Women's Global Impact LA

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Regular Rate: $1,449 USD

Building on the success of our inaugural event in August 2025 in NYC, Newsweek is proud to present our Women’s Global Impact Forum LA, a one day event which aims to connect senior female executives - across industries and job functions - and the "ones to watch" for candid conversations with the women driving transformation, and reshaping the future of business. The event is an opportunity for our guests to innovate, share their bold visions for leadership, the future of work and how they will leave a positive and lasting IMPACT on the world.

Progress toward gender equity in the workplace continues even as challenges remain. Despite these obstacles, many companies are stepping up to foster environments where women can thrive. Join us as we celebrate and call attention to these great leaders and companies - and learn from some of the world's most inspiring women.

The event originated in NYC on 5 Aug 2025 , where we had 300+ guests connect and share. You can watch the panels from the NYC event below:

9:00 AM – 9:45 AM

Registration & Light Breakfast

9:45 AM – 9:50 AM

Opening Remarks

Jennifer H. Cunningham, Editor in Chief, Newsweek

9:50 AM – 10:15 AM

The Sponsorship Effect: How Women Elevate Other Women

Behind every successful woman is often another woman - or man - who championed her potential. This session explores the power of sponsorship—how intentional advocacy, visibility, and opportunity-sharing can accelerate women’s advancement into leadership roles. Unlike mentorship, sponsorship demands action: putting someone’s name forward, opening doors, and amplifying their impact. These executives will share real-world examples of how women can use their influence to create systemic change, build equitable workplaces, and ensure that talent and leadership pipelines remain rich with diverse voices.

Moderator:

Lauren Giella, Senior Reporter, Newsweek

Panelists:

Camille Applin-Jones, MBA, BSN, FACHE, Senior Vice President/Area Manager, Kaiser Foundation Hospitals and Health Plan

Elyse Cohen, Chief Impact Officer, Rare Beauty; President, Rare Impact Fund

Rebecca Peabody PhD, Head of Research Projects & Academic Outreach, Getty Research Institute

10:15 AM – 10:45 AM

Leading Through Change: How Women Navigate Transformation and Risk

In times of disruption and uncertainty, effective leadership requires vision, adaptability, and courage—qualities that women leaders consistently bring to the forefront. This panel explores how women across industries are driving transformation, making bold decisions amid risk, and turning challenge into opportunity. From leading digital reinvention to navigating organizational change and global crises, these executives will share their playbooks for resilience, authenticity, and strategic foresight.

Moderator:

Katherine Fung, Senior Reporter, Newsweek

Panelists:

Rehana Farrell, Chief Executive Officer, 100 Women in Finance

Laura Jensen, Chief Commercial Officer and President, Pharma Solutions, GoodRx

Lindsay Kiesling, Area Vice President, Otis Elevator Company

Megan Selby, Former President, BEHR Paint Company

10:45 AM – 11:10 AM

From the Front Office to the Field: How Women Are Building the Business of Sports

Women are shaping the future of sports industry with vision, strategy, and scale. From league offices and team leadership to investment, media, and athlete-led ventures, they are building dynamic organizations and driving meaningful growth. This session highlights the women leading with confidence, creating value across the sports ecosystem, and setting a powerful standard for the next generation of leaders.

Moderator:

Lauren Giella, Senior Reporter, Newsweek

Panelists:

Danita Johnson, President of Business Operations, D.C. United

Kathryn S. Schloessman, President & CEO, Los Angeles Sports & Entertainment Commission

11:10 AM – 11:25 AM

Fireside Chat: Nothing Should Hold You Back

From arriving in a new country without speaking the language to creating a new industry and building a company valued at over $500 million at the age of 40, this session tells a remarkable story of resilience, vision, and fearless leadership. In this candid conversation, we explore how one woman converted obstacles into advantages—challenging convention, rewriting the rules of entrepreneurship, and showing the mindset necessary to build something truly transformational.

Moderator:

Jennifer H. Cunningham, Editor in Chief, Newsweek

Panelist:

Anastasia Soare, Founder & CEO, Anastasia Beverly Hills

11:25 AM – 11:40 AM

Networking Break

11:40 AM – 12:10 PM

The Power of the Pivot: Reinvention as a Career Strategy

In a rapidly evolving world, career success isn’t defined by a straight line—it’s shaped by the ability to adapt, evolve, and reinvent. This session dives into how women leaders have embraced career pivots as powerful strategies for growth, resilience, and fulfillment. From shifting industries to stepping into entrepreneurship or redefining leadership roles, these trailblazers will share how they turned uncertainty into opportunity and aligned their careers with purpose and passion.

Moderator:

H. Alan Scott, Senior Editor & Host of the Parting Shot Podcast, Newsweek

Panelists:

Pamela Greenwalt, Chief Communications and Marketing Officer, SAG-AFTRA

Stacey Politi, Chief Marketing Officer, IPSY

Laura Schwab, Founder & CEO, Addition

Molly Sims, Entrepreneur, Actress/Producer, Podcast Host, and Founder of YSE Beauty

12:10 PM – 12:25 PM

Fireside Chat

12:25 PM – 12:50 PM

Tech Savvy: Using Technology as a Career Advantage

In every industry, digital fluency has become a superpower—and women who embrace technology are redefining what leadership and innovation look like. This session explores how professionals at every stage of their careers can leverage emerging tools, from AI and data analytics to digital platforms, to accelerate growth, visibility, and impact. Panelists will share real-world stories of how mastering technology has opened doors, enhanced decision-making, and fueled creativity.

Moderator:

Kylie McCoy, VP of Brand Partnerships, Newsweek

Panelists:

Eunice Lee, Chief Operating Officer, Scopely

Marshae Mansfield, Vice President & General Manager, Global Accounts, Lenovo

12:50 PM – 1:45 PM

Networking Lunch

1:45 PM – 2:15 PM

Industry Focus: Women Transforming Health Care

Across every corner of the health care ecosystem, women are driving change—from pioneering medical research and digital health innovation to leading health systems and shaping patient-centered policy. This session highlights the visionaries redefining how care is delivered, accessed, and experienced. Panelists will explore the intersection of leadership, technology, and equity—sharing how they’re improving outcomes, increasing accessibility, and humanizing health care in an era of rapid transformation.

Moderator:

Lauren Giella, Senior Reporter, Newsweek

Panelists:

Kristin Bertell, Chief Philanthropy Officer, City of Hope

Felicia Marie Knaul, Distinguished Professor of Medicine, David Geffen School of Medicine
Associate of the Chancellor, University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA)

Johnese Spisso, President, UCLA Health & CEO, UCLA Hospital System
Associate Vice Chancellor, UCLA Health Sciences

Megan Vera Weaklend, SVP of Marketing & Customer Experience, Ob Hospitalist Group

2:15 PM – 2:30 PM

Fireside Chat

2:30 PM – 2:55 PM

The CEO Mindset: How Women are Shaping Corporate Strategy and Growth

Today’s most visionary CEOs are redefining what leadership looks like—balancing innovation with empathy, growth with purpose, and strategy with social responsibility. In this forward-looking discussion, women at the helm of major organizations share how they’re driving transformation, navigating global challenges, and steering their companies toward sustainable success. From leveraging emerging technologies to building inclusive cultures and reimagining business models, these leaders reveal the mindset and decision-making frameworks that fuel modern growth.

Moderator:

Jennifer H. Cunningham, Editor in Chief, Newsweek

Panelists:

Catherine Clay, Chief Executive Officer, S&P Dow Jones Indices

Brieane Olson, Chief Executive Officer, Pacsun

Christiane Pendarvis, Co-CEO, Pattern Beauty

2:55 PM – 3:10 PM

The Power of the Female Audience

Moderator:

Kylie McCoy, VP of Brand Partnerships, Newsweek

Panelists:

Alison Hoffman, President, STARZ Networks, STARZ

3:10 PM – 3:30 PM

Networking Break

3:30 PM – 3:55 PM

Investing in the Next Wave of Female Founders

Despite record-breaking innovation and entrepreneurial momentum, female founders continue to face barriers when scaling their businesses. This session brings together investors, entrepreneurs, and industry leaders who are changing that narrative—building the networks, capital flows, and ecosystems that empower women-led startups to thrive. Panelists will discuss how they identify high-potential founders, the unique advantages of diverse leadership teams, and the strategies driving measurable returns on inclusive investment.

Moderator:

Katherine Fung, Senior Reporter, Newsweek

Panelists:

Kelly DiPaola, Founder & CEO, RIVAL

Chriselle Lim, Founder & Creative Director, PHLUR

Morgan Zanotti, Founder & CEO of Waay, Co-founder of Primal Kitchen

3:55 PM – 4:20 PM

Wellness & Wearables — The New Leadership Advantage

Wellness is no longer just about tracking steps and sleep—it’s a powerful asset for women leaders everywhere. In this session, we'll explore how next-gen wearables and digital wellness platforms are transforming women’s health and leadership. We’ll examine emerging tech and spotlight how women executives are using technology to optimize not only their health, but their leadership impact.

Moderator:

Katherine Fung, Senior Reporter, Newsweek

Panelists:

Lisa Dyer, Executive Director, GPS Innovation Alliance

Dr. Kristen Holmes PhD, Global Head of Performance, Principal Scientist, WHOOP

Holly Shelton, Chief Product Officer, Oura

4:20 PM – 4:45 PM

Power Behind the Camera: Women Shaping What the World Watches

From film and television to digital media and storytelling platforms, women behind the camera are redefining whose stories are told—and how the world sees them. This dynamic panel brings together visionary women creators, producers, directors, and media leaders who are shaping culture from behind the lens.

4:45 PM – 5:00 PM

Ideas You Can Act On and Closing Remarks

Jennifer H. Cunningham, Editor in Chief, Newsweek

5:00 PM – 6:00 PM

Networking Reception

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