She Matters Equity Forum
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The Phoenix Women’s Commission and YWCA Metropolitan Phoenix are proud to organize the She Matters Equity Forum, an event designed to address equity issues and promote wellness and empowerment for women in the workforce.
The event features a light breakfast, keynote speeches, panel discussions from industry experts, interactive workshops, and networking opportunities
This event is open to all members of the public, including all genders.
City of Phoenix Employees Earn Triple Diversity Points. In addition to registering for the event, City employees must register at PHXYOU to receive points (course name EOD126-ITL-PWC She Matters Equity Forum).
Community vendors are invited, register to become a vendor here!
Date: Friday, March 7 | 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Location: Park and Ride – 19th Ave. & Dunlap
Address: 1927 W. Dunlap Ave. Phoenix, AZ 85021
Tentative Event Timeline:
- 8:30-9:00 am: Registration, Vendor and Resource Fair
- 9:00 am: Introductions
- 9:45 am: Keynote & Panel Discussion
- 10:35 am: Breakout Session of Choice
- 11:35 am: Lunch & Networking
Featured Speakers
- 9:00 a.m. – Commissioner Erby (Opening Remarks)
- 9:10 a.m. – Mayor Kate Gallego (Welcome)
- 9:25 a.m. – 9:40 a.m. – Presentations: IRC, Valley Metro, YWCA
- 9:50 a.m. – Empowered Personal Stories
- 10:30 a.m. – Corina C. Ramsey (Bloom in the Face of Adversity)
- 11:00 a.m. – Lauren Hooks (Building Emotional Resilience)
- 11:55 a.m. – Crystal Blackwell (Empowering Your Career)
- 12:25 p.m. – Dr. Alexis Faison (Empowering Financial Healing)
Questions? Please contact Natalie at [email protected].
Featured Speakers
Keynote Speaker
Mayor Kate Gallego will set the tone for women’s empowerment as the second elected female mayor in Phoenix history and one of the youngest big city mayors in the United States.
Breakout Sessions
There will be four breakout sessions to choose from covering topics including leadership development, financial empowerment, diversity and inclusion, pay equity, mental health, and community engagement. Topics include:
Building Emotional Resilience: Creating safe spaces for mental well-being.
Lauren Hooks, MS, LPC., Get to The Root Counseling
In today’s fast-paced and often unpredictable world, emotional resilience is the key to navigating stress, setbacks, and uncertainty with confidence and strength. This transformative workshop is designed to help you build resilience by fostering safe spaces for mental well-being—both for yourself and those around you.
Empowering Financial Healing: Building Lasting Security
Dr. Alexis Faison, YWCA Volunteer, Clinical Assistant Professor, ASU
Financial struggles can be overwhelming, but healing your relationship with money is the first step toward lasting security and peace of mind. This empowering workshop is designed to help you break free from financial stress, develop a healthier money mindset, and create a path toward long-term financial stability.
Empowering Your Career at Every Stage
Crystal Blackwell, Crystal Clear Results Coaching
No matter where you are in your career, just starting out, navigating a transition, or striving for growth—empowerment is the key to success. This dynamic workshop is designed to help you take charge of your professional journey with confidence, clarity, and purpose.
How to Bloom in the Face of Adversity
Corina C. Ramsey, City of Phoenix Deputy HR Director
Life’s challenges can feel overwhelming, but like a flower pushing through concrete, we all have the power to grow and thrive despite adversity. This empowering presentation will equip you with the mindset, strategies, and resilience tools needed to turn obstacles into opportunities for personal growth.
This event is made possible through community partnerships.
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