Board MembersCommittees

Nolita V. Myerson

President

Nolita Myerson has been in the financial industry for over 15 years; with experience ranging from servicing clients in niche international investments to private wealth management. In her current role at BNY Mellon Wealth Management, Nolita manages the sales support team of the Central Region offices in Chicago, Cleveland, Pittsburgh and DC. These offices service high net worth individuals, families and foundations in over 12 states within the region. Nolita has served on the Chicago Financial Women board as Director of Events for 3 years before taking on the role of President in the fall of 2020.

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Dhara Mehta

Treasurer

Dhara Mehta is a financial service professional with 12 years of experience in providing administrative service to mutual funds and private equity clients. She holds a MBA with emphasis in Finance from Rockhurst University and a BSBA degree from the University of Missouri, Columbia.

In her role as Treasurer, she is responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, reviewing procedures for the budget, financial reporting, and advising on fundraising.

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Monette Cope

Secretary

Monette is a bankruptcy attorney with Weltman, Weinberg & Reis and represent banks and financial institutions in bankruptcy courts.  She manages litigation on a national basis, including representing student loan lenders in bankruptcy.

She has been a board member of CFW since 2011, and serves as the organization’s secretary. The Secretary is responsible for assisting the President in setting the agenda for board meetings, attending and documenting the meetings, and keeping and maintaining the records of Chicago Financial Women.

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Samantha Bonamassa

Director of Events

Samantha has focused her career on providing carefully-tailored compliance programs for SEC, CFTC and FINRA regulated organizations, specifically investment advisers such as private equity firms, hedge funds, and other financial services firms with assets under management ranging from several hundred million to several billion dollars. Samantha launched her own consulting firm, Coast to Coast Compliance, to advise clients on the implementation of their compliance program and to remain an ongoing resource for their compliance needs, providing services such as mock SEC audits, annual reviews and compliance program testing, investment adviser registrations and filings, drafting and revision of policies and procedures, etc.


Event planning includes establishing dates and topics, arranging for speakers, reserving the event site, and coordinating location support and catering. Connecting and establishing relationships with other related organizations to co-chair events.

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Kelly Usher

Director of Marketing and Media

Kelly Usher has been in the financial industry for over 2 years with 6 years of experience in Recruiting, HR, and Event Planning. Kelly assists with growing her team in the Downtown Loop of Chicago, IL with full-time opportunities and internship opportunities. As the Director of Marketing at Chicago Financial Women, Kelly Chairs our efforts in social media marketing and assists with the events team in planning and coordination. Connecting and establishing relationships with new members and strategic relationships with business owners is something that Kelly is passionate about. She has a great network that she’s built in the restaurant industry, hospitality, retail, logistics, entertainment, and finance.

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Meghan Credit

Events Group Coordinator

Meghan works as a Resource Manager for Robert Half Management Resources, focusing specifically on the financial services industry. Previously, she worked in the insurance industry as a Life & Health Actuary. She holds a BS in Mathematics from Kansas State University, and is a former D1 athlete. During her free time, Meghan volunteers with the Hamlin Park Baseball Association, serving as a Head Coach for an 8U softball team in the division.

Event planning includes establishing dates and topics, arranging for speakers, reserving the event site, and coordinating location support and catering. Connecting and establishing relationships with other related organizations to co-chair events.

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Marketing Ambassador

Markets our organization and upcoming events with other Chicago companies, media and other organizations to share information about CFW with its employees to widen our exposure. Sends our list of events and flyers to continue to market us. Obtains other venue spaces at corporations that can also sponsor an event. Reviews the CFW website monthly to assure correct and current information and is working properly. Markets our organization and events via social media outlets such as Facebook, Instagram and Reports to the President.

Events Committee


Mary Grace Morgese, Ambassador

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Jennifer D’Angelo, Ambassador

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Marketing Committee


Kiaina Phillps, Ambassador

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Abbey Cory, Ambassador

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Natalie Erz, Ambassador

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