About This Event

This forum is hosted by the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City – Denver Branch, in partnership with:

  • Colorado Bankers Association
  • Independent Community Bankers of Colorado
  • Independent Community Bankers Association of New Mexico
  • Wyoming Bankers Association

Who Should Attend?

Any mid- to senior-level leader in the financial services industry.

Continuing Professional Education (CPE) Credit

By attending the 2025 Women in Banking Forum, you can earn up to 4 CPE credits for which no prerequisite is required. A sign-up sheet will be available at the event.

Fields of Study:

  • Specialized Knowledge – 1
  • Personal Development – 3

Program Level: Basic

Delivery Method: Group Live

Learning Objective:

To provide leaders in banking with industry, leadership and professional development knowledge that will enhance their careers and networks.

For information regarding administrative policies, such as complaints and program cancellations, please contact Amy Ivey at 816-881-5752.

The Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City is registered with the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) as a sponsor of continuing professional education on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors. State boards of accountancy have final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit. Complaints regarding registered sponsors may be submitted to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors External Linkthrough its website.

Hotel Information

A limited amount of discounted hotel rooms are available at the External LinkCurtis Hotel for the evening of September 8, 2025, for $229 plus tax.

Book by Thursday, August 21, through this External Linkreservation link or by calling the hotel at 303-889-4714 and ask for the Women in Banking – Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City room block. Any reservations after this date will be provided on a space available basis.

Agenda

Sept. 9, 2025

8:00 a.m.

Breakfast and Networking

8:40 a.m.

Welcome and Opening Remarks
Nicholas Sly
 | Speaker Vice President, Economist, and Denver Branch Executive, Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City
8:50 a.m.

Beyond the C-Suite: Redefining Leadership

Hear from a dynamic group of women leaders from across industries as they share candid insights on navigating leadership, driving change, and redefining success on their own terms. This powerful conversation will explore what it takes to lead at the highest levels and how women in banking can rise, influence and thrive.
Kim Robbins
 | Moderator First Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City
Rachel Gerlach
| Panelist Chief Credit Officer, Alpine Bank
Janine Davidson
| Panelist President, Metropolitan State University of Denver
9:50 a.m.

Break

10:05 a.m.

Beyond the Headlines: Decoding Bank Performance and Supervision and How it Impacts You

In this current dynamic environment, hear an update on current banking conditions and legislation to broaden your perspective as an industry leader.
Tara Humston
 | Speaker Executive Vice President, Supervision and Risk Management Division
10:45 a.m.

Managing by Your Instinctive Strengths

Learn the secret to unlocking your and your team’s instinctive strengths for getting great work done, the ideal mix for enhancing team synergy, and the keys for negotiating with your boss to have the freedom to be your full selves at work with less stress.

Alesha Arscott
| Speaker Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Unleashed
11:45 a.m.

Lunch

12:55 p.m.

Emerging Frauds and Schemes Impacting Today’s Banking Industry

Fraud is evolving faster than ever, leveraging sophisticated schemes to target banks, employees and customers. Learn about the latest trends in financial crime including check fraud, cyber-enabled schemes, ATM jackpotting, and insider compromise, and how these threats are impacting the industry today.

Brian Blauser
| Speaker Supervisory Special Agent, Complex Financial Crimes, Federal Bureau of Investigation
1:45 p.m.

Break

1:55 p.m.

Teaming Up Against Burnout

Economic uncertainty, the implementation and scaling of Generative AI technology, and our collective recovery from a global pandemic continue to drive high stress and disengagement at work. Burnout affects the health and well-being of the entire organization, yet most attempts to help focus on quick-fix strategies aimed at individuals. Something is missing. In this program, Paula will focus on a holistic approach to burnout prevention, providing actionable strategies for individuals, leaders and teams.

Paula Davis
| Speaker Founder and Chief Executive Officer, The Stress and Resilience Institute
2:55 p.m.

Closing Remarks
Amy Cole
 | Speaker Chief Human Resources Officer and Senior Vice President, People, Strategy and Workplace Support Division, Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City
3:00 p.m.

Adjourn