WE WORK FOR CHANGE 2024

JOIN US: 09.12.2024

Unite with hundreds of women and male allies from across the country to fuel and advance all women’s economic and civic leadership. We Work for Change is United WE’s national event taking place in Kansas City and livestreamed nationally, bringing together women, men, and allies to raise funds and awareness of United WE's work, priorities, and results to advance all women’s economic and civic leadership.

2024 EVENT RECEPTION:

5-6:00 PM: Reception, cocktails, networking, and interactive opportunities to learn more about the work of United WE

ABOUT UNITED WE:

United Women’s Empowerment —United WE— advances all women’s economic and civic leadership to make meaningful change through research, advocacy, policy solutions, and civic engagement. As a nonpartisan, nonprofit champion for women, we envision a world where all women are empowered to strengthen America’s economy and democracy. In our 33rd year, we are a growing national movement focused on affordable childcare, pay equity, paid family leave, occupational licensing, entrepreneurship, and civic engagement. Proceeds from this event help fuel our mission and accelerate progress toward a more gender-equitable world.

EVENT CHAIRS:

Pete Browne, Co-Founder and President, Kissick Construction

Lisa Krigsten, Office Managing Partner, Dentons

Neelima Parasker, Founder and CEO, SnapIT Solutions

Tammy Peterman, MS, RN, FAAN, NEA-BC, President, Kansas City Division, The University of Kansas Health System

HONORARY CHAIRS:

Dr. DeAngela Burns-Wallace, President & CEO, Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation

Leslie Kostner, SVP, Lockton Companies

Laura McConnell, Chairman & CEO, Labconco Corp.

RAFFLE DETAILS:

Donate $25 today for a chance to win one of three original paintings by Kansas City artist and Takes Heart founder Laura Noll Crossley. The United collection – inspired by the collaboration of Takes Heart and United WE – celebrates the impact of women working together. In each work, Takes Heart founder Laura Crossley collaborates with entrepreneurs to illustrate the impact of women when united in action. The collection shares the namesake of United WE and reflects the organization’s mission to move all women forward.

Donate $25 for a chance to win one of these beautiful art pieces. Winners will be announced via email after the We Work for Change event on September 13. Need not be present to win. Get your tickets here!

View the entire United collection and read more about Laura’s artistic collaborations with women entrepreneurs on her website here.

2024 We Work for Change: Reception

By United WE

2024 We Work for Change: Reception

Join us after the event from 5:00 - 6:00 PM for cocktails and networking!