We Work For Change 2024

Thursday, September 12, 2024
Virtual Livestream and The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art — Kansas City, MO
4:00 - 6:00 p.m. CT

Unite with hundreds of women and male allies from across the country to fuel and advance all women’s economic and civic leadership. We Work for Change is United WE’s national event taking place in Kansas City, bringing together women, men, and allies to raise funds and awareness of United WE's work, priorities, and results to advance all women’s economic and civic leadership. 

ABOUT UNITED WE:

United Women’s Empowerment —United WE— advances all women’s economic and civic leadership to make meaningful change through research, advocacy, policy solutions, and civic engagement. As a nonpartisan, nonprofit champion for women, we envision a world where all women are empowered to strengthen America’s economy and democracy. In our 33rd year, we are a growing national movement focused on affordable childcare, pay equity, paid family leave, occupational licensing, entrepreneurship, and civic engagement. Proceeds from this event help fuel our mission and accelerate progress toward a more gender-equitable world.

2024 EVENT PROGRAM:

3:15 PM: Check-in | Opportunity for Docent-led Women-Focused Art Exhibits for attendees, thoughtfully organized by United WE & The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art 

4:00 PM: Keynote Speaker & Program (Live streamed nationally)

5-6:00 PM: Reception in East Sculpture Terrace, cocktails, networking, and interactive opportunities to learn more about the work of United WE 

EVENT FORMAT:

This event will be hybrid, with attendance available both in-person at The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art and through a virtual live stream.

HONORARY CHAIRS:

Dr. DeAngela Burns-Wallace, President & CEO, Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation

Leslie Kostner, SVP, Lockton Companies

Laura Perin, Chairman & CEO, Labconco Corp.

EVENT CHAIR:

Neelima Parasker, CEO, SnapIT