It is time to Harvest Your Power!

We are excited to host the community of Young & Empowered Women and guests at our October meeting featuring dynamic speakers with an emphasis on professional development, mentorship and networking. Come grow your professional development and meet the changemakers of Y&E!

Event Details:
Monday, October 21st
5:30- 6:45PM PT
In-person: Mini Social Mini Social – 7116 E. 5th Ave. Scottsdale, AZ 85251
Virtual (Zoom): https://teachforamerica.zoom.us/my/veronicaaguilar passcode: veronica

Agenda:

5:30 Welcome & Norms
5:45 Member/Board Member of the Month
5:55 Women Empowerment Speakers <Career Workshops>
6:40 Exec Reports
6:45 Closing & Next Steps
Networking

Speakers:

Alexandra Vailas

Alexandra Vailas is the Senior Vice President of Creative & Community at DYPER™, where she leads the charge in building a generation-defining, eco-conscious CPG brand that creates diapers and baby products that are kind to both babies and the planet. In her role, Alex oversees brand storytelling and drives the execution of marketing strategies to elevate brand awareness and increase sales within the baby product industry.

With over 15 years of experience, Alex is a multi-faceted creative whose career spans from content creator to agency lead to brand strategist. She has helped shape the visions and business outcomes for Fortune 500 companies like Kroger and Thor Industries. A pioneer in influencer marketing, she has built an audience of over a million followers and executed partnerships with top-tier brands such as Target, Anthropologie, and Home Depot.

Beyond her professional achievements, Alex is passionate about supporting women through moments of transformation, offering guidance through her coaching business and volunteer work with Fresh Start. When she’s not working, she enjoys spending quality time with her two children.

Melody Lewis (Mojave/Tewa/Hopi)

Melody Lewis (Mojave/Tewa/Hopi) Founder of Indigenous Community Collaborative and Co-Founded CahokiaPhx (2021-2023). Melody is a member of the Fort Mojave Indian Tribe. Melody is a community advocate and Indigenous entrepreneur who is dedicated to revitalizing Indigenous perspective and amplifying Indigenous voices. Through her organization, Indigenous Community Collaborative (ICC), Melody consults with various organizations to promote workforce development, economic growth, diversity and inclusion, and education. The motivation and driving force behind her business is to provide Indigenous-Inclusive programs and services to Tribal communities and Organizations that impact Indigenous Communities. Her work targets Tribal economies/entities, workforce systems, educational institutions, and nonprofits to create forward-thinking solutions to solve problems that empower the Indigenous Voice. Her passion for this work is accomplished through the development of strong working relationships and creating collaborative solutions for future generations.

About Young & Empowered Women

Young & Empowered Women is a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing professional development, mentorship and networking opportunities to a diverse group of rising female leaders who are passionate about service, career advancement and empowering others. We continually expand our membership to better raise awareness and educate others on women’s rights, empowerment and equity. Learn more at www.yewomen.org.

Y&E October 2024 Meeting

Professional Development | Mentorship | Networking