Together, they will explore the connection between financial literacy and women’s ability to participate fully in decisions about banking, investing, giving, and political contributions; the role of patriarchy and gender norms in shaping who is “expected” to manage money; and how women’s values too often fail to show up in household and philanthropic decision-making. The conversation will touch on Sheila’s chapter on philanthropy and political giving and the systemic forces that shape how power and money move. We welcome anyone who wants to build a more values-aligned relationship with money and support a future where women are fully empowered to steward resources!

Previously, Sheila was a senior institutional equity sales executive and team leader with a primary focus on Asian and Japanese markets across sectors such as real estate, commodities, infrastructure, consumer, and financials. She served as lead salesperson on numerous IPOs and secondary offerings, including multiple transactions exceeding $1 billion, giving her deep insight into global markets, public equities, and how market cycles influence investor portfolios.