Rise Together: Leadership Through Collaboration with GFOA’s WPFN
Rise Together: Leadership Through Collaboration with GFOA’s WPFN
Conference RegistrationSession Details
Date: Monday, June 30
Time: 1:30 pm - 2:20 pm ET
1 CPE credits
Level: basic
Field of Study: Personal Development
Location: Room 146
In alignment with GFOA's Women's Public Finance Network's (WPFN) 2025–2026 theme, "Rise Together," this session focuses on how women in public finance can leverage their leadership skills to foster collaboration and mentorship within their organizations and communities.
Attendees will explore strategies for building inclusive networks, empowering peers, and sharing knowledge to collectively elevate their teams and the profession. Through real-world examples and interactive discussions, participants will leave inspired to apply their leadership journey toward uplifting others. This session is open to all conference attendees.
Learning Objectives
Analyze case studies that illustrate successful leadership-sharing initiatives in government finance.
Identify actionable strategies to mentor, coach, or support colleagues in government finance.
Apply collaboration techniques to create more inclusive and effective team environments.
Develop a personalized plan for implementing mentorship or peer support practices in their workplace.
Speakers
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Jean Lane
Business Services Manager, Grand Rapids Public Utilities Commission, Minnesota
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Kristina Kerper
Finance Director, Exeter Township, Pennsylvania
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Caroline Santos
Chief Accountant, Riverside County, Auditor-Controller's Office, Riverside, California
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Molly Talkington (she/her)
Finance Director, City of Rolling Meadows, Illinois
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Kimberly Williams, CPA, MPA, CPFO, CGFM
Deputy CFO/Controller, District of Columbia