Meet Community Members

As an entrepreneur, intrapreneur, strategist, and educator, Christy’s vision for the company was a space where she could work with forward-thinking executives who wanted results, and who were willing to craft strategies with an intrapreneurial mindset. Years later, this vision has continued to flourish. Her experience as a former McKinsey Engagement Manager and Stanford Graduate School of Business alumna has shaped Christy’s work and inspired her continued role as an Adjunct Professor at both Stanford GSB and the University of Washington. Her passion for sharing knowledge and skills surrounding entrepreneurship, strategy, and innovation most recently earned her a 2023 Elective Professor of the Year award at UW. Christy and Artemis Connection have been featured in many publications including The Wall Street Journal, The Economist, and MIT Sloan Management Review. She is particularly proud of the 4.5% Promise program, the volunteer arm of Artemis Connection, and the robust Artemis Fellows program, providing an entrée to real-world consulting for college interns across the country. When the workday ends, Christy can be found with her family – hosting sleepovers and soccer sideline events, traveling, or playing strategy board games.

Kia specializes in go-to-market, growth, DEI, technology, and entrepreneurship, with a focus on developing and validating business models, and adopting the consumer perspective. Kia is a graduate of INSEAD and has worked on projects in over 10 countries in the financial services industry, as well as in healthcare, food, beauty, and consumer product areas. She authored the book Flashpoint 100: Radical Business Growth in 100 Days for small businesses looking for a do-it-yourself approach to strategy. She has also created and presented workshops, training aids, games, and simulations. As an instructor at the University of Washington, Kia teaches innovation and entrepreneurship courses and trains entrepreneurs at tech startup bootcamps in the UAE. In her spare time, Kia attends dance festivals around the country, combining her passion for travel with her love of dance.

Molly’s ultimate aim is to ensure that a client wholeheartedly recommends Perk Events without reservation. She is an award-winning marketing executive with a rich background in strategic brand communications and corporate event planning, having created and executed 1200+ events. As the CEO of our organization, she brings to the table a profound commitment to her clients. She firmly believes that client immersion is a fundamental prerequisite for any effective corporate and nonprofit event strategist. Molly is a former Chief Marketing Officer of a prestigious law firm, and Director of Community Engagement for an initiative that provides resources and accelerator programs to female founders. She sits on the board of Girls on the Run, Be Bold for Change, and is a Mentor and Coach for the University of Washington’s CoMotion Lab and women entrepreneur coaching program, Inspirele. When she’s not clicking away on her computer, Molly can be found globetrotting, cheering on the Seattle Kraken, and (poorly) skiing.

Anne’s vast expertise spans the finance, education, and nonprofit sectors. With a background as a former social impact executive, Anne has honed her skills in utilizing data analytics to propel strategic initiatives, develop innovative programs, and rigorously evaluate their outcomes. She excels at crafting data-driven strategies that fortify organizations, with a particular focus on the social sector.  She is an alumna of Wellesley and holds an MBA with Certificate in Leadership Development from Seattle University. Her passion lies in collaborating with top-tier executives to cultivate diverse, high-performing teams capable of tackling complex challenges. Beyond her professional commitments, Anne uses her skills as a dedicated board member for an arts education organization.