The first list for the new recognition program honors exceptional women leaders from a variety of organizations, including Google, TransUnion, The Artemis Fund, Upstart and more
NEW YORK (PRWEB) May 9, 2023
American Banker, Arizent’s essential resource for senior financial services executives, has released the list of finalists for its new recognition program, The Most Influential Women in Fintech.
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The award honors female leaders in the fintech community who pave the way for the industry’s future while championing critical issues such as diversity, inclusion and mentorship. The initial list of finalists includes 20 women leaders from organizations that vary in size and business concentration.
“It’s no secret that women are underrepresented in the C-suites of fintech companies, so we’re spotlighting standout women in the sector,” said Penny Crosman, Executive Editor, Technology at American Banker. “These are incredible leaders who are driving innovation and creating a more diverse, inclusive industry, and they should be recognized for their achievements.”
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Finalists for The Most Influential Women in Fintech award are:
Amanda Abrams, CEO, Cohen Circle
Michele Alt, partner and co-founder, Klaros Group
Jo Ann Barefoot, CEO and Co-Founder, Alliance for Innovative Regulation (AIR)
Sarah Biller, Co-Founder, Fintech Sandbox
Nadine Chakar, CEO, Securrency
Jenny Cheng, Vice President/Managing Director, Wallet, Google
Anna Counselman, co-founder and head of business operations, Upstart
Maria Gotsch, President and CEO of the Partnership Fund for New York City and co-founder of the FinTech Innovation Lab
Gabriella Kusz, Co-Founder and CEO, Global Digital Asset & Cryptocurrency Association
Theodora Lau, Founder, Unconventional Ventures
Kristy Kim, CEO, TomoCredit
Penny Lee, President and CEO, Financial Technology Association
Elizabeth Pagel, SVP, Consumer Lending Business Leader, TransUnion
Katie Palenscar, CEO and Global Head of Venture Studio, Anthemis
Judie Rinearson, Partner, K&L Gates LLP
Janelle Sallenave, Chief Experience Officer, Chime Financial
Laura Spiekerman, co-founder and president, Alloy
Dara Chevlin Tarkowski, Managing Partner and Co-Founder, Actuate Law and quointec
Leslie Goldman Tepper, General Partner and Co-Founder, The Artemis Fund
Tanya Van Court, Founder and CEO, Goalsetter
Among the 20 honorees, three top winners will be announced at the awards dinner at American Banker’s DIGITAL BANKING conference, which takes place 12-14 June 2023 at The Boca Raton resort in Boca Raton, Florida.
The Most Influential Women in Fintech is part of American Banker’s continued coverage of the progress in diversity, equality and inclusion initiatives across financial institutions, expanding the publication’s mission to support, empower, celebrate and advance women in banking.
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