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Speakers
Malia Razzaia
Malia Razzaia is a force in the nonprofit world and is currently the Executive Director of Dress for Success Seattle, while also serving as a Commissioner with the Washington State Women’s Commission. With over two decades of experience, Malia has dedicated her career to fostering economic freedoms for women and advancing their access to opportunity. Her expertise in strategic leadership and program development has allowed her to drive impactful initiatives, both domestically and internationally. Malia is not only an advocate for women, but also for inclusive growth that brings men into the fold as allies.
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Beyond her executive roles, Malia is a seasoned educator, having taught Business, Leadership, and Communications at various universities in the U.S. and abroad. Her experience in NGOs spans from large U.S.-based organizations to grassroots international entities, always with a focus on anti-discrimination, human rights, and leadership development. Malia’s vision is clear: to support the next generation of women as they navigate their paths to claiming their power.
Stephiney Foley
Steph Foley is the Founder and CEO of Yuzi, a women's health tech company dedicated to accelerating the growth of postpartum care in America. A combat veteran, West Point graduate, and Dartmouth MBA, Steph brings a unique blend of operational expertise, leadership, and innovation to the maternal health space. After a decade in tech product leadership at companies like Tesla, Amazon, and IDEO, she pivoted to women’s health after experiencing firsthand the challenges of postpartum recovery.
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Yuzi care provides postpartum retreats to in-home support to a tech-enabled care platform, reimagining how families access postpartum support through personalized services, concierge care, and partnerships with major healthcare systems. A certified postpartum doula trained at Bastyr University, Steph is passionate about advocating for maternal care equity, supporting female founders, and bridging Eastern and Western postpartum traditions. She currently serves on the Board of Directors for Perinatal Support Washington, furthering her commitment to improving maternal mental health and perinatal care accessibility. She is also a Presidential Leadership Scholar. She lives in Seattle with her partner and two kids.
Christy Johnson
Christy Johnson is an entrepreneur, educator, and advocate for financial literacy. As founder of Artemis Connection and faculty at Stanford GSB and University of Washington, she brings over 20 years of experience in business strategy and education. Her passion for financial education stems from witnessing economic challenges in rural Washington and her family's entrepreneurial journey. A former McKinsey consultant and National Teacher of the Year, Johnson has served on the Washington Council on Economics board for over two decades, championing universal access to personal finance education. She holds an MBA and M.Ed. from Stanford and has dedicated her career to addressing the unique financial challenges facing women, who often become their family's primary financial decision-makers.