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Our planning committee is made up of bold thinkers, big dreamers, and get-it-done doers who believe in the power of women lifting each other up. They’ve brainstormed, planned, and poured their passion into creating a conference that will leave you inspired, connected, and ready to roar — so you can Be Seen, Be Heard, and Be Fearless.

Cindy Bonior, President/CEO

Cindy Bonior has led the Fremont Chamber of Commerce with 25 years of dedicated service as CEO. Throughout her tenure, Bonior expanded the Chamber’s impact by maintaining valued traditions while introducing new programs that added lasting value to membership, enabling members to thrive and succeed. Her leadership brought to life popular events such as Fremont Street Eats, the Burger & Brew Fest (including the Burger Throwdown), Business Marketplace at the Fremont Festival of the Arts, the Women in Business Conference, and Holidays at the Plaza. She also championed member engagement through meetings with City officials. Bonior credits these initiatives to close collaboration with local businesses, organizations, and the City of Fremont, saying, “Partnerships are the foundation of sustained success.”

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Lisa Stambaugh, Web Diva® and Zealous Wordsmith

After 20 years in Engineering and IT (BSEE, UCSD; MSCS, Stanford), Lisa Stambaugh left Corporate America for her second career as a Web Diva® and freelance writer/editor. She launched over 700 websites in 23 years and is the author of a book and numerous articles that illuminate the inner workings of the web-o-sphere for web professionals, their clients, and the DIY crowd. Recently retired, she still manages a dozen nonprofit websites as a volunteer, visits 2nd-grade classrooms as a Fremont Library Booklegger, and is on the Olive Hyde Art Guild Board. She enjoys art/design projects supporting arts in the community, including OHAG programs and exhibits, vinyl wrap layouts for boxART! Installations, Fremont Creates, and costumes for Starstruck Theatre.

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Ololade Adejare

Ololade Adejare is a Retail Relationship Banker at BMO, with a strong background in both personal and business banking. She is passionate about helping clients achieve their financial goals and is committed to delivering service with respect, kindness, and empathy—values that guide her in every interaction. She began her banking career as an Associate Banker at BMO and is currently pursuing her Bachelor of Science in Finance from Southern New Hampshire University. Ololade is driven by a desire to continually grow her knowledge and skills to better serve both her clients and her team. Beyond her professional work, Ololade enjoys reading and singing, and she volunteers with organizations such as 6Stones and the Alameda County Community Food Bank.

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Pamela Isom, President/CEO

Growing up in Northern California, Pamela Isom was a vigilant lifeguard, daughter, friend, sister, wife, and mother, always ensuring others’ safety. As a teen, her lifesaving instincts kicked in when she recognized her father’s congestive heart failure and acted immediately. Inspired by her love of life, she earned a degree in Biological Sciences from UC Davis and founded ICE Safety Solutions. Now 25 years strong, ICE is a nationally ranked company delivering innovative safety training, equipment, and medical supplies to clients like Kidango, Salesforce, Marriott Hotels, the Golden State Warriors, and the new WNBA Golden State Valkyries—all with one mission: to ensure everyone makes it home alive.

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Jennie Olyaie, Owner of West Coast Website & Branding

With a solid foundation from The Art Institute of Seattle, Jennie brings nearly a decade of hands-on experience from a leading Seattle design agency. There, she specialized in crafting bespoke brands and fully custom websites, tailored for both emerging online shops and established brick-and-mortar businesses. Known for a customer-focused, problem-solving approach, she consistently designs with empathy—prioritizing user needs before aesthetics to create solutions that are both effective and visually striking. More than just a designer, she acts as a strategic partner—working closely with leadership and marketing teams to uncover how each brand adds value to people's lives.

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Jackie Welch, President, TIRO Life Coaching, LLC; Professional Development Coach

Jackie Welch is President of Tiro Life Coaching, LLC (Time Is Running Out), specializing in talent development, soft skills, organizational workshops, and staff assessment tools. A Certified Coach, Facilitator, and Trainer (Coaches Training Institute, International Coaching Federation), she also holds Certified Professional in Management credentials. With 28 years at Xerox, Jackie brings deep leadership expertise as a business partner, facilitator, trainer, and speaker. Named one of Silicon Valley's 100 Most Influential Women, she actively supports groups like Girl Scouts, Ohlone College, and ABWA, and was a 10-year Board Member for BACH. A lifelong learner, Jackie was selected for Goldman Sachs' OMBW (One Million Black Women) program and is a proud community leader, Certified Woman-Owned Business, and SHERO awardee. A 35+ year resident of Fremont and Leadership Fremont alumnus, Jackie is an active Life member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., Palo Alto Rho Delta Omega Chapter, serving as Chapter President.

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Robin B Sawamura, MBA, RAC Business Owner / Management Consultant

Robin Sawamura, a Stanford-educated consultant with an MBA from Golden Gate University, has over 40 years of experience guiding start-up medical device companies in regulatory, quality, and clinical strategies, and building US FDA- and International Health-compliant systems. Formerly a senior executive in Regulatory, Quality, and Clinical Affairs, Robin is RAC-certified, co-authored five scientific papers, and holds two patents. An ABWA member since 2012, she’s served on local and national boards, honored as a Top Ten Business Woman and National District VI VP. A graduate of leadership programs at Park and Kansas Universities, Robin is an avid sports fan and loves nurturing her garden of fruits and vegetables.