2023 Women’s Leadership Symposium and Awards Summary

letter from publisher

Josh Schimmels

This year's 2023 Women's Leadership Symposium & Awards, held at the InterContinental Los Angeles Downtown on Wednesday, June 28, was a half-day event of inspiration, education, and recognition. Los Angeles' top businesswomen will share their wisdom through a series of dynamic discussions at a breakfast symposium, highlighting their accomplishments in their industries, achieving effective leadership, expanding their talent pool, work-life balance, and supporting the nonprofit community. We covered themes such as support. Supporting other businesswomen and so much more.

The afternoon session was a vibrant luncheon recognition program celebrating the outstanding achievements of women making a difference across Los Angeles.

With hundreds of great candidates, it's clear that there are many accomplished and influential leaders from whom you can draw inspiration. This year, we named winners in the following categories: CEO of the Year. Executive of the Year; Innovator of the Year. Women-Owned Emerging Business Leader Award; Women Champion Award; Mentor of the Year. Community Impact Advocate Award; Woman to Watch Award; and Next Generation Woman of the Year.

We celebrated the accomplishments of many powerful women who are making a difference across Los Angeles. These notable winners and finalists are described on these pages.

A big thank you to all the sponsors who helped make this event possible. We would also like to once again congratulate our award recipients, the women in the Los Angeles area who have successfully combined effective business vision with a passionate commitment to proactively making a difference and “leading by example.” Both in the business world and in the communities they serve.

CEO of the Year

Winner
Jonese Spisso – UCLA Health

Executive of the Year

Winner
Rainy Hake Austin – The Agency

Innovator of the Year

Winner
Kalika Yap – Citrus Studios Inc.

Emerging Women-owned Business Leaders of the Year

Winner
Kayla Singer – Luna CX

women's champion

Winner
Cynthia Jankowski – PNC Bank

Mentor of the Year

Winner
Maven Jimenez – Aerospace Corporation

Community Impact Advocate of the Year

Winner
Dennis Booth – LA Clippers

Women to watch this year

Winner
Stephanie Lomibao – Bank of America Charitable Foundation

Next Generation Woman of the Year

Winner
Elizabeth Capatty – Colliers

Here is the list of finalists:

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Contents of this appendix

Strengthening women's leadership
As a woman in leadership, I understand the importance of embracing what matters
Contributing to professional growth and empowerment… Read more

Work-life balance is not included in policy.
However, within each individual
In our fast-paced world, achieving work-life balance can often feel like an abstract concept.We have all heard of one-size-fits-all solutions that promise to bring balance… Read more

The secret of effective leadership
In our fast-paced world, achieving work-life balance can often feel like an abstract concept.We have all heard of one-size-fits-all solutions that promise to bring balance… Read more

More than half of female small business owners face greater obstacles than men
Starting and running your own business is a big challenge, as one in five small businesses fail before the end of their first year.According to her recent Groupon survey, more than half of respondents said it's even tougher for female entrepreneurs…Read more

Survey reveals attributes, priorities, and career paths of female CEOs
Last year, Korn Ferry released a new study, Women CEOs Speak Today, that focused on the career trajectories of women CEOs, what led to their success, and their ability to transform the CEO role. .

Survey finds 75% of female executives experience impostor syndrome
A majority of female executives across industries admit to having experienced feelings of inadequacy, self-doubt, or impostor syndrome at some point in their careers, something common among women in corporate America. He states that he believes… Read more

Federal Government Announces New Resources to Support Women Small Business Owners
During the Small Business Administration's (SBA) second annual Women's Business Summit in March, President Biden announced new resources to support women small business owners and support all small businesses in the United States. reaffirmed the Biden-Harris administration's continued commitment to support.

Partnership accelerates gender equality and representation in sport
In March, Endeavor and the Women's Sports Foundation (WSF) announced a new partnership to advance gender equality in women's athletics. The partnership includes a $250,000 donation from Endeavor Impact on behalf of Endeavor and UFC to help create a pathway for female athletes, coaches, managers, and executives to enter and succeed at the highest levels of the industry. Special focus on building.

Launch of new marketplace platform for women entrepreneurs
Bank of America partners with Seneca Women to launch a new online marketplace for women entrepreneurs, giving them access to new markets and a place for consumers to shop and support their businesses. provided an opportunity to do so.The Bank of America Marketplace by Seneca Women features a wide range of women-owned businesses… Read more

A new perspective on what affects women in today's workplaces
In March, CNBC and Momentive, the makers of Survey-Monkey, released the results of their joint Women in the Workplace survey. The survey of more than 5,000 women in the United States found that working women continue to experience increased stress and burnout during tough economic times. … read more

Training program initiative aims to increase the number of women in the construction industry
Late last year, the California Department of Industrial Relations (DIR) and its Apprenticeship Standards Division announced on behalf of the Department of Labor and Workforce Development that $25 million in funding was available.