International Women's Day Celebration + empowering talks at Adobe Denver

>>>>> DATE CHANGED TO THURSDAY, MARCH 13 DUE TO A SCHEDULING CONFLICT! <<<<<

PLEASE UPDATE YOUR RSVP IF YOU CANNOT ATTEND SO OTHERS ON THE WAITLIST HAVE A CHANCE TO CELEBRATE! 🙌

👀 How to find us:
Suite 3600 - You'll take the elevator to the 36th floor from the main lobby entrance.

🚃 Public Transit: The closest light rail station to this address is the 18th St / California Station. Access the location by taking the light rail and walking a short distance.
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🎤 Meet Our 5 Speakers!

Casey Eickhoff is a Senior Design System Platform Engineer with a passion for blending technical precision with creative flair. With 15 years of UX design experience and 6 years specializing in engineering design systems, Casey creates accessible, user-friendly digital experiences that both function beautifully and look stunning. As a self-proclaimed "Theyoncé of Engineering," Casey brings star power to design systems and component engineering. Their work spans across multiple industries, from education technology to beauty products, digital advertising, and energy solutions.

Throughout their career, Casey has consistently delivered impressive results through thoughtful design implementation and engineering excellence. When not crafting pixel-perfect components or championing WCAG compliance, Casey can be found applying their creative talents to unique challenges across diverse environments—from remote communities with specific accessibility needs to high-profile consumer brands requiring engaging user experiences. Casey thrives in spaces that value both engineering precision and creative innovation, bringing a rare combination of technical expertise and design sensibility to every project.

Currently embracing new challenges at Adobe, Casey continues to push the boundaries of what's possible in frontend engineering and design systems. A compelling speaker who combines technical knowledge with engaging storytelling, Casey delivers talks that educate, inspire, and entertain audiences across the industry.

🧠 Talk Title: Nuerodivergence in Tech

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Anastatia Dorval has a BA in Computer Science and has been a Software Engineer for nearly three years, specializing in backend development. Currently she works at PTC on an internal platform that supports generative design. Outside of tech, Anastatia loves to dance and is a huge Drag Race fan (and no, not the car kind)!

💙 TalkTitle: The Hollywood Bombshell Behind Bluetooth

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Kseniya Lifanova is a financial coach, consultant, and angel investor with a background in finance, technology, and entrepreneurship. She has managed company finances at various stages, from running the financial operations of her own agency to overseeing budgets and financial strategy at larger organizations. Previously, she was the VP of Engineering at Foundry Digital and co-founded Upstate Interactive, a web3 consultancy. Since 2021, she has been an angel investor, backing early-stage companies across multiple industries. Kseniya now leverages her experience to help individuals and small businesses build financial stability and long-term wealth.

🤑 Talk Title: Run Your Finances Like a CEO: How to Track and Grow Your Personal Wealth Like a Business

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Vui Nguyen is a software engineer and technical leader with 20+ years experience, and recently pivoted Cloud Technologist. A Certified Google Cloud Architect, Vui believes that now is a great time for women technologists to get into the Cloud! As a Women Techmakers Ambassador and former Leadership Fellow for Women Who Code, Vui is also helping to build a world that she wants to live in, one where women experience gender parity in tech. When her head’s not in the Clouds, Vui enjoys cuddling with her miniature schnoodle dog, knitting, and singing in her church choir.

🤔 Talk Title: 10 Lessons I Learned From Failure - Vui shares what she learned by failing to pass a difficult tech certification on her first attempt, and what she did to pass the exam on her second attempt! While this talk is about a tech endeavor, the lessons Vui will share can be applied to overcoming other challenges in your life. Come find out what it takes to get back up after falling down, and how to succeed after failure!

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Charissa Pilster, voted most likely to lead her team through a zombie apocalypse, is an empathetic and passionate leader who regularly guides her teams through transformative chaos. She is a DEIB advocate, and strategic innovator with 14 years of telecom and IT leadership experience. Her journey began in photography and entrepreneurship, which has shaped her innovative and strategic approach.

Recently Charissa started as the OSP Construction PMO Manager at Lightpath. She is also an active board member at the Griffith Centers, a non-profit that provides mental and behavioral health services to populations who have experienced trauma and hardships. She is regularly championing diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB) as a volunteer and mentor in the community. Beyond her career, she’s a devoted mom, a triathlete, foodie and wine lover who has explored 49 of the US states.

👥✨ Title Title: Networking Without the Ick - I was ready to tune out with my book—but one conversation changed everything. A powerhouse female co-founder, unexpected career insights, job referrals, and future collaboration—all from a chance encounter on a flight. Networking doesn’t have to feel forced. Let’s talk about how to make authentic connections that actually open doors.

Networking isn’t just awkward handshakes and forced conversations at events. It’s happening all around you. It’s chatting with other parents at your kid’s game. It’s moments like this—having a real, unplanned conversation that leads to unexpected doors opening.

The best connections happen when you stop “networking” and start connecting. Let’s talk about how to build relationships that actually matter—without the ick. #NetworkingWithoutTheIck #AuthenticConnections #WomenInLeadership #WomenInTech #NetworkingMadeEasy