When Stacy Schauvliege, a shareholder and director in the Tulsa office of law firm Crowe and Dunlevy, began searching for a professional association for women in the finance industry, she discovered none existed in the Tulsa area. This realization inspired her firm to create Women in Banking, Fintech and Finance in March 2024. The organization is free and open to any woman in banking, financial technology and finance.
Since its founding the initiative has hosted two forums and plans to hold others in May and November of this year. These events are aimed at empowering women in the areas of banking, fintech and finance, and will feature networking opportunities, talks and panel presentations, but their primary purpose is to help women recognize they are not alone — especially those who may be the only woman in their department or at their level of employment. Schauvliege hopes participants find inspiration to advance their careers and potentially connect with mentors.
At one forum a young professional raised a question about imposter syndrome. Not only did the panel address her concern, but other attendees also shared their experiences and perspectives.
“It was a powerful moment,” Schauvliege says. “There was a CEO of a major bank in the room, and everyone was nodding along to the advice. It showed that we’re all in this together, no matter our career stage.”
For more information, email Schauvliege at [email protected].
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