cambium, Persona Nutrition
Uwa Airhiavbere
Non Executive Director, Imdex Limited; Board Member NACD Northwest Chapter; Non Executive Director, Christensen Inc.
Julie Averill
Founder/CEO, Author, Gold Thread LLC; Board Director, Gorilla Commerce, University of Washington Foundation Board
Stephen Welch
Founder & CEO
Welch Executive Advisors
Mike Millegan
Founder, MAG3LLC; Independent Director - Axis Capital Holdings, Portland General Electric; Director - Monterey Jazz Festival, Virginia Mason Franciscan Foundation, NACD-NW
Adriane Musuneggi
Senior Vice President, Product
Carrot Fertility
Mandy Flynn
Partner/Principal
Ernst & Young
Leslie Koutrouli
Finance Executive & Strategic Partner
Former T-Mobile
Elaina Dulaney
Director of Marketing and Communications
The Salvation Army
Phontel Shami
General Manager
Trelleborg Sealing Solutions
Yulia Ovechkina
Director
Kineta
Minakshi Velamoor
CEO
Mindful Education Consulting
Laura Close
Co-Founder
Included.ai
Sherrye Luetjen
Executive Vice President and General Counsel, Banner Bank and Banner Corporation







