Early Career | Out, Visible and Moving Forward: Queer Women Building Careers in Finance
Sponsored by: MFS Investment Management
What does it take to build a career where you can be fully yourself and still keep moving forward?
Hear candid perspectives from LGBTQ+ women across finance on the experiences, choices and relationships that have shaped their careers. From navigating bias and deciding when to be visible, to finding mentors, advocates and communities that create space for growth, this conversation will explore what it means to build a meaningful career while helping make the industry more inclusive for those coming next.
Key Topics
• Navigate moments when identity, visibility and career progression intersect.
• Explore how mentorship, sponsorship and community can create opportunity and a stronger sense of belonging.
• Consider what individuals and organizations can do to build workplaces where LGBTQ+ professionals can thrive.
Continue the conversation with colleagues across the financial industry over networking refreshments following the discussion.
Guests are invited to learn more about 100 Women in Finance here and join as a new member here.
What does it take to build a career where you can be fully yourself and still keep moving forward?
Hear candid perspectives from LGBTQ+ women across finance on the experiences, choices and relationships that have shaped their careers. From navigating bias and deciding when to be visible, to finding mentors, advocates and communities that create space for growth, this conversation will explore what it means to build a meaningful career while helping make the industry more inclusive for those coming next.
Key Topics
• Navigate moments when identity, visibility and career progression intersect.
• Explore how mentorship, sponsorship and community can create opportunity and a stronger sense of belonging.
• Consider what individuals and organizations can do to build workplaces where LGBTQ+ professionals can thrive.
Continue the conversation with colleagues across the financial industry over networking refreshments following the discussion.
Guests are invited to learn more about 100 Women in Finance here and join as a new member here.
DATE: Thursday, October 29th, 2026
TIME: 5:00 PM Registration.
We will begin promptly at 5:30 PM; please arrive early.
Networking reception will follow.
HOST: MFS Investment Management
LOCATION: 111 Huntington Avenue
Boston, MA 02199
SPEAKERS:
Kimberley Edwards, Executive Assistant & Global Pride Network Co-Chair, Brown Brothers Harriman
Kelly Mahoney, CPA, Chief Financial Officer, Analytical Technologies Group (ATG)
Anna Schell, Marketing Specialist - US Retail, MFS Investment Management
Julia Perry, Moderator, Retail Internal Senior Specialist - International, MFS Investment Management
RSVP Required
RSVP HERE
If you have any questions about this event please contact Early Career Boston (earlycareer-bos@100women.org)
Limited spaces available, please register early.
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Space is limited. No walk-ins will be permitted.