October 30 Meeting
Celebrating the Power of Community
with
MaryAnne Jorgensen
Date: Thursday, October 30, 2025
Time: 6:00–6:45 pm: Arrive and mingle
7:00 pm: Dinner
8:00–9:00 pm: Presentation
Place: Hilton Osaka (Umeda), Shinju Room, 4F
Cost: FEW members: ¥6,000
Nonmembers (women only): ¥8,000
Register: Hilton: By Wednesday, October 22, midnight
[FEW Kansai members may participate in monthly meetings via Zoom if unable to join in person at the Hilton.
Please go to the EVENT page for details.]
Join us this month as we celebrate our FEW community with MaryAnne Jorgensen, past president and 30-year member. For 35 years, FEW Kansai has been a place to learn together, build friendships, share information, and celebrate successes. From our monthly meetings to professional development workshops to social events, FEW Kansai has been a hub of inspiration and connection for women across Kansai.
While the organization will come to an end in an official capacity at the end of the year, the spirit of community we have created will continue on. During the meeting, we’ll reflect on the impact of FEW Kansai over the years and revisit what has made it an enduring source of energy and support for our members. We’ll also take time to consider what keeps a community connected as it evolves and how we can sustain those connections as we move forward.
This final official meeting of FEW Kansai is a chance to honor our legacy, express our gratitude, and celebrate the community we’ve built together. We warmly invite you to join us in marking this milestone.
Our Speaker: MaryAnne Jorgensen 
MaryAnne first came to Japan as a university student and returned in 1992 to begin her career at a Tokyo trading company. After several years, she pivoted to human resources, where she found her passion as a facilitator and coach, helping leaders develop their strengths and their teams.
Creating space for meaningful conversations and new connections drives MaryAnne’s work and is also at the heart of why she values being part of FEW. She joined FEW Tokyo in 1993 and FEW Kansai after moving to Osaka in 1995. Her first Board role was Newsletter Editor in 1996 (back when it was printed and mailed in an envelope!), and over the years she served in a variety of roles for a total of 18 years, including three times as President (1998, 2013–2015, and 2018–2022).