GENERAL SESSION: A Conversation with Sharon Stone
Join us for an extraordinary conversation as Marcia Davies sits down with internationally recognized actress, artist, producer, humanitarian, and New York Times bestselling author, Sharon Stone. As one of the most visible and celebrated actors of her generation, Stone's notable films include Basic Instinct (1992), The Muse (1999), Alpha Dog (2006), and Casino (1995), for which she won a Global Globe for Best Actress in 1996 and an Academy Award nomination for her leading role. Her memoir "The Beauty of Living Twice" proves that it's never too late to raise your voice and speak out to make a difference in people's lives. Stone will discuss her life, career and her advocacy work where she is a powerful activist for the rights of women in an industry that has historically undervalued them. Stone is also a long-time philanthropist garnering such awards as the United Nations Global Citizen Award, Nobel Peace Summit Award, and a Harvard Humanitarian Award, among others. Sponsored by Arch Mortgage Insurance Company.
Speakers
Introductions
Nikki Krukovsky is a seasoned leader in the mortgage industry, currently serving as Divisional Vice President for Arch MI. She oversees strategic direction and growth for the western region’s field sales team, driving business development and performance. Before joining Arch MI, Nikki spent 25 years in the credit union industry, most notably leading real estate lending for Arizona’s largest credit union. Her leadership was instrumental in the institution’s success. Nikki is a Certified Mortgage Banker (CMB) and an active member of both the national and Arizona chapters of the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA). She served as President of the Arizona chapter in 2016 and will join its advisory board in the coming year to support strategic planning and future growth. Her involvement at both the state and national levels reflects her commitment to industry advancement and collaboration. Currently pursuing her MBA at Arizona State University, Nikki is passionate about lifelong learning and personal growth. She believes continued education is essential to staying innovative and impactful in a rapidly evolving industry. A passionate advocate for community causes, Nikki previously served as Chairwoman of The Care Fund, an Arizona-based charity supporting families with critically ill children. The organization holds a special place in her heart, as Nikki is an Arizona native herself. She remains actively involved with The Care Fund, continuing to support its mission and impact.
Moderator
Marcia M. Davies is MBA’s Chief Operating Officer, responsible for ensuring cross-organizational alignment and facilitating the implementation of strategic initiatives, as well as maintaining oversight of key organizational priorities. She provides leadership, guidance and overall management to the Public Affairs, Marketing, Conferences, Membership, Education, Information Technology and Office Services divisions. She also provides management oversight to, and is a Board member of, MBA’s Opens Doors Foundation. Previously, Marcia worked at the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), as Senior Advisor to the Assistant Secretary for Housing and Federal Housing Commissioner and in various roles at Freddie Mac for 21 years. She is the founder of mPower — MBA Promoting Opportunities for Women to Extend their Reach — MBA’s networking platform for women in the real estate finance industry. She is a member of the NAWRB Diversity and Inclusion Leadership Council (NDILC), three-time recipient of Women with Vision award, and was honored by HousingWire as one of its 2015 Women of Influence.
Speakers
Sharon Stone is an internationally recognized actress, artist, producer, humanitarian and New York Times bestselling author of her recent book The Beauty of Living Twice. Her film and television credits include Basic Instinct and Casino, for which she won a Golden Globe for Best Actress in 1996 and an Academy Award nomination for her leading role opposite Robert de Niro in Martin Scorsese’s crime drama. Stone received two more Golden Globe Award nominations for her roles in The Mighty (1998) and The Muse (1999). Other film credits include Sliver (1993), The Specialist (1994), The Quick and the Dead (1995), Last Dance (1996), Sphere (1998), Broken Flowers (2005), Alpha Dog (2006), Bobby (2006), and Lovelace (2013) among others. Stone’s television credits include roles in limited series such as Netflix’s Ratched (2020), HBO’s Mosaic (2017), The New Pope (2019), as well as The Practice (2004), for which she won the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Guest Actress in a Drama Series. Stone has been honored with a United Nations Global Citizen Award, Nobel Peace Summit Award, a Harvard Humanitarian Award, a Human Rights Campaign Humanitarian Award and an Einstein Spirit of Achievement Award, among other accolades. Stone has become a prolific artist.
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