STA Announces Program for Milestone 10th Annual Women in Finance Symposium

Georgie Dickins to headline as keynote speaker; Shelley Eleby named Mentor of the Year

NEW YORK, Sept. 25, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The Security Traders Association (STA) today announced the full program for its 10th Annual STA Women in Finance (STA WIF) Symposium, to be held during the STA's 92nd Annual Market Structure Conference on Oct. 15 at the JW Marriott in Washington, D.C.

This year's program will feature a keynote address from Georgie Dickins, an internationally recognized speaker, author, podcast host and trusted C-Suite coach. As a valued advisor to Fortune 50 leaders and informed by two decades in senior roles at J.P. Morgan, Reuters and ICAP, Dickins is widely recognized as a modern-day leadership expert. STA WIF will also honor Shelley Eleby, Chief Marketing Officer at Mosaic Platforms as 2025 Mentor of the Year, in recognition of her dedication to championing and advancing women across the industry.

Launched in 2015, STA Women in Finance has spent the past decade advocating for the unique career needs of women across the securities industry through networking, education and professional-development opportunities. Through its Annual Symposium, educational content and community initiatives, STA WIF has become one of STA's most impactful efforts to broaden participation and support the next generation of leaders.

"STA Women in Finance is one of our proudest achievements. For 10 years, it has provided a platform for women across the industry to forge meaningful connections and amplify their voices," said Jim Toes, President and CEO of STA. "As we approach this year's symposium, we're thrilled to welcome Georgie Dickins as keynote speaker, celebrate Shelley Eleby as Mentor of the Year and mark this milestone with an outstanding program that looks ahead to the next decade of progress."

The 10th-anniversary symposium will cap a successful year for STA WIF. In line with its 2025 theme of mentorship, the organization launched its first mentorship program earlier this year, bringing together mentors and mentees spanning various business lines and geographical areas to share real-world perspectives and guidance.

"The 10th anniversary of STA WIF is a natural moment to reflect on progress made and the promising future ahead. We have created pathways for women to grow, lead and thrive through advocacy and collaboration," said Christine Lee, Head of Business Development at Liquidnet, and 2025 STA WIF Chair. "We remain focused on expanding access, strengthening community and advancing women in finance for years to come."

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SOURCE Security Traders Association