WAVE - SEATTLE MAY 22, 2025
A One Day In-Person Event for Women in Accounting & Finance
CONNECTION
We are women in accounting and finance. We are accountants, bookkeepers, CFOs, CPAs, EAs, financial advisors, tax preparers, and students in the field.
COLLABORATION
GROWTH
See what happens when we bring together a community of forward-thinking women in accounting and finance who are shaping the future of our industry. Join dynamic leaders running their own firms, influential professionals driving innovation within their organizations, and visionary thinkers determined to redefine what’s possible in the world of accounting & finance.
MAY 22, 2025
Speakers (More Announcements to Come - Stay Tuned!)
Brittany Malidore: Ranked as Top 50 Women in Accounting Brittany is a dynamic speaker who delivers authentic and tangible talks on Financial Expertise & Organization Growth, Transformative Leadership & Strategy, and Empowerment Through Action & Influence
Brittany’s expertise in financial analytics and strategic decision-making is matched only by her deep commitment to fostering strong community. As a veteran military spouse, mom of five, and dynamic leader in the accounting field, Brittany embodies resilience and empowerment, turning obstacles into opportunities for courage—a theme she passionately shares to inspire others.
Twyla Verhelst is a CPA with a diverse, strategy-focused skill set that spans accounting, partnerships, entrepreneurship, and software innovation. Recognized as a Top Women in Accounting, Twyla is committed to inspiring others to challenge the way things have always been done with a focus on making an exponential impact on the evolution of the accounting profession and the business owners it serves. As head of Accounting Partnerships at Mercury, Twyla understands the value of relationships and the importance of community in the accounting industry.
Kelly Kasper: Owner and trusted advisor of The Alternative Board North Seattle will guide us through an inspiring new approach to looking at your business through the lense of your peers. Kelly will help us navigate challenges, opportunities, and change in a collaborative environment where we can share knowledge, expertise, and accountability to help participants gain strategic clarity and achieve their business goals.
Hannah Smolinski is a CPA and the founder of Clara CFO Group, a fractional CFO agency providing small businesses with financial clarity and profit maximization strategies. Her experience working for one of the world’s largest accounting firms inspired her to make corporate expertise accessible to small business owners through fractional CFO services. She also hosts the Clara CFO Group YouTube channel with over 100,000 subscribers and uses the platform to help small businesses learn how to take charge of their business finances and create freedom through financial success.
Event Day
Join us in the heart of downtown Seattle, WA
AGENDA
9:30-10am: Breakfast
10:00am: Brittany Malidore
10:50am: Twyla Verhelst
Morning Break
11:30am: Peer Board Strategy
12:30: Lunch & Vendor Visits
1:15pm: Tech Round
2:15pm: Hannah Smolinski
Afternoon Break
3-4pm: Live Q&A Podcast
7pm: After Party
Live Q&A Podcast with The Ambitious Bookkeeper Serena Shoup and The Workflow Queen Alyssa Lang
Breakfast, lunch, afternoon snack, and all-day beverages(!) included
We will work to accomodate any allergy restrictions.
Our Venue: The Collective
The Collective is a unique Seattle venue that boasts interactive event spaces with exclusive décor and easy access from I-5. Garage and street parking are available.
The Collective
400 Dexter Avenue North
Seattle, WA 98109
TECH ROUND
Get ready for a fast-paced, interactive, and immersive session! Tech Round puts a dynamic twist on speed networking—focusing on the latest AI and tech tools that keep your practice running smoothly.
Led by Christina Messer and Tam Nguyen, this engaging session is your chance to exchange must-have tech solutions, discover game-changing tools, and walk away with fresh insights to boost efficiency. Whether you’re sharing your go-to apps or picking up new favorites, you’ll leave inspired and equipped with innovative ideas to implement right away.
What To Expect
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This event is built with community in mind. We are creating intentional spaces to build relationships before, during, and after the event. Registrants will have the opportunity to join an online meeting space to share and create opportunities for continued connection.
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We're bringing the motivation and inspiration. Stay tuned for our speaker announcement in early 2025.
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A unique and personal approach to an event. Bring your road blocks to the table as we break off into small groups and serve as peer board meetings. With the help of a professional facilitator, we will have the opportunity to weigh-in on what works and what doesn't and receive actionable advice that will last beyond event day.
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Stay tuned for a fun surprise announcement. In the meantime, expect lively and interactive conversations around technology and innovation as we move into the age of AI.
Ready For What's Next?
We are absolutely AMAZED at the response this event has seen. As of 03/01/2025 tickets are sold out. If you would like to be added to our waitlist please email info@waveseattle.com
What is WAVE Seattle?
We created this "pro-ference" to bring women with big ideas and dreams together. Some may say the accounting and finance industry is boring/aging out/antiquated. We say it just needs a rebrand. And we're ready for it.
WAVE stands for Women in Accounting (& Finance) Visionaries and Entrepreneurs
Our event will be filled with women who are ambitious, driven, and planning for what's next in their unique roles, career paths, and businesses. We're looking for what's next and how to get there. And together, we can make it happen.
The vision for this event came from Erin Pohan of Upkeeping LLC who was inspired from various industry conferences hosted in other parts of the United States. Wanting a community of women who "get it" without having to hop on a Zoom call or 3+ hour flight ignited the idea to gather the women here in Seattle. What started as a vision from one woman has developed into a collage of ideas from a team of awesome volunteers working to make this an unforgettable day.
For questions or sponsorship opportunities: please contact us at info@waveseattle.com
Cancellations received by 4/21/2025 will receive a 100% refund. By 5/15/2025, you will receive a 50% refund. After 5/15/2025, we regret that no registration fees can be refunded. You may transfer your ticket up until the day of the event. For assistance with cancellation or transfers please contact us info@waveseattle.com
By attending this event you consent to photographs and videos taken during participation in the event, and to the publication of the photographs and videos for advertising, promotional and marketing purposes by our community and/or sponsors.
We welcome sponsorship opportunities from companies that are aligned with the accounting/finance industry. Please email info@waveseattle.com for our sponsorship deck.
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