Build Her Up. Elevating Every Voice. Empowering Every Leader.

The Junior League of Indianapolis (JLI) proudly presents the 2025 Women’s Leadership Summit, Build Her Up: Elevating Every Voice, Empowering Every Leader, on Monday, March 3, 2025, on the Salesforce Court at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Open to the public for the first time, this transformative event will feature keynote speaker Dr. Allison Barber, former President and COO of the WNBA’s Indiana Fever and Chair of the Marvella Foundation, and aims to inspire and empower women leaders across the region. With engaging speakers and networking opportunities, the Summit will advance women's leadership for meaningful community impact while raising funds to support the JLI mission.

The JLI is honored to welcome Dr. Barber as the keynote speaker. With a career spanning education, public service, and professional sports leadership, Dr. Barber brings invaluable insights and experiences. Her inspiring address will motivate attendees to embrace their potential and drive positive change in their communities.

"The Build Her Up Summit embodies our commitment to fostering women's leadership and community engagement," By opening this event to the broader community, we aim to elevate every voice and empower every leader, continuing our tradition of preparing women to lead and make a difference in Indianapolis and beyond.

Confirmed Speakers and Thought Leaders

The event features an exceptional lineup of women leaders who are transforming their industries and communities. It will be emceed by Olivia West, In-Game Host, Pacers and Fever. The featured speakers include:

Dr. Allison Barber (Keynote Speaker) – Chair of the Marvella Foundation
Evelyn Magley – CEO, The Basketball League
Jennifer Magley – Chief Brand Officer, The Basketball League; Media Consultant, Magley Mass Media
Leslie Bailey – Co-Founder/CEO, Indy Maven/Maven Space
Tamara Winfrey-Harris – President, Women's Fund of Central Indiana
Mary Kay Huse - President and GM, Indy Ignite
Cindy Morse - Chief of Staff, Salesforce
Doneisha Posey – EVP and General Counsel, Black Onyx Management; President and CEO, Impacto Strategies; Co-Founder, Women’s Equity (WE) Brunch Indy
Sara Myer – Chief of Staff and Strategy, Indiana Sports Corp
Larra Overton - Executive Producer, Indianapolis Colts

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2025 Junior League of Indianapolis Leadership Summit

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2025 Junior League of Indianapolis Leadership Summit