A Conversation with Anita Robinson
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Banking Insights
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In this episode, we chat with Anita Robinson, a former bank CEO and the first woman to chair the California Bankers Association. Anita shares her story of how she got started in the banking industry. We discuss the challenges Anita encountered while she served as the chair of the California Bankers Association as well as what inspired her to create the legacy event, the Women in Banking Forum. Then, we discuss what makes the Women in Banking Forum so special. Also, we highlight just a few of the many great speakers speaking at this year's Women in Banking Forum.
This year's Women in Banking Virtual Forum held April 6 - 8 will be a three-day virtual event that celebrates women in the banking industry and will feature dynamic, inspirational and expert women speakers who will present on timely and relevant industry topics including the economy, regulatory and legislative updates, leadership and much more.
TEDx speaker Sydney Lai and Olympic Gold Medalist Summer Sanders will be the keynote speakers.
For more information, please visit westernbankers.com/wib21.
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