Speaking Events,
Conferences, & Updates
Jennifer sat down with three incredible experts - Afshin Yazdian, Abigail Anderson Berard, Joseph Daly - who collectively bring nearly 50 years of experience navigating the pressures of M&A integration.
They shared powerful insights on how to maximize success for effective integration. Here are a just a few key takeaways;
One size doesn't fit all: Listen, learn, and pace the change—ideally limit to one major shift per quarter.
Executive alignment is critical: Executive priorities (especially technology functions) must be in sync with integration goals.
Communicate with intention: – Transparency builds trust, but be mindful of signal vs. noise ratio.
Huge thank you to our panelists for this engaging discussion.
Unlocking Revenue &
Operational Agility:
The Strategic Advantage of Android Payment Terminals
A PayTech Women California Chapter LinkUp | July 23rd, 2025
In this well-timed discussion our panelists highlighted how Android terminals are fundamentally transforming how we service and support merchants. They shared real-world examples of how devices enable;
- faster, simpler onboarding
- streamlined support
- tailored revenue opportunities
This isn't just another hardware transition. It’s a strategic shift in how we create value and deliver impactful results.
Jennifer was selected to lead a panel discussion at the BEACH Women in Engineering Conference.
The conference is designed to connect all engineering majors, faculty, and industry leaders, and hear from women engineers who’ve gone on to become successful in their fields.
March | Las Vegas
Jennifer enjoyed incredible event at Fintech Meetup, reconnecting with industry friends—old and new.
There were many insightful conversations with the doers who are bringing innovation in payments to life and the leaders who bring people together to make it happen.
Looking forward for so many amazing things in 2025 and beyond!
February 2025
Beyond meeting ambitious scholarship recipients, they heard from Provost Andrew Guzman about how USC Associates’ support is fueling innovation. One major highlight is USC's $1 billion+ Frontiers of Computing initiative, designed to revolutionize computing across disciplines.
This initiative expands advanced computing throughout USC’s programs, including the launch of the School of Advanced Computing—an incubator for advanced computing projects such as AI and machine learning for students and faculty.
Los Angeles Regional Food Bank
December 7th, 2024
This weekend was a first in that she volunteered on-site at the food distribution center alongside other USC Alum and many other groups.
Together they sorted 30,930 pounds of produce to recover as much food as possible to help those in need.
Jennifer was selected to speak at the 12th Annual Data Con LA 2024. The event is Southern California's largest annual data conference in Los Angeles which emphasizes the importance of data-driven decision-making, products, and innovation across all industries.
Her session titled "The Story Behind the Numbers" discussed the importance of aligning data analysis with business context to enable confident decision-making and avoid financial oversights.
September 24th & 25th, 2024 | Atlanta, GA
Thank you PayTech Women, formerly Wnet for another incredible Leadership Summit! It’s a privilege to be part of a community that supports one another’s pursuit of excellence.
Western States Acquirers Association
September 17th - 19th, 2024 | Las Vegas
Jennifer shared that she loved seeing old friends in person and was excited to connect with new, ambitious leaders aiming to make a difference in the industry.
September 8th, 2024
Why does global warming matter from a business perspective? More frequent and extreme weather events cause infrastructure damage and disrupt business operations, including supply chain and travel delays.
“By 2050, GDP in the City of London is estimated to decline by 2-3% every year due to global warming.” – Financial Times, Climate - London Climate Resilience Review.
Jennifer had a great time connecting with industry colleagues and discussing the latest trends. The key takeaway is this: Stay light on your feet.
The rate of change is accelerating—merchant surcharges, AI, cultural shifts, and much more. We've known this for some time, but now more than ever, managing change with finesse is a strategic advantage.
Looking forward to continuing the insightful conversations and momentum!
Women in Engineering Conference
Jennifer served as a panel speaker to share industry experiences and insights with the next generation of women in engineering at California State University, Long Beach.
The engagement from so many ambitious young women from the audience was enlightening. These women are poised to make significant contribution in their career.
Annual Conference
WCS Talks is an annual “TED-Style” event featuring the brightest minds and inspiring stories of the global clean economy metamorphosis. The WCS mission is to give a spotlight to women and a platform for encouraging more female speakers.
At WCS Talks, both women and men from a variety of sectors share their perspectives and challenge our assumptions.