HAH October 12, 2025
Mysty Rusk, Partner, AngelGen (Oct. 14th) – Synchronicity When Innovation Become Personal
Presentation Summary Years before she had any reason to care about kidney disease, Mysty Rusk felt compelled to help a professor bring a discovery out of the lab and bring an idea to life. Twenty-one years later, that same innovation not only became deeply personal — but grew into [...]
Ruby Daly and Captain Shelby Shearer, Bellevue Police Department (Oct. 7th)
RRuby's Bio Ruby has been with the Bellevue Police department for almost 6 years acting in the role of crime prevention officer and background investigator. She has over 30 years in law enforcement including time as a patrol officer, hostage negotiator, detective, air marshal and private investigator. Ruby is [...]
Sam Cho, Commissioner, Port Authority (Sept. 30th) – Port for the future
Presentation Summary This presentation provides an introduction to the Port of Seattle and its vital role in driving regional economic development. As the steward of key transportation infrastructure, including maritime facilities and Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, the Port ensures the efficient movement of people and goods across the globe. Positioned [...]
Xenia Kachur, CEO, Mindeo (Sept. 23rd) – How to Stay Sharp, Energized & Focused After 50
Presentation Summary: A super engaging talk (25 mins + Q&A) that’s grounded in science but easy to follow. Xenia's Bio Xenia Kachur is a bestselling author, brain health expert, and the Co-founder and CEO of Mindeo, a Seattle-based company pioneering new approaches to cognitive longevity. With a background in [...]
Monique Valenzuela, Ventures (Sept. 16th) – Building Pathways for Entrepreneurs: One Bold Step at a Time
Presentation Summary Monique will share how Ventures is unlocking opportunity for Washington’s underestimated small business owners and how community-driven innovation can power inclusive economic growth. Monique's Bio Monique Valenzuela is a proud Latina leader and barrier-breaker who serves as Executive Director of Ventures, a Seattle nonprofit that supports underestimated [...]
