Join us for this In-Person PayTech Women Chicago Chapter LinkUp!

Speed Networking

Let's get 2024 off to the right start with a introduction of new Chapter leadership, preview of events for the year and a chance to meaningfully network within our Chapter.

To be effective at your job, manage your career and find new opportunities, it’s not just what you know and what you can do, but also who you know. Speed networking can be another tool in your professional toolkit to contribute to your success.

During this speed networking event, participants will share their professional backgrounds and goals, while learning how they can best support others.

Outcomes:

• Re-introduction of Chapter leadership and goals
• Preview of remaining 2024 calendar
• Network with Chapter members for professional and personal connections 

Speakers:

Katharine Hebenstreit
Vice President, Partnerships & eCommerce Products
US Cards, Discover

Katharine Hebenstreit is the Vice President, Partnerships & eCommerce Products, US Cards. Katharine joined Discover in 2018 as part of the Corporate Development & Strategy team where she focused on Mergers & Acquisitions strategy, corporate strategy and startup engagement.

She moved to US Cards in 2021 as the Director of Strategic Partnerships, where she and her team have been critical in driving account provisioning through key partners and digital wallet relationships. Katharine has a bachelor’s degree from Harvard University and an MBA from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania.

On a personal note, she lives in the suburbs of Chicago with her husband, 8 year old son and 6 year old daughter.

Kristina Kuntz
Director, Application Development
Discover

Kristina Kuntz is technology leader with 20 years of experience in the Financial Services Industry. She is currently the Director of Application Development for Discover Financial Services and oversees web and mobile development for the customer facing applications.

Kristina has spent her entire 20 year career at Discover, starting as an intern in 2003. Kristina believes that happy and engaged employees are the key driving business results.

Outside of work, Kristina enjoys traveling with her family and all things sports. She also currently coachers her daughter’s 9U travel softball team, and her family has a goal of visiting all of the Major League Baseball stadiums. They are currently at 13 stadium visits.

Jill Wereley
Director of Digital Customer Experience
Discover

Jill Wereley is a seasoned professional with over two decades of experience in Digital. She currently serves as the Director, Digital Customer Experience at Discover.

Prior to joining Discover she has held key positions, including Senior Manager of Marketing at Orbitz Worldwide. Jill is known for her strategic acumen, proactive approach to addressing business challenges and ability to execute innovative ideas that drive tangible results. She excels in team building and collaboration, demonstrating a deep commitment to fostering the next generation of leaders.

Jill holds a MBA from DePaul University and a BA in Financial Economics from Marymount University. Beyond her career, Jill is a culinary enthusiast who recently conquered the art of French Macarons.

She's also an avid supporter of her children's sports pursuits, from travel hockey to basketball and lacrosse. Her professional excellence and dedication to mentorship make her a standout as a leader in her field.