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.

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.

2024 EVENT PROGRAM:

3:15 PM: Check-in | Opportunity for Docent-led Women-Focused Art Exhibits for attendees, thoughtfully curated by United WE & The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art

4:00 PM: Linsey Davis Keynote & Program (Livestreamed nationally)

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

EVENT FORMAT:

This event will be hybrid, with attendance available both in-person at The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art and through a virtual live stream.

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.

2024 We Work for Change Sponsorships