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WomenRising March 2026

A Half-Day Leadership and Empowerment Conference

March 9, 2026, 1 pm - 4 pm Eastern   |   Live Virtual Event

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Join hundreds of ambitious, high-achieving businesswomen across industries for WomenRising 2026—a dynamic half-day virtual conference designed to empower, elevate, and ignite the next chapter of your leadership journey.

Whether you're aiming for the next promotion, navigating complex leadership dynamics, or simply seeking renewed purpose, this is your moment to rise.

Powerhouse Speakers

Amanda Spolec
Amanda Spolec
Director of Strategic Operations, US Public SectorTransUnion
Meggan Jones
Meggan Jones
Sr. Manager Base Operations, West Region, Inflight OperationsSouthwest Airlines
Charlene DSouza
Charlene DSouza
Vice President of Product ManagementAcuity
Pati Partelow
Pati Partelow
Managing Director | Financial Services ConsultingErnst & Young
Rebecca Salt
Rebecca Salt
Marketing Director/ Chief of Staff/ ATS Product & Tech/ Brand LeaderAmazon
Heather Corrigan
Heather Corrigan
Senior Manager, Corporate Talent AcquisitionDick's Sporting Goods
Ruth Eller
Ruth Eller
National Alliance Manager - Mortgage & HousingEquifax
Annamaria Scaccia
Annamaria Scaccia
Communications Director at the Korn Ferry InstituteKorn Ferry
Joyce Yamaato
Joyce Yamaato
Senior Vice President & Senior Director, Enterprise Risk ManagementKeyBank
Lora Sauls
Lora Sauls
Assistant Director | Creative Development| EntertainmentUniversal Orlando Resort
Madhurima Uppara Kowthalam
Madhurima Uppara Kowthalam
Medical Director, Patient SafetySanofi
Jess Kaufman
Jess Kaufman
Global Lead, DWS Solution MarketingUnisys

🎤 Transformational Keynotes

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Embracing Authentic Leadership: Building Your Unique Leadership Style.

Amanda Spolec
Director of Strategic Operations, US Public Sector at TransUnion.

Lead with clarity and confidence by leaning into what makes your voice and approach distinctly yours. Walk away with practical tools to show up authentically, influence effectively, and lead in a way that fits you—not a template.

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Building Your Personal Brand Inside the Organization.

Ruth Eller
National Alliance Manager - Mortgage & Housing at Equifax

Make your impact visible and your value unmistakable—without self-promotion that feels uncomfortable. Learn how to position your strengths, communicate your wins, and build trust and influence across your organization.

Panels with Candid Truths

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Reclaiming Your Time: A Modern Approach to Burnout, Boundaries & Well-Being.

Leaders from Southwest Airlines, E&Y, Amazon

Stop running on empty and start working in a way that’s sustainable and successful. Discover modern boundary-setting strategies and small shifts that protect your energy, sharpen focus, and reduce burnout.

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The Value Within: Uncovering What You Bring to the Table.

Leaders from Universal Studos, KeyBank, Korn Ferry, and Unisys

Get clear on your strengths, transferable skills, and the real value you deliver every day. Leave with language and frameworks to articulate your impact confidently—so you can advocate for opportunities, growth, and recognition.

Why Attend WomenRising?

Top-tier women leaders sharing candid stories and actionable advice
Zero fluff—only real talk from women who've been there
Network digitally with like-minded, driven professionals
Leave recharged, refocused, and reconnected to your potential

Full Conference Agenda

1:00 PM
Keynote: Embracing Authentic Leadership: Building Your Unique Leadership Style.
Amanda Spolec
Amanda Spolec
Director of Strategic Operations TransUnion
1:30 PM
Panel: Reclaiming Your Time: A Modern Approach to Burnout, Boundaries & Well-Being.
Meggan Jones
Meggan Jones
Sr. Manager Base Operations, West Region, Inflight Operations Southwest Airlines
Charlene DSouza
Charlene DSouza
Vice President of Product Management Acuity
Pati Partelow
Pati Partelow
Managing Director | Financial Services Consulting Ernst & Young
Rebecca Salt
Rebecca Salt
Marketing Director/ Chief of Staff/ ATS Product & Tech/ Brand Leader Amazon
Heather Corrigan
Heather Corrigan
Senior Manager, Corporate Talent Acquisition Dick's Sporting Goods
2:15 PM
Keynote: Building Your Personal Brand Inside the Organization.
Ruth Eller
Ruth Eller
National Alliance Manager - Mortgage & Housing Equifax
2:45 PM
Panel: The Value Within: Uncovering What You Bring to the Table.
Annamaria Scaccia
Annamaria Scaccia
Communications Director at the Korn Ferry Institute Korn Ferry
Joyce Yamaato
Joyce Yamaato
Senior Vice President & Senior Director, Enterprise Risk Management KeyBank
Lora Sauls
Lora Sauls
Assistant Director | Creative Development| Entertainment Universal Orlando Resort
Madhurima Uppara Kowthalam
Madhurima Uppara Kowthalam
Medical Director, Patient Safety Sanofi
Jess Kaufman
Jess Kaufman
Global Lead, DWS Solution Unisys

What Past Attendees Say

★★★★★   4.9     Google Verified Business Reviews
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"Inspiring speakers who motivate us all to build our relationships with our fellow women leaders."

- Jolene Vos-Camy, Calvin University

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"I highly recommend this community for all women."

- Giselle Sandy-Phillips, Constellation

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"Great webinar topics and speakers! Looking forward to more ..."

- Dolly Greenhalgh, Playworks

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"The meetings are always valuable to me."

- Julie Mobley, Cullman Internal Medicine

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"The speakers are really great. They offer practical advice and inspiration for women in the workplace."

- Krista Bednorz, Wayne & Roberts

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"Came through again with meaningful content that was a valuable use of my time."

- Maria McWilliams, Vanderlande

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"Really enjoy the speakers and the connection to other women leaders. Valuable group."

- Shannon McVeigh, RSM Enterprises

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"Great thought provoking presentations."

- Tamaki Stratman, The Historical Society

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