Women in Climate Leadership: Chief x Aurora Collective
“When Women Lead, Systems Change”
This session brings together prominent female leaders from across the environmental, policy, and technology sectors to share strategic insights on navigating the complexities of the climate crisis.
Moving beyond high-level theory, this event is designed for tangible impact. The program features a curated panel discussion followed by an action-oriented facilitated workshop where participants move from insight to application, developing practical pathways they can carry back into their work.
Agenda
1:00 - 1:30 PM | Opening Keynote: Leading Through Crisis: Why This Moment Demands Women's Voices
An opening conversation on why women’s approaches to leadership—grounded in systems thinking, collaboration, and long-term stewardship—are essential to navigating today’s climate, technological, and governance challenges.
Cheryl Margoluis, Executive Director at CARE-WWF Alliance
1:30 - 2:15 PM| Panel: Building What’s Next: Women Aligning on Climate Action
A forward-looking conversation on how women leaders can align efforts, activate networks, and focus collective energy to drive meaningful, statewide climate impact across sectors and issues.
Speakers include:
Tegan Hoffman, Executive Director, Coastal Quest
Shea Jameel, Chief Sustainability Officer, Marsh
Katie Robinson, Senior Innovation Fellow, Pisces Foundation
2:15-2:45 PM | Coffee Break
2:45-3:30 PM | Panel: Designing the Future: Women Shaping AI and Tech for Climate Solutions
A discussion on how women are influencing the development of AI-driven climate solutions, ensuring these technologies are more equitable, inclusive, and effective in addressing real-world challenges.
Speakers include:
Erica Fensom, Vice President, Docusign
Tori Horton, Chief Experience Officer, Play Money!
Jing Nealis, CFO, SES AI Corporation
3:30 - 5:15 PM | Interactive Workshop: Building Your Climate Leadership Network
A facilitated, hands-on session where participants identify their unique leadership strengths, form small peer networks, and map immediate opportunities for collaboration—leaving with a committed circle and clear next steps to translate insight into action.
5:15 - 7:30 PM | Chief Climate Week Opening Reception
Informal networking with local climate leaders, innovators and Chief members.
Who is this for?
This gathering is designed for mid- to senior-level women working in climate, sustainability, and adjacent impact fields—leaders already shaping change within their organizations and looking to expand what’s possible through collaboration. It is for those who want to be in a room with peers who are not only thinking strategically about the climate transition, but actively building toward it. Participants will leave with new perspectives, practical pathways for action, and a network of peers they can immediately engage—moving from conversation to coordinated impact.
We are prioritizing participants who can commit to attending and engaging in the entire half-day program. The experience is designed to build over the course of the afternoon, with each part building to support deeper connection and collaboration.