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Barbara Clarke

Founder, Board Chair at The Impact Seat Foundation

Founder and president of The Impact Seat, Clarke has been investing in emerging technologies, including medical devices, for almost a decade. To date, Clarke has invested in more than 60 companies and 12 funds in North America and Europe. She has been creating opportunities for under-represented entrepreneurs by investing in companies that are either led by women of color or have women on their funding teams – even before it became fashionable to do so.

She is also the key investor for the Kitty Fund Grant.

Josaline Cuesta

California Program Director at Small Business Majority

Josaline Cuesta manages the execution of Small Business Majority’s programs and initiatives throughout the state of California in collaboration with the California team. Additionally, she directs the organization's Central Valley and Southern California offices and develops and fosters strong relationships with business organizations, community organizations and policymakers.

Nichole MacDonald

President of the San Diego Chapter at National Association of Women Business Owners

Nichole MacDonald is a single mom, a successful business owner, and a passionate advocate for creating positive change. She is the founder and CEO of Sash Bag, a multi-million dollar business that started in her garage, and has since grown into a thriving company that has impacted the lives of tens of thousands of people. With a background in marketing and communications, Her dedication and hard work have paid off in spades, as evidenced by the over $3,000,000 she has raised for her business through crowdfunding efforts. In addition to her business success.

Rosemarie Ndupuechi

Chief Advancement & Marketing Officer at WomenVenture

More than twenty years of management experience at leading corporations. Today, Rosemarie is a leader at WomenVenture, a nonprofit supporting women entrepreneurs, a serialpreneur with two enterprises: an event planning business and a rental company and a consultant to home owners who seek to set up their home on AirBnb.

For over forty years, WomenVenture has provided women of all ages, cultures, races, and income levels with the tools and resources to achieve economic success through small business ownership.

Denise Fernander

Founder / CEO
Of Mompreneur Success Academy

MOMpreneur Success Academy is a community of mom entrepreneurs who are coaches and/or health & wellness professionals and want to grow their businesses to become profitable in 90 days.

Denise Fernander, has over 20 years of experience in teaching, coaching, speaking, curriculum design, entrepreneurship, and relationship-building. She helps mompreneurs discover their passion, identify what their community wants and needs, and build and grow a successful and sustainable business. The program offered by MOMpreneur Success Academy includes group coaching, brand and business strategy development, accountability coaching, online content/course guidance, and the support of other members in the community. This program helps mompreneurs launch and advance their business and achieve their goals.

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