Executive Class CONNECTS: Mom Wisdom for All

There’s a saying: if you want something done well, give it to a busy woman. Working moms have perfected the art of busy, and getting things done well, which is why our next Executive Class Connects features 2026 Working Mothers of the Year honorees Laura Thornton, Executive Director of Customer Engagement Marketing at General Motors, and Sandy Impson, Senior Partner Lead, Healthcare at Google chat led by Linda Villani, fellow Executive Class Members and 2025 Working Mother of the Year.

These two leaders share a powerful throughline: a commitment to progress over perfection and an unwavering commitment to show up for others at work and at home. In demanding roles and equally demanding lives, they’ve shaped their own version of balance, grounded in resilience, resourcefulness, and perspective.

In this fireside chat, we’ll gain practical wisdom and real-world strategies from two women who are as relatable as they are accomplished. Whether you’re a new mom, a seasoned mom, a caregiver, or not a parent at all, their stories offer inspiration for navigating complexity and leading with intention.

Speakers
Sandy Impson, Senior Agency Lead, Google
Laura Thornton, Executive Director, Customer Engagement Marketing, General Motors
Linda Villani, Sales and Marketing Lead, Daily Mail