INTERNATIONAL WOMENS DAY – HEROES AMONG US

About the event

Celebrate International Women’s Day (IWD) with NextUp NorCal as we honor the everyday heroes in our community—women who have navigated adversity, broken barriers, and transformed challenges into career success. Join us for an inspiring panel conversation featuring leaders across marketing, sports, and commercial strategy as they share personal journeys, lessons learned, and the practical strategies that helped them grow, lead, and thrive.

Featured speakers:

• Suzanne Kounkel — Deloitte Global Chief Marketing Officer (CMO); 20+ years with Deloitte & board member of the Ad Council

• Alex Oglesby — Assistant Coach, Stripes Women’s National Baseball Team; four-time Women’s National Team Assistant Coach

• Pam Brown — Chief Commercial Officer, POI Strategy; 30+ years in sales, systems, and Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) leadership

What you’ll take away:

Real stories of resilience and reinvention, plus the “behind-the-scenes” moments that shaped these leaders

Actionable approaches for building confidence, credibility, and momentum through change

Practical leadership and career-growth strategies you can apply immediately—whether you’re an emerging leader or a seasoned executive

We look forward to celebrating, learning, and connecting together as a community.