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2025 GWI Leadership Forum Breakfast

Gen Z and AI are rewriting the rules of work — and Girls With Impact is helping leaders turn that change into lasting progress.

Watch the highlight video + see how companies like Bloomberg, Canva, and NWSL are learning from Gen Z.

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GEN Z + AI: THE NEW PLAYBOOK FOR WORKPLACE GROWTH UNVEILED

Nearly 200 leaders from finance, tech, and media, gathered with GWI — diving into the future of leadership with incredible speakers and panelists.

Amanda Schneider, TED speaker and Founder of ThinkLab

Sameera Sabherwal, Global Head of Talent Acquisition, Bloomberg
Gideon Spitzer-Williams, Global Experiential Marketing Lead, Canva
Lauren Lopez, Chief People & Community Engagement Officer, National Women’s Soccer League

We want to thank our generous sponsors, inspiring speakers, and all participants for making the 5th Annual GWI Leadership Forum a tremendous success! More Images, below.

Special Guest Speaker:
Amanda Schneider, Founder & President of ThinkLab, Futurist, TED Speaker, and Podcast Host — took the stage to inspire our audience with bold insights on innovation, the future of work, and how Gen Z is reshaping leadership. — Special Guest Speaker: Amanda Schneider, Founder & President of ThinkLab, Futurist, TED Speaker, and Podcast Host — took the stage to inspire our audience with bold insights on innovation, the future of work, and how Gen Z is reshaping leadership.

GWI Opens Doors to More Opportunities:
Kellie Taylor, GWI Graduate ’18, took the stage to share how GWI set her on the path to career success — from launching her own venture to building a thriving career at Avangrid. — GWI Opens Doors to More Opportunities: Kellie Taylor, GWI Graduate ’18, took the stage to share how GWI set her on the path to career success — from launching her own venture to building a thriving career at Avangrid.

Insightful Discussion:
Jen Openshaw, CEO of GWI, moderates a thought-provoking panel with Sameera Sabherwal (Bloomberg), Gideon Spitzer-Williams (Canva), and Lauren Lopez (Chief People & Community Officer, NWSL) — Insightful Discussion: Jen Openshaw, CEO of GWI, moderates a thought-provoking panel with Sameera Sabherwal (Bloomberg), Gideon Spitzer-Williams (Canva), and Lauren Lopez (Chief People & Community Officer, NWSL)

A Full House for Impact:
Over 150 guests filled the room across 22 tables, coming together to discuss and support the next generation of leaders at the GWI Leadership Forum. — A Full House for Impact: Over 150 guests filled the room across 22 tables, coming together to discuss and support the next generation of leaders at the GWI Leadership Forum.

Speakers, GWI Graduates, and GWI Team:

Jennifer Openshaw (CEO of GWI), Gideon Spitzer-Williams (Global Experiential Marketing Lead, Canva), Kellie Taylor (GWI Graduate), Sameera Sabherwal (Global Head of Talent Acquisition, Bloomberg), and Carrie R — Speakers, GWI Graduates, and GWI Team: Jennifer Openshaw (CEO of GWI), Gideon Spitzer-Williams (Global Experiential Marketing Lead, Canva), Kellie Taylor (GWI Graduate), Sameera Sabherwal (Global Head of Talent Acquisition, Bloomberg), and Carrie Reynolds (President, GWI)

Call to Action:
Alexis Fisher, Sr. Account Executive at Cigna, shares an inspiring message to support 50,000 young women in the next 5 years to become leaders and entrepreneurs. — Call to Action: Alexis Fisher, Sr. Account Executive at Cigna, shares an inspiring message to support 50,000 young women in the next 5 years to become leaders and entrepreneurs.

Gideon Spitzer-Williams of Canva shares insights on navigating a multigenerational workplace with GWI graduates Jayla Thomas and Kellie Taylor.

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Team Engagement in Action:
The S&P Global team gathered at the Girls With Impact Leadership Forum — the perfect setting to connect, engage, and inspire the next generation of women leaders. — Team Engagement in Action: The S&P Global team gathered at the Girls With Impact Leadership Forum — the perfect setting to connect, engage, and inspire the next generation of women leaders.

GWI team members, speakers, and corporate partners come together to network, share insights, and celebrate empowering the next generation of women leaders.

Celebrating the Next Generation:
GWI CEO Jennifer Openshaw poses with graduates and student volunteers, highlighting the talent, drive, and future leadership of the GWI community. — Celebrating the Next Generation: GWI CEO Jennifer Openshaw poses with graduates and student volunteers, highlighting the talent, drive, and future leadership of the GWI community.

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