On September 24, 2024, guests gathered at a private Kalorama Residence to celebrate and uplift the regions female founders and leaders. Attendees engaged in passionate conversations with each other while sharing insights and experiences. Cathy Merrill, CEO & President of Washingtonian, gave welcome remarks to the guests and invited J.P. Morgan’s Executive Director, Vivienne Pham to share her thoughts.
Photos by Daniel Swartz and Evy MagesWashingtonian’s Cathy Merrill with J.P. Morgan’s Katie Gonzales, Tom Michael, and Ruth Ann ClarkPepsiCo’s Brigitte Gwyn, Ambar Cruz, and Taylor LustigJ.P. Morgan’s Isabella Garbacz and Clara EnglishCapital Area Food Bank’s Radha Muthiah, Smithsonian’s Julissa Marenco, and Washingtonian’s Cathy MerrillMason Dixie Food’s Ayeshah Abuelhiga and Gunderson Dettmer’s Hozefa BoteeSaid Differently’s Rachel Barek and Long Dash’s Kate WattsDelta’s Heather Wingate and Ridgely Walsh’s Juleanna GloverStory Partners’ Gloria Dittus and Punchbowl News’ Anna PalmerMasPanadas’ Margarita Womack and Territory Foods’ Ellis McCueSquadra Ventures’ Margaret RothRP3 Agency’s Beth Johnson, TA Sports Ventures’ Tamika Tremaglio, Spring 4th Advisory Valerie Camillo, and Charter Communications’ Catherine BohigianRSVP Catering provided delicious macarons for guests to take with themJ.P. Morgan’s Tom Michael, Vivienne Pham, and Washingtonian’s Cathy MerrillBreshna.io’s Mariam Nusrat, Matt Miller, Ellevoy’s Jennie Blumenthal, and Standd’s Julie SaltmanWashingtonian’s Claire Parets and CoTripper’s Krystin HargroveJ.P. Morgan’s Isabella Garbacz and Strategic Resources’ Rose McElrath-SladeThe McCain Institute’s Evelyn Farkas, and PwC’s Jeanelle JohnsonBreakForth Solutions’ Nichelle Early and CarpeDM’s Naza ShelleyJPMorganChase’s Melody McCrea and Tolu OleruBSA’s Victoria Espinel and National Building Museum’s Aileen FuchsrockITdata’s Marlie Andersch, Washingtonian’s Cathy Merrill, Delta’s Lisa Hanna and Jana Lozanorand* construction’s Linda Rabbit and Ridgewells’ Susan LaczPepsiCo’s Ambar Cruz, Courtney Nese, Sarah Towles, and Mary PlacideOneVillage’s Ashley Yesayan and ALIVE Podcast Network’s Angel Livas