
Celebrate Women’s History Month with C-Sweet NY!
NYC Executive Evening
Wednesday, March 12th
5:30 - 7:30 PM ET
City National Bank - Hudson Yards
404 10th Ave, New York, NY 10001
The Power of the Purse:
Women as Economic Drivers

Discover the immense economic impact of women as consumers and investors, and explore how businesses can better engage with this influential demographic. This insightful event will highlight strategies to harness the power of women in shaping industries, driving innovation, and fueling economic growth.
Join us as we celebrate Women’s History Month. Network with fellow executives and gain actionable insights to elevate your business and leadership approach in today’s evolving landscape.
Don’t miss this empowering conversation—reserve your spot today!
Cocktail Networking Reception – Business Attire!
Complimentary for C-Sweet members. Non-member tickets - $69.
Meet the Panelists
Dr. Fahimeh Sasan
Founding Physician & Chief Innovation Officer at Kindbody
Dr. Sasan is a board certified and practicing Ob/Gyn who completed her residency in obstetrics and gynecology at Mount Sinai Hospital in New York City and is an Assistant Professor of Obstetrics, Gynecology, and Reproductive Medicine at Mount Sinai Hospital in New York. Dr. Sasan is also a member of the Business Group on Health’s Evidence Based Benefit Design Committee. As a practicing clinician for more than 17 years she is dedicated to helping employers deliver comprehensive care with a focus on risk reduction and providing an exceptional, personalized experience. Kindbody’s employer clients have direct access to Dr. Sasan from thought leadership and strategy to the smallest detail to ensure Kindbody exceeds their expectations.
Dr. Sasan and her team provide fertility services, gynecology, low-risk and high-risk prenatal care, and wellness support, offering patients a single door for all of their fertility healthcare needs. Dr. Sasan is a recognized and widely-quoted expert on fertility healthcare and education in the media including NBC News, CBS News, and TODAY.
Cadence Greenberg
Senior Manager, Marketing & User Research at The New York Times
Cadence is an inherently curious insights leader with over 10 years of experience leveraging qualitative and quantitative research to guide impactful, strategic decision making. She uses compelling, data-based storytelling to represent the voice of the consumer, grounding her research in understanding what makes people tick and what motivates them to make decisions. Cadence's deep experience spans brand strategy and positioning; target audience definition; market sizing; consumer and cultural trends; communication and messaging strategy; creative development and refinement; brand tracking; product optimization; ad sales thought leadership; and ad effectiveness.
May Ling Lai
Financial & Strategy Consultant and Instructor at Columbia University

May Ling Lai is an experienced executive with a proven track record of managing teams and collaborating with C-level executives and board members. Her financial services experience spans portfolio management, risk management, research, and operations. She also has a strong technological background, including expertise in systems development and integration, data visualization, programming, and prototyping. May Ling is skilled in using analytical tools such as R, SQL, and Tableau.
Currently, she is seeking roles that leverage her expertise in Data Science and offer opportunities to work with cutting-edge technologies in AI, Machine Learning, and cloud-based elastic storage. She splits her time between New York City and Tampa, Florida.
Meet the Moderator
Karen Reynolds Sharkey, CPWA®, CEPA
Managing Director, Head of Client Advisory & Services at City National Bank's Private Bank
Karen Reynolds Sharkey is a managing director and head of Client Advisory & Services with City National Bank. Karen has three decades of financial services experience in strategy, high-net-worth client advisory, relationship management, business succession planning, and new product development. Her ability to align business objectives with client goals has positioned her as a trusted leader in delivering strategic advice and solutions to clients. Karen earned her master’s degree in business administration from New York University’s Stern School of Business and her bachelor’s degree in economics from Rutgers College.
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***Check your calendars and join us! All event fees are non-refundable.***
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