Washington, DC CFO Community
Town Hall
July 16, 2025 | 1:00pm EDT
July 16, 2025
1:00pm EDT
Balancing Change Management and Resilient Growth
Participate with your CFO peers in the Washington, DC community in small, breakout discussions on a mission-critical priority for finance leaders. These informal discussions allow you to share your insights and learn from the lessons, approaches and experiences of a diverse group of peers in virtual breakout rooms.
Join fellow CFOs in the Washington, DC community to discuss:
Aligning growth investments with long-term organizational objectives
Balancing competing priorities while advocating for sustainable, high-return initiatives
Overcoming resistance and communicating change expectations with appropriate stakeholders
Discussion Leaders
Members of the Washington, DC CFO community will lead the interactive discussion and share lessons learned.

Ricardo Aguilera
Gartner
CFO Executive Partner
Moderator

Holly Mehringer
Transportation Security Administration
CFO
Discussion Leader

Liz Martin-Quinn
Victra
CFO
Discussion Leader
Agenda
July 16, 2025
1:00pm - 2:00pm EDT
Balancing Change Management and Resilient Growth
As organizations and finance functions continue to experience frequent and disruptive change, CFOs must effectively manage evolving processes while ensuring growth and appropriate resource allocation. Challenges to readiness and employee trust are often exacerbated when navigating the tension between short-term and long-term change priorities.
Join this collaborative session to discuss:
- Aligning growth investments with long-term organizational objectives
- Balancing competing priorities while advocating for sustainable, high-return initiatives
- Overcoming resistance and communicating change expectations with appropriate stakeholders
Apply to Participate
Each application is carefully vetted to ensure members meet established criteria, preserving the quality of the network and enabling meaningful, peer‑level discussions among leaders from the world’s leading organizations.
Once you submit your application, a Community Program Manager will schedule a conversation to understand your priorities and interests and complete onboarding, including access to year‑round community events.
Community Program Manager
For inquiries related to this community, please reach out to your dedicated contact.
Lilly Hoodenpyle
Senior Community Program Manager, Territory Specialist
lilly.hoodenpyle@gartner.com