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Join Big I Oregon for our 2026 Independent Women's Summit!

This groundbreaking event is all about empowering and celebrating the incredible
women in our industry. Expect a day filled with bold ideas, inspiring stories, and powerful conversations. With women making up nearly 60% of the workforce, this
summit is not just timely, it's essential. 

Don't miss your chance to be part of this transformative movement, where you'll connect with trailblazing women and gain tools to take your career to the next level.

12:30 PM to 12:55 PM: Registration & Networking - light bites and drinks will be served

12:55 PM to 1:00 PM: Welcome by Tyra Dressel, Big I Oregon, Executive Director

1:00 PM to 1:45 PM: Just Be Yourself: Lessons from a Continuous Learner by Deborah “Deb” Mohr, CRM, CIC, ACC CISR, Director of Strategic Initiatives & Alignment, CalNonprofits Insurance Services

1:45 PM to 2:05 PM: Networking Break

2:05 PM to 2:55 PM: Panel of Women in Insurance:

• Kaity Blacksher, Agency Owner, Atkinson Insurance Group, Big I Oregon Board Director
• Kristen Horlacher, Director of Sales and Marketing, Amwins Access Insurance Services, LLC, Big I Oregon Gold Premier Partner
• Angela Williams, Development & Personal Lines Manager, Huggins Insurance, Big I Oregon Vice President
• Moderator: Michelle Gallardo, The Partners Group, Big I Oregon President-Elect

2:55 PM to 3:15 PM: Networking Break

3:15 PM to 4:15 PM: {Re}Defining Success by Meg McKeen, Founder + Principal Consultant, Host of Bound & Determined, Adjunct Advisors LLC

4:15 PM to 6:00 PM: Networking Happy Hour in the Boiler Room- hors d' oeuvres and drink tickets will be provided

Thank you to event sponsors Capital Premium Financing & Peoples Premium Finance and all our Premier Partners!