Moments with a Mentor

     

Moments with a Mentor 
Join us for a special Moments with a Mentor featuring the Seattle Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce.

We are joined by the Vice President of Member Development, Amy O'Donnell, and Director of Membership, Margaret Sauer, who will share about the Seattle Metropolitan Chambers Reciprocal Partnership with Seattle Southside.

Businesses that hold a current Seattle Southside Chamber membership can qualify for a FREE Entrepreneur Level Membership and take advantage of the many resources, events, opportunities, and programs available to them through the Seattle Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce. 

Who Qualifies?
Member companies of Seattle Southside Chamber of Commerce will be given the opportunity to enroll as member companies of the Seattle Metro Chamber at no cost if:

• They have fewer than 15 employees
• They are a member in good standing with The Seattle Southside Chamber of Commerce
• They have not been a member of the Seattle Metropolitan Chamber in the past 

Featured Speakers 
Amy O’Donnell is the Vice President of Member Development for the Seattle Metro Chamber of Commerce.  She is responsible for membership, events and programming, partner relations and twelve years of association experience and roles at the Washington Society of CPAs, where she served as their Director of Member Services.  She also oversaw program development, Financial Literacy training programs, coordinated statewide chapters and coalitions.  Amy has served on boards for several community-based organizations- Director for the Success Foundation, Board Member for Friends of the Seattle Public Library, President of Washington JumpStart Coalition, and Advisory Board Member for the Tombolo Institute at Bellevue College. 

Margaret Sauer is the Director of Membership at the Seattle Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce, where she helps businesses connect to resources, relationships, and opportunities that support growth and success. She leads membership growth and engagement initiatives and works closely with organizations of all sizes across the region. Growing up in a small town and watching her father's business grow from a garage startup into a successful firm, Margaret developed a lifelong appreciation for entrepreneurs and small businesses. Today, supporting the business community through the Chamber is a meaningful full-circle experience.

About Moments with a Mentor 

Moments with a Mentor is a unique networking and professional development experience designed to connect emerging leaders with established professionals in an intimate, conversation-focused setting. This event creates space for meaningful dialogue, guidance, and inspiration as participants engage in small-group or one-on-one mentoring sessions.

Attendees will have the opportunity to hear personal stories, gain practical career insights, and learn strategies for navigating professional challenges from leaders across a variety of industries. Whether you're seeking direction, building confidence, or expanding your network, Moments with a Mentor offers a supportive environment to grow and be inspired.

Join us for an empowering experience that encourages connection, fosters mentorship, and strengthens our community’s future leaders-one conversation at a time.