Next-Level Leadership: Mentoring the Next Generation of Women webinar

Wednesday, July 15th @ 2:00 p.m. ET

The next generation of female leaders is ambitious, educated and confident. To continue their journey to the top, they need guidance from those who have already walked the path, overcome challenges and learned what it takes to lead.

Throughout their careers, First American’s Sheri Olsen and Zoccam’s Ashley Cook have championed emerging leaders and created opportunities for women to have a seat at the table. In this webinar, they will share insights on how mentorship can strengthen leadership, drive organizational success and help shape the future of the industry.

Whether you’re already mentoring others or looking to make a greater impact, you’ll learn how to:

Understand the difference between mentorship and sponsorship and how to move from simply advising to actively advancing the next generation of leaders.
Become the mentor you wish you had. Learn how to make a lasting impact on emerging talent.
Help build confidence and executive presence in future women leaders by encouraging them to step forward even if they don’t feel completely ready.
Create a culture where mentorship is expected, not accidental – mentorship as a business strategy
Lead effectively across generations by learning how the best leaders both teach and learn
Create a growth plan to make mentorship actionable

The lessons you’ve learned can become the foundation for someone else’s success. Register today to discover how your experience can help younger leaders thrive and why mentoring may be one of the most meaningful leadership opportunities you’ll embrace.

Thank you to DataTrace for sponsoring this complimentary webinar.

Featured Speakers

Ashley Cook

CEO and Founder
Zoccam

Ashley Cook is the Founder and CEO of ZOCCAM, a leading fintech company transforming the way real estate transactions are funded and completed. An attorney, entrepreneur, and innovator, Ashley brings nearly two decades of experience spanning real estate, law, title insurance, and financial technology. She is also founder of Cook Law Firm and Co-Founder of Fairfax Title.

Ashley graduated from Highland Park High School before earning her Bachelor of Arts from Southern Methodist University and her Juris Doctor from SMU Dedman School of Law. She is licensed to practice law in Texas and is admitted before the Supreme Court of the United States, as well as the United States District Courts for the Northern and Eastern Districts of Texas.

Prior to founding ZOCCAM, Ashley built a successful legal practice representing title companies, real estate brokers, and other real estate professionals. That experience inspired her vision to modernize payments within the real estate industry. Under her leadership, ZOCCAM has become a nationally recognized payments platform serving title companies and real estate professionals across the country. Ashley is also the inventor of 10 patents in the payments and fintech space.

Throughout her career, Ashley has remained actively engaged in civic and professional leadership. She serves on numerous boards and organizations, including the SMU Alumni Board, SMU Easterwood Scholarship Board, University Park Firefighter Pension Board, SMU Dedman School of Law Board of Emerging Leaders, Texas Land Title Association PAC Board, and the Ebby Halliday Foundation. She is also a Mentor for the D CEO Emerging Women Leadership Network and a Community Fellow for the SMU Dedman School of Law.

Recognized for her leadership, innovation, and commitment to the real estate industry, Ashley continues to champion solutions that improve the client experience while advancing the future of real estate transactions.

Sheri Olsen

SVP, National Director Banking Services
First American Trust, FSB

Sheri Olsen is Senior Vice President and National Director of Banking Services at First American Trust, where she leads national sales strategy and drives growth across the organization. With more than 30 years of experience in the real estate industry, she brings a rare combination of deep operational knowledge and strategic leadership. Sheri’s career began early, working in the title business while still in high school, where she was scanning files into microfiche long before “digital transformation” became a buzzword. She later expanded her expertise as a commercial real estate appraiser before moving into leadership roles that shaped her career. In 1999, she served as Executive Director of the Utah Land Title Association, and in 2000 joined First American Title as a sales representative in the Agency Division.

Over the years, Sheri has led multiple high-impact initiatives, including the PCN Network, Agent Advantage, and the Mountain West Region for the Agency Division. Her ability to build relationships, lead teams, and deliver results has made her a trusted leader across the organization.

A committed advocate for leadership development and mentorship, Sheri has served on the Utah Land Title Association Board since 2015 and First American’s Women in Leadership Board since 2018. She is actively involved in advancing talent within First American, serving as a guide for the Spark program and contributing to the Women in Leadership mentorship platform. She also sponsors Rise Up, a development program focused on empowering women at First American Trust. Outside the company, she serves on the board of the Boys & Girls Club of Utah and as a youth instructor for girls ages 12-18.

Sheri holds a Bachelor of Science in Finance from the University of Utah. She is also a proud mother of three and grandmother of five, and enjoys reading, staying active, and spending time with her family.