Monitor is proud to announce a featured executive panel at the upcoming Monitor’s LeadHer Women’s Leadership Summit titled: Empowerment in Action: Conversations for Women in Leadership.
This dynamic and timely discussion will bring together some of the most influential voices in equipment finance for an open and candid conversation on advancing women into leadership roles across the industry.
The panel will feature:
- Leigh Lytle, CEO, Equipment Leasing and Finance Association (ELFA)
- Deb Baker, VP, Head of Global Payment Solutions at HP & Chair, ELFA
- Reid Raykovich, CEO, Certified Lease & Finance Professional Foundation (CLFP)
- Lisa Rafter, Publisher, Monitor & Founder, STRIPES Leadership Program
Together, these industry leaders will explore the structural, cultural and strategic actions necessary to create meaningful advancement pathways for women in equipment finance. The conversation will focus on building cultures of sponsorship and mentorship, designing structured development opportunities and intentionally fostering environments where women are empowered to lead at every level.
The participation of ELFA leadership underscores the significance of this discussion. As the leading trade association representing the $1.3 trillion U.S. equipment finance industry, the Equipment Leasing and Finance Association serves as the voice of a sector that provides essential capital to businesses nationwide. Its engagement in this session reflects a broader industry commitment to strengthening leadership pipelines and ensuring long-term growth and innovation.
“Empowerment in Action” is designed to move beyond inspiration and into implementation. Attendees will gain practical insights into how structured leadership development and intentional advancement strategies can elevate careers while driving measurable impact within their organizations.
Monitor’s LeadHer Women’s Leadership Summit brings together women and allies from across equipment finance to redefine leadership for the next era of the industry. Through executive perspectives, collaborative sessions and meaningful networking, the summit focuses on business impact, bold leadership and sustained advancement.
Learn more and register for the LeadHer Women’s Leadership Summit here.
