
Throughout my career, I've seen how much stronger tech and finance become when more perspectives are at the table.
Early on, there wasn't a clear framework to help women step into leadership. With Women in Open Finance, we're building that framework together.
This is a space for connection, support and growth. A place where women can learn from one another and lead with confidence.


Laura Heritage
OpenFinity co-founder & President
Our Mentorship Program
While this program is not paid, and operates on a pro-bono basis, the role of a mentor provides an opportunity to give back, empower the next generation of women in open finance, and make a lasting impact on their careers.
Mentors will gain personal fulfillment, expand their professional networks, and enhance their leadership and coaching skills in a supportive community.
Within the limit of our capacity, OpenFinity will cover the cost for each approved mentor to participate in one coaching session with a professional coach

Meet Our Executive Coach
Nathalie is an accomplished executive coach with a broad range of experience across multiple industries. Over the course of her career, she has provided guidance and support to CEOs and C-Suite executives at all stages of their professional journeys, from start-up to Fortune 500. Her expertise spans a diverse range of sectors, including Technology, Entertainment, Digital Media, Video Games, Healthcare, Professional Services, and Non-Profit. Nathalie's success as a coach is due in large part to her own extensive leadership experience. She has held global Chief Marketing Officer and General Management roles at some of the world's most prestigious entertainment companies, including Disney, ESPN and Sony Pictures. Before coaching, Nathalie held leadership positions at Sony Pictures and Disney/ESPN. At Sony, she ran two TV networks. At Disney/ESPN, Nathalie was SVP of Marketing and responsible for the marketing of over 40 brands across a variety of media channels. Nathalie has also excelled in the world of digital marketing and e-commerce, serving as CMO for Edmunds.com and GM/CMO at Xsolla, a $3 billion leader in the video games and payments processing space. In these roles, she was responsible for driving global revenue growth.
Our Current Mentors

Anneke Covel
Global Chief Privacy Officer (retired)
American Express

Zoe Strickland
Senior Fellow
Future of Privacy Forum

Nicole Klein
VP, Open Finance
MX

Tara M Edmonds
Senior Vice President and Enterprise Payments Strategy Leader
SouthState Bank, N.A.
Find the Right Mentor To
Support Your Growth
Explore your next chapter with personalized support
from leaders who've been where you are.
Our mentorship program is designed to support your next career step-with guidance from mentors trained in three core areas. As a mentee, you'll select the focus area that best matches your goals, and we'll connect you with a mentor who perfectly aligns with your aspirations.
Make a meaningful difference by refining your vision and inspiring others.
Ideal Leadership Level:
Director to VP level (emerging and mid-level leaders ready to shape strategic vision and execute purpose-driven goals).

Impact
Build trust and leadership presence to effectively lead change.
Ideal Leadership Level:
Senior Manager to SVP level (leaders looking to elevate executive presence, lead cross-functional efforts, and mobilize others).

Influence
Advance your career and financial success to achieve new goals.
Ideal Leadership Level:
VP to C-Level (P&L ownership, strategic growth responsibility, scaling business units or teams)

Growth
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