Join us for an inspiring evening with Dina Powell McCormick as she discusses her new book, Who Believed in You?: How Purposeful Mentorship Changes the World, which explores the profound impact of transformative mentorship. All successful leaders stand on the shoulders of those who believed in them–people who saw potential they may not have recognized in themselves and helped them find and achieve their purpose. 

In this powerful conversation, Dina will share insights from some of the most successful leaders in the country who credit mentorship as a defining force in their success. Through real-world stories, she unpacks the four key elements of transformative mentorship–trust, shared values, meaningful commitment, and instilling confidence. 

As a grateful beneficiary of the American dream, Dina hopes this book will inspire individuals of all ages and backgrounds to invest in someone, pass that support forward, and ultimately help change the world. Whether you’re a mentor, a mentee, or simply someone who values the power of encouragement and guidance, this event will offer personal reflections, meaningful conversation, and actionable takeaways on the role mentorship plays in shaping lives. 

Registered attendees will received a complimentary copy of WHO BELIEVED IN YOU? (published by HarperCollins Leadership, retail value: $29.99).

SPEAKER BIOS

Dina Powell McCormick has had a career where served at the highest levels of U.S. government and the highest levels on Wall Street. Dina spent 16 years in several leadership roles as a partner at Goldman Sachs including serving on the management committee and as the President of the Goldman Sachs Foundation. She’s served two presidents, including as Deputy National Security Advisor to President Donald J. Trump, where she played a major role in laying the foundations of the Abraham Accords. Dina developed some of the world’s largest and most successful mentoring programs through her work in government and in the private sector. She is currently vice chairman of BDT & MSD Partners.

Sheryl Sandberg is the founder and chair of the Sandberg Goldberg Bernthal Family Foundation, a nonprofit organization that works to build a more equal and resilient world through three key initiatives: Lean In, Option B, and the Dave Goldberg Scholarship Program. Launched in 2013, LeanIn.org supports a global community of over 100,000 Lean In Circles in 183 countries. Sheryl is also the co-founder of Sandberg Bernthal Venture Partners (SBVP), an early stage venture fund deploying private capital to fund innovation across consumer, enterprise, climate, and healthcare technology. Sheryl previously served as chief operating officer at Meta for fourteen years, during which the company grew from $150 million to over $110 billion in annual revenue and implemented industry-defining benefits and programs to make the workplace more inclusive. Before joining the company then called Facebook, Sheryl was vice president of global online sales and operations at Google, chief of staff for the U.S. Treasury Department under President Clinton, a consultant with McKinsey & Company, and an economist with the World Bank. She serves on the boards of the Bay Football Club and Terradot. Sheryl is the best-selling author of three books: Lean In, Lean In for Graduates, and Option B: Facing Adversity, Building Resilience, and Finding Joy, which she co-authored with Wharton professor Adam Grant. She received a BA summa cum laude from Harvard University and an MBA with highest distinction from Harvard Business School. Sheryl lives in Menlo Park, California, with her husband and their five children.