“Women have a unique power of being able to look at the world's problems and discover solutions that transform lives and make the world a better place.”
We will be able to witness first-hand how true that sentiment is at the Power of Women: Women, Wine and Conversation event, which will be held Tuesday, September 25th from 5-7PM in the life Center, where we will shine a light on four amazing women who are shaping the Phoenix community. Phoenix Police Chief Jeri Williams, Children's Museum of Phoenix President and CEO Kate Wells, our very own President and CEO Michelle Just, and Letitia Frye, auctioneer, author and speaker, who will moderate the panel. They will be discussing their life journeys – the ups and downs and in-betweens – and talk about how connection and support from their community has been transformational in their lives.
Chief Williams has served the community for nearly three decades in law enforcement – 22 of those years were serving Phoenix. She brings a unique perspective to her role, as a law enforcement leader, a wife, a mom and a daughter. Chief Williams brings all of those lenses to the police department to create an atmosphere of accountability and transparency.
Kate Wells co-founded the Children's Museum of Phoenix 20 years ago with a group of moms and friends to create a learning environment through play for children and the adults who care for them. From this grassroots effort, the Children's Museum is now rated among the Top 10 in the country. Kate, too, wears many hats as a mom, daughter and wife. Kate's mom, Eileen Bell, is a Beatitudes Campus resident.
Michelle Just, as we all know, is the amazing leader of Beatitudes Campus. But we may not all know how her professional and personal journeys intersect in her many roles as a leader, a daughter, a sister and a friend. Michelle has made enormous contributions nationally in the field of aging services.
Letitia Frye has made a big impact on the Phoenix nonprofit community, having raised more than $400 million for nonprofits by doing “her thing” as an auctioneer. You have seen her in action at Power of the Purse! Every year, Letitia becomes more motivated to give back, in part due to the many personal challenges that face her.
At Power of Women: Women, Wine and Conversation, you will have the opportunity to meet these amazing women who are leading the way for a better community. These women are our thought leaders who have made a difference. They are our mentors and yet they learn from others, too. These are the women who encourage us to get involved and work to influence positive change.
At Power of Women, you can hear these leaders talk about their passion in shaping our Phoenix community and find out first-hand how they are making a difference.
We invite you to join us at Power of Women and be part of the Women, Wine and Conversation. Tickets are $25 (wine and appetizers included) and can be purchased by calling me (Barbara Wood at x16136) or online at BeatitudesFoundation.org. Please call me if you have any questions. I hope to see you there!*
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