FOUNDING MEMBERS

The Exponent Team is a dedicated group of professionals focused on promoting excellence in finance. We represent a diverse range of backgrounds within the finance ecosystem, each bringing valuable perspectives and networks to strengthen our collective impact. While our team members come from various areas of expertise, we’ve worked together for nearly a decade to create opportunities for women in finance and support their continued success. Our efforts emphasize hard work, innovation, and results, aligning with the values of individual merit and collaboration.

Michelle Van HellemontManaging Director | Accordion Partners

Michelle Van Hellemont

Managing Director | Accordion Partners

Nanette Heide

Partner | Troutman Pepper Locke

Marilyn AdlerManaging Partner | Mizzen Capital

Marilyn Adler

Managing Partner | Mizzen Capital

Lou HalsteadChief Production Officer | Exponent Women

Lou Halstead

Senior Advisor | Exponent Women

Bonnie HarlandDirector | Pouschine Cook Capital Mgmt, LLC

Bonnie Harland

Director | Pouschine Cook Capital Mgmt, LLC

Senior Advisor | Exponent Women

Cortney Stapleton

CEO | The Bliss Group

Justine ManneringManaging Director, Consumer | Stifel

Justine Mannering

Managing Director, Consumer & Retail | TD Cowen

Sarah Robson

Head of Business Development | Astara Capital Partners

Astrid Soto
Founder & CEO | 4th Gen Food Family Office

Amy Weisman

Managing Director | Sterling Investment Partners


 
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