2025 BIABA Women in the Lead: Leadership Conference, Oct. 24




BIA\|Bay Area proudly presents the 8th Annual Women's Leadership Conference featuring three intriguing speakers that will motivate, inspire and educate a sold-out attendance. The event promises to be a day full of inspiration, motivation and education. Contact events@biabayarea.org with questions.
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	LINDA MANDOLINI President Eden Housing
Since 2001, Linda Mandolini has served as President of Eden Housing, which has a staff of 550+, and is one of California's oldest and most successful non-profit housing developers and owners. Under her leadership, Eden Housing has become one of the most productive and successful nonprofit affordable housing developers and owners in California. Eden has developed or acquired more than 12,000 affordable rental apartments in communities throughout California. Linda has received a number of awards, including being inducted into the California Homebuilder’s Hall of Fame in 2022, Alameda County Women’s Hall of Fame in 2017; named to the San Francisco Business Times’ Forever Influential Honor Roll in 2016, Bay Area’s Most Influential Women in Business in 2011, 2014 and 2015, and Northern California’s Real Estate Women of Influence in 2011; and awarded the Affordable Housing Management Association’s Pioneer in Affordable Housing award in 2011. She was also honored by the East Bay Business Times as a Woman of Distinction in 2008. Under Linda’s leadership, Eden Housing has completed three portfolio mergers and acquisitions and has launched a number of initiatives to increase affordable housing preservation and to promote sustainable practices. Eden was among the first of its peers to implement a portfolio-wide green retrofitting and resident conservation program.
	JESS SMITH President Golden State Valkyries
Jess Smith is entering her first season as President of the Golden State Valkyries. Smith, who has over 18 years of experience in professional sports, oversees all WNBA business operations and reports directly to Warriors President and Chief Operating Officer, Brandon Schneider. Smith joined the Valkyries from Angel City Football Club, where she served as Head of Revenue from 2020-24. In that role, she oversaw partnerships, ticketing, commerce, operations, data and analytics, broadcast and strategic alliances. Smith, who has a passion for creating revenue streams with intent, revolutionized the sports industry partnership approach with Angel City’s model, where 10% of sponsorship revenues are invested into local community initiatives focusing on equity, essentials, and education. Smith was responsible for launching the ‘Fan Fueled Player Fund,’ where players receive 1% of net ticketing proceeds for advertising ticket sales with their names and likeness. Under her leadership, Angel City renewed over 90% of the team’s season ticket members heading into the 2024 NWSL season. Prior to her time at Angel City, Smith served as Vice President, Sponsorship at the San Jose Earthquakes (MLS) from 2017-20, where she secured the largest academy-specific jersey partnership in MLS history. Before joining the Earthquakes, Smith worked for the Columbus Blue Jackets (NHL) from 2015-16. Smith also spent time working for the Oakland Athletics (MLB) from 2008-15 in roles within ticketing and sponsorship. Smith was named to the 2023 Sports Business Journal’s 40 Under 40 list and the 2023 Leaders in Sport Under 40 class. In addition in 2024 she was named a Sports Business Journal Power Player in Women's Sports for her outstanding contributions to the game and beyond and was recognized as SBJ’s Best Hire of the Year. Smith holds her B.A. in Journalism from State University of New York and received her M.S.A. from Ohio University. She and her husband Scott are proud parents to two young daughters, Kipton and Vaughn.
	KIMBERLY S. BUDIL, PH.D. Laboratory Director Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory
Kimberly S. Budil is the director of Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, where she leads a workforce of more than 8,700 employees and manages an annual operating budget of $3 billion. As director, she sets the strategic vision for the Laboratory and is responsible for the successful execution of programs and operations to enhance national security through application of cutting-edge science and technology and to maintain an outstanding and multidisciplinary workforce. She leads the development and implementation of the Laboratory’s scientific vision, goals and objectives, and engages with the senior leadership of the Department of Energy, National Nuclear Security Administration, and other federal agencies, as well as senior leaders across government, academia and the private sector. She serves on several boards and participates in numerous professional and community outreach activities.

SPONSOR OPPORTUNITIES: All sponsors will receive recognition on the event web page, all marketing and printed programs plus the benefits listed below each sponsorship. KEYNOTE $7,500 10 Event Tickets (includes breakfast, conference & reception) 2 Images of Recognition in Visual Presentation Full Page Ad in Program PLATINUM $5,000 8 Event Tickets (includes breakfast, conference & reception) 2 Images of Recognition in Visual Presentation Half Page Ad in Program RECEPTION (Exclusive) $4,000 4 Event Tickets (includes breakfast, conference & lunch) 1 Images of Recognition in Visual Presentation Quarter Page Ad in Program BREAKFAST (Exclusive) $3,000 4 Event Tickets (includes breakfast, conference & lunch) 1 Images of Recognition in Visual Presentation Quarter Page Ad in Program DIAMOND $2,500 4 Event Tickets (includes breakfast, conference & lunch) 1 Images of Recognition in Visual Presentation Quarter Page Ad in Program GOLD $1,500 3 Event Tickets (includes breakfast, conference & lunch) 1 Images of Recognition in Visual Presentation SILVER $1,000 2 Event Tickets (includes breakfast, conference & lunch) BRONZE $500 1 Event Ticket (includes breakfast, conference & lunch) Questions?: Contact events@biabayarea.org