TMD member Norri shared with us her background and what it is like being a professional woman in Japan today, why she chose journalism and how she came to be one of less than a handful of female reporters abroad for Nikei Shimbun (Japan's largest business newspaper with over 3 million subscribers), and the recent …
Barbara and Karen focus on helping people create breakthroughs in their lives, the power of listening, and the power of commitment. They discussed ways to achieve better balance in our busy lives.
Forum on Stating your Dreams and Wishes, facilitated by TMD founder (and speaker chair) Kate Purmal. Members discussed the things they would like to do if money were no object.
Dian spoke to us about the mission of and services provided by Planned Parenthood Golden Gate. This organization has three basic functions: medical services, education and advocacy. It provides comprehensive reproductive health care and comprehensive health care for women.
Two years ago, TMD member Wako started researching the life and art of her grandfather, Michio Takayama, a painter who lived in New Mexico. In the process of learning about his journey from Tokyo to Taos, Wako herself embarked on a discovery path filled with unexpected insights, opportunities and personal growth. Wako spoke about her …
Karen was the campaign manager for Nancy Lytle's recent successful campaign. Karen and Nancy reflected on their experiences running a campaign, and shared with us the thrill of victory!
Denise spoke about the trends she's seeing in women entrepreneurs in the Valley, how they are creating new roles in the wealth creation in the Valley, and how the e-economy is presenting new opportunities for women.
We discussed the purpose of the group, elected officers and committee chairs, brainstormed ways to expand our member base and improve the group, and collected annual dues.
Carolyn spoke about her 27 years of experience as a freelance photographer. She has photographed Steve Jobs (Apple Computer), Robert Noyce (Intel), John Doerr (Kleiner Perkins), Larry Ellison (Oracle), Jim Clark (Netscape) among many other high-tech tycoons. She told us why Steve Jobs insisted on being photographed at Stanford University, how she came to sell …
Before retiring in 1977, Irene was a major international opera star, having performed in every major opera house from Naples to San Francisco. She was a principal artist at New York's Metropolitan Opera for 20 consecutive seasons and was distinguished by the range and large number of roles in her repertoire. By the end of …
With a strong interest in the software industry in the '80s, Ruthann was a Managing Director at Alex. Brown & Sons where she worked with a variety of software firms and was instrumental in the successful IPOs of leading software companies including Microsoft, AOL, Aldus, Borland, Broderbund, Electronic Arts, McAfee Associates and the 3DO Corporation. …
Before joining the CHC, Maureen served Stanford University as Associate Dean of the School of Education and as the Director of the Career Management Center for the Graduate School of Business. Maureen shared her background from anti-war activist to children's services advocate. She also told us about The Children's Health Council and why it's so …
