
A leader in the mortgage industry and “a visionary” according to her peers, Kelly Zitlow sits at the helm of a nonprofit empowering girls to master the use of power tools and take on the lost art of building with their hands.
After an incredible first day at the California Mortgage Expo, mortgage professionals gathered in Irvine for an evening focused on connection, community, and supporting the women shaping the future of the industry.

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