2026 Women Who Lead Summit

Thu May 28 2026 at 08:00 am to 04:00 pm UTC-07:00

Achieve | Tempe

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2026 Women Who Lead Summit
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Vanguard Veteran hosts this hybrid summit for veterans & non-veterans to connect, share insights, and grow as leaders and professionals.
About this Event

, Founder & CEO, , is on a mission to develop more Civilian Veteran Champions—bridging the gap between military and civilian communities through leadership, understanding, and collaboration.

The 3rd Annual Women Who Lead Summit with the theme, Brand First, Influence Always: How Personal Branding Shapes Effective Leadership. This year’s theme dives into the power of personal branding as the cornerstone of influence and effective leadership. When you know who you are and what you carry, you can lead with clarity, courage, and impact.

Designed to empower women at every stage, this summit is a space to connect with trailblazers and changemakers, exchange insights that spark growth, and sharpen the skills that will elevate not only your journey, but also the lives of those you serve.

Whether you’re an experienced entrepreneur, building something new, or a professional advancing in your career, you’ll leave inspired, equipped, and ready to lead from a place of authenticity and strength. Together, we rise, we lead, and we influence—always.

Whether you attend in person or virtually, attendees can expect breakout sessions, vibrant discussions, and a keynote from , Founder & CEO of ®.

We are excited to feautre a Confidence and Style Station hosted by by Rhu. Discover or enhance your personal style.

*Proudly sponsored by , , , , , and .

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Agenda

🕑: 08:00 AM - 09:00 AM
Mix & Mingle + Continental Breakfast
🕑: 09:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Opening Session

Info: Our Opening Session will feature welcome remarks, a formal presentation of the colors, and an interactive icebreaker. Attendees will also hear from our distinguished host, Lt. Col. (Ret) Kathy Gollowitz, whose leadership and perspective will help ground and inspire the experience ahead.


🕑: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Opening Keynote
Host: Rochelle "Slay" Hemmingway
🕑: 11:00 AM - 11:15 AM
Transition to Breakout Sessions #1
🕑: 11:15 AM - 12:00 PM
Breakout Sessions #1
Host: Agnes Chau
🕑: 12:00 PM - 12:15 PM
Transition to Lunch
🕑: 12:00 PM - 12:45 PM
Lunch
🕑: 12:45 PM - 01:00 PM
Transition to Breakout Session #2
🕑: 01:00 PM - 01:45 PM
Breakout Sessions #2
Host: Cassandra Johnson
🕑: 01:45 PM - 02:00 PM
Transition to Closing Session
🕑: 02:00 PM - 03:30 PM
Closing Session

Info: The Closing Session will include a facilitated discussion to capture key insights and shared takeaways, spotlight the impactful work of the Achieve HEROES Employee Resource Group, and distributing the Veteran Champion Awards.


🕑: 03:30 PM - 04:00 PM
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Achieve, 2114 East Achieve Way, Tempe, United States

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USD 0.00 to USD 86.14

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