Breaking Glass, Shattering Concrete: A Journey Through Finance, Identity, and Leadership

In this thought-provoking session, we examine the visible and invisible barriers that continue to limit equity and inclusion in the finance world. From the well-known glass ceiling that many face on their rise to leadership, to the concrete ceiling that disproportionately affects those from underrepresented and intersectional backgrounds, this presentation explores what true progress looks like—and what it requires. Through lived experience, industry insights, and a challenge to the status quo, this session calls on finance leaders to not only open doors but to remove the walls that hold others back.