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November Speaker
Ginger Otteson
November 18, 2020
For more than two decades, Ginger Ottesen has dedicated her life to guiding others through the ins and outs of retirement planning. She founded Sage Wealth Strategies, her niche financial firm to give clients personalized and unbiased advice. She encourages all women to become financially independent and knowledgeable about their situation so they can make those crucial decisions with confidence.
2019-2020 Guest Speakers
Brittany Quick-Warner, Eugene Area Chamber of Commerce
Three PWNO Members, Share their stories and skills!
Anne Rose Kitagawa, Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art
Sarah Grimm, Lane County Public Works
Julia Stiltner, Silvan Ridge Winery
2018-2019 Guest Speakers
Meredith Holley, Attorney, Author
The Raging Grannies, “Out of the Rocking Chair, Into the Fire”
Debra Whiting Alexander, Author
DeLeesa Meashintubby, Executive Director, Volunteers In Medicine Clinic
Marge Ramey, Director of Housing, UO, 1964-1991
Danuta Pfeiffer, Pfeiffer Vineyards
Kassy Daggett, Facilitator
2017-2018 Guest Speakers
Charly Swing, ArtCity Eugene
Rabbi Ruhi Sophia Rubenstein, Temple Beth Israel
Paula Free, Power On With Limb Loss
Lisa Bean, EWEB
Evelyn Salinas Castro, Centro Latino Americano
Cheryl Collins, CEO, Ninkasi Brewing
Lucy Vinis, Mayor, City of Eugene
2016-2017 Guest Speakers
Dr. Ilene Cummings, The Truth is at my Front Door: Spiritual Direction on Aging Beautifully
Barbara Gleason, Wild Birds Unlimited
Kristin & Seda Collier, Home-Remaking in a Transgender Marriage
Storm Kennedy, Life in Media
Christine Lundberg, Mayor of Springfield
Gretchen Dubie, Oregon Supportive Living Program
Diane Retallack, Eugene Concert Choir
2015-2016 Guest Speakers
Kassia Dellabaugh, Facilitator, "Reinvisioning PWNO”
Camilla Mortensen, Associate Editor, Eugene Weekly, “Reporting the Eugene Scene”
Amy Isler Gibson, The Gallery at the Watershed, "On Living Life"
Kitty Piercy, Mayor, City of Eugene, "On Eugene”
Rachael Carnes, Sparkplug Dance,"Serving Our Tiniest Dancers”
Nancy Deal-Whitacre, PT, "Be Healthier and Happier in Daily Life"
Julie Grossman, Eugene Family YMCA
2014-2015 Guest Speakers
Shirley Lyons, Owner, Dandelions Flowers, “Sowing the Seeds of Success”
Sat Pavan Kaur Khalsa, Teacher, Bhangra Dancer, “Dance as an Inspiration for Strength”
Verna Wise, Executive Director, Ophelia’s Place, “Listen to the Girls in Your Life”
Peg Morton, Author, Peace and Social Activist, “Women Creating a History of Peace: One Woman’s Story”
Judy Wenger, Author, Teacher, Drama Coach, “Surviving 37 Years of Middle School”
Heather Kliever and Cheryl Roffe, Collections Manager, Lane County Historical Museum, “A Backstage Tour of the Museum”
Dana Turrell, President, Turrell Group, “Marketing From Your Core: How to Sell With Authenticity”
2013-2014 Guest Speakers
Nancy Hopps, Author, Integrative Health Consultant, “Relax into Healing: the Power of Choosing Love over Fear”
Sue Hunton, Co-Owner, Camas Country Mill, “Close to Nature, Close to Home: Reviving Grain Milling”
Kamala Shugar, Advisory Board, Emerge Oregon, “Women in Politics - Where Are You?”
Bev Smith, Executive Director, Emerald Kidsports, “Play for Fun, Practice Fundamentally, Perform for Life”
Shelley Kurtz, Marketing Director, NeuroSpine Institute, “Moving Up in a New Career Choice”
Toni Pimble, Artistic Director/Choreographer, Eugene Ballet Company, “Inspiring Women to Stay on Their Toes”
Julia Lindberg, Financial Advisor, Commonwealth Financial Network, “Smart Investing for Women”
If you would like to attend a meeting as a guest, please contact us at: pwnoeugene@gmail.com
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