On June 21, 2025, Young & Empowered Women is hosting a one-of-a-kind event to bring together emerging leaders from across the Valley for a day of professional and personal development and networking. The 5th Annual Empow[her] Conference is focused on closing the wage gap and offering personal/professional development for rising female leaders.

The event features speakers who boast a wide array of professional experience across the fields of higher education, public health, politics, law, and more. Attendees have access to 1:1 mentorship with diverse women representing a range of industries. They are founders, CEOs, innovators, and board members.

Thanks to our incredible partner, OneAZ Credit Union, attendees will also have the opportunity to take a complementary professional headshot!

AGENDA

9:30AM - Registration & Check In
9:30AM - 10:45AM - Expo & Networking
10:45 - 10:55AM- Welcome
10:55 - 11:15AM- Opening Speaker, Teniqua Broughton
11:15 - 11:25AM Y&E Anniversary Celebration, Veronica Aguilar
11:25 - 11:50AM- Keynote, Dr. Adelaida Severson
11:50 - 1:30PM- Growing Your Network
1:30 - 1:40PM- Your Support
1:40 - 2:00PM - Raffle drawing & closing

SPEAKERS:

This year's speakers will share about their journeys to leadership, combatting imposter syndrome, emotional intelligence in the workplace, and much more!

MENTORS:

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2025 Empow[her] Conference

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