Dr. Mai Thy Truong will share the story of her journey to become a surgeon, what it's like being a woman in a male-dominated profession, as well as her philosophy for providing the best care to her young patients.

How did we get here and what can we do about it?

Marianne Etzel will share the story of her career through the organization as well as those of her influential and pioneering co-workers and supervisors.

Pam Vavra will address timely and powerful issues like: dealing with racism and depression.

When we are posed with difficult choices, we often choose the less risky and more comfortable path to follow. But sometimes choosing the safest route means we miss out on opportunities and experiences. So how do we take the first step and embrace uncertainty?

Tracy Weatherby joined Second Harvest of Silicon Valley in 2018 as VP of Strategy and Advocacy. In this role, Tracy helps coordinate strategy across the food bank and her team works to leverage government programs to ensure that students in need have access to school and summer meals. The department also advocates for policies to reduce hunger.

Margaret Nyamumbo will tell us about her company, Kahawa 1893, which works directly with farmers, empowers women, and commits to transparency, with the goal of sharing the wealth.