About this Event
Featuring the Women Who are Rewriting the Rules of Power, Access, and Leadership for Communities of Color
Known for their clarity, conviction, and action, these women don’t engage in performative leadership or empty gestures. They are clear about the challenges their communities face, unapologetic about calling out systems that fall short, and relentless in building solutions that expand access and opportunity.
When we talk about leaders who truly walk their talk…this is exactly who we mean.
This convening brings together founders who are shaping ecosystems, advocating for their communities, and building institutions that expand opportunity where it is needed most.
Founder Advocates
Samí Haiman-Marrero
Founder | CEO
URBANDER and Verde Luz Ventures
Dr. Kelly Burton
Founder | CEO
Black Innovation Alliance
Gigi Pedraza
Founder | Executive Director
Latino Community Fund Georgia
Erika Jefferson
Founder | President
Black Women in Science and Engineering
Moderator
Heidi Romer
Founder | CEO
H.O.L.A. Books
Event Details
April 17 | 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
The Russell Center for Entrepreneurship & Innovation
504 Fair St SW
Atlanta, GA 30313
Who Should Attend
This convening is designed for people who are committed to building stronger, more equitable ecosystems in Atlanta and beyond.
This event will be especially valuable for:
• Founders and entrepreneurs
• Community and nonprofit leaders
• Investors and ecosystem builders
• Corporate and institutional leaders
• Government and policy leaders
• Students and emerging leaders interested in advocacy, innovation, and entrepreneurship
This is beyond just a conversation. It’s a room where vision, advocacy, and action come together.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Russell Innovation Center for Entrepreneurs, 504 Fair Street Southwest, Atlanta, United States
USD 0.00
