OHEMAA NYANIN - GENERAL MANAGER - GOLDEN STATE VALKYRIES
WISE SF BAY AREA - WOMEN OF INSPIRATION - 2025 HONOREE
Ohemaa Nyanin stepped into her first season as GM of the Golden State Valkyries and led a trailblazing inaugural campaign.
2025 was a year of record wins, a playoff run, and shining moments for the team's rising stars.
With a global perspective and unwavering dedication, Ohemaa is shaping the future of the WNBA-- turning vision into impact and inspiring the next generation of leaders on and off the court.
JESS SMITH - PRESIDENT - GOLDEN STATE VALKYRIES
Leading the Golden State Valkyries, Jess Smith guided the team through a historic inaugural season.
From breaking attendance records to selling out every game, she proved that leadership with purpose moves teams, fans, and communities.
With nearly two decades building high-performing organizations across top leagues, Jess is a champion of innovation, growth, and opportunity for sports leaders.
YVETTE RADFORD - VP EXTERNAL AFFAIRS - KAISER PERMANENTE
Guiding Kaiser Permanente Northern California's External and Community Affairs, Yvette Radford drives initiatives that expand health and opportunity in underserved communities.
From managing a $1.78 billion Community Benefit/Community Health portfolio to co-leading national efforts to dismantle systemic inequities, she shows how purpose-driven leadership can uplift communities and spark meaningful change.
With extensive experience in policy, advocacy, and organizational leadership, Yvette inspires action, builds lasting partnerships, and strengthens the health and wellbeing of people and families across Northern California.
]Secure your spot - Register today!
Deadline to register has been extended to Wednesday, December 10th.
📅 Friday, December 12th
⏰ 9:00 –10:30am (Doors Open at 8:30 am)
📍 Sephora Performance Center - 1011 Broadway, Oakland
🎟️ $25 Member Pricing, $45 Non-Member Pricing
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🕔 Event Rundown:
8:30 AM - 9:00 AM – Arrivals, Check-in & Light Breakfast
9:00 AM – Welcome, Opening Remarks from Fayne Cohen & Allison Whitson
9:10 AM – Fireside Chat with Golden State Valkyries & Kaiser moderated by Kristen Rodgers
9:45 AM – Presentation of Award
9:50 AM – WISE Within Remarks
10:00 AM – Mindfulness Moment presented by Kaiser
10:20 AM – Closing Remarks