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The big day may have come and gone, but keep in touch as we’re always up to something new and exciting.

Each salon brings together subject-matter authorities and aligned women who understand that proximity shapes power. Here, insight moves deliberately, trust compounds, and decisions are informed by depth, not noise.

Welcome to Club Conduit Social Club, your go-to destination for fun, friendship, and community. Our club is all about bringing people together and creating a welcoming environment where everyone can feel at home. Whether you're looking to expand your social circle, try new things, or just have a good time, we have something for everyone. From parties and events to group outings and activities, there's always something exciting happening at Club Conduit Social Club. Join us today and start living your best life!

Dr. Christopher J. Micallef, the driving force behind Micallef Plastic Surgery, is an elite, double-board-certified plastic and reconstructive surgeon. His exceptional journey to becoming a leading figure in the field of plastic surgery is a testament to his unwavering commitment to excellence, discipline, and holistic well-being.
With over 15 years of dedicated service in the United States Air Force, Dr. Micallef's experience as a Special Operations medical officer provided him with a unique perspective on the transformative power of plastic and reconstructive surgery. This first-hand exposure ignited his passion for the field and laid the foundation for his pursuit of excellence.

Dr. Alexandra S. Ortiz, MD, is a remarkable otolaryngologist and facial plastic surgeon, board-certified by the American Board of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. Her journey began at Duke University for her undergraduate education, followed by medical school at the prestigious Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences in Bethesda, Maryland. There, she was honored with the Army Surgeon General’s Award for academic excellence and leadership, a testament to her exceptional capabilities.
Dr. Ortiz further honed her skills during her otolaryngology residency at the San Antonio Uniformed Services Health Education Consortium in San Antonio, TX. Her surgical training culminated with a fellowship in facial plastic and reconstructive surgery at Vanderbilt University, where she was recognized as the “Fellow of the Year” for her excellence in surgical teaching.With over 15 years of dedicated service in the United States Air Force, Dr. Micallef's experience as a Special Operations medical officer provided him with a unique perspective on the transformative power of plastic and reconstructive surgery. This first-hand exposure ignited his passion for the field and laid the foundation for his pursuit of excellence.

Nancy built and led a top wedding photography and video studio in Chicago for 15 years, photographing weddings around the world. She has since sold that company to focus on a new mission: portrait photography that empowers women in business. Today she leads The Artists Collective in San Antonio, where her work is guided by a clear philosophy: great portraits are made through presence, not performance. That principle, paired with nearly two decades of experience behind the camera, shapes every session she shoots, headshots included. Nancy will be on-site at the Club Conduit salon series on September 2, offering attendees the chance to work directly with her. Reserve a slot at the link below to leave with a headshot that reflects the professional you actually are.
Every attendee submits a headshot and professional bio prior to the salon. You are introduced with context, credibility, and clarity. The room knows who you are before the conversation begins.
We review every guest and ensure alignment. You are entering a room of women who are decision-makers, highly recommended, and operating at consequence — and you are positioned accordingly.
Because we know who you are and what you do, we keep you top of mind beyond the evening. Introductions don’t end at the salon. They compound. This is where alignment turns into opportunity.
No cold pitches. No awkward small talk. No scrambling to explain what you do. The groundwork is done before you arrive.
Attendee bios are shared in advance. You understand the caliber, the industries, and the decision-makers present. You arrive informed.
Every woman is personally invited, vetted, and highly recommended. This protects the integrity of the environment and the reputation of every attendee.
We bring concentrated intelligence and economic power into the same room.
These salons are not gatherings for discussion alone, they are strategic environments where insight, influence, and capital move deliberately among women who understand the value of proximity.
Inspired by the original salon tradition, these rooms are curated for women who don’t need access to information, they need access to each other.
Each salon focuses on one dimension of optimization, approached at a level that respects the intelligence of the room:
• We source true subject-matter authorities.
Not influencers. Not commentators. Not social media personalities. We bring in practitioners, operators, architects of systems, real women and experts who are actively shaping outcomes in their fields.
• We address topics that move real levers.
Precision medicine. Capital deployment. Legal infrastructure. Political positioning. Brand power. Negotiation. Performance psychology.
These are conversations that alter trajectory, not trends.
• We convene at consequence level.
Every discussion respects the intelligence of the room. The expectation is depth, clarity, and actionable understanding.
A licensed professional counselor with a passion for service, learning and growth. With one foot in academia and one in clinical mental health counseling, Heather has dedicated her eclectic career, both in Europe and the United States, to education and human services. She is passionate about helping her clients and students find the awareness, insight and empowerment they desire to create lives of meaning and purpose. Heather is thrilled to serve her community's diverse clientele through her private counseling practice in San Antonio, TX.
A senior executive and strategic advisor with more than 20 years of experience leading complex, cross-functional organizations through large-scale transformation and mission-critical operations.
A distinguished U.S. Air Force leader and former Installation Chief Operating Officer, she has overseen enterprise-level strategy, infrastructure, logistics, and operational readiness at scale.
In addition to her executive leadership background, she maintains a diverse investment portfolio and owns a travel company with more than 600 agents across North America.
Known for her strategic precision and operational authority, she brings a disciplined, high-level perspective to leadership, performance, and long-term growth.
A Strategic Growth Consultant and the founder of Ease & Acumen Consulting, where she partners with purpose-driven entrepreneurs to align vision, strategy, and operations for sustainable, profitable growth.
With more than 25 years of experience spanning operations, marketing, finance, and team development, she brings clarity to complex business challenges and helps founders scale with intention, without burnout or compromise. Her work integrates strategic rigor with holistic insight, positioning organizations for long-term success rooted in both impact and performance.
In addition to her consulting practice, she leads private strategy intensives and hosts the Pleasure & Profits Podcast, where she explores the intersection of mission, profitability, and fulfillment.
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