GWI Events and Fundraisers
Gen Z Advantage: Reshaping the Workforce of Tomorrow spotlighted how Gen Z and AI are transforming how we work, communicate, and lead — and how companies can leverage these shifts to stay competitive.
The Forum featured keynote speaker Amanda Schneider, TED speaker and Founder of ThinkLab, and a panel discussion with:
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
2025 Trailblazer Gala
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Olympic Gold Medalist and sports trailblazer Donna de Varona headlined Girls With Impact’s 5th Annual Trailblazers Gala, inspiring an audience of nearly 300 and helping the organization raise $450,000 to expand its mission of preparing young women for leadership and success in business.
“Tonight, we made a big leap by changing the lives of young women and creating more opportunities for women to lead and influence our world,” said GWI CEO Jennifer Openshaw. “With women still 50 years away from equal representation in business, we’re moving faster to close the gap.”
The evening’s success underscored the power of investing in the next generation, ensuring more young women have the tools to break barriers, shape industries, and drive change.
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Harnessing AI to drive growth and ensure women thrive - not get left behind - in the Fourth Industrial Revolution.
Over 200 leaders in finance, tech, media, consulting, and education joined Girls With Impact to tackle this important conversation with esteemed speakers and panelists.
GWI’s Annual Trailblazer Gala is where we honor visionary leaders, celebrate the next generation of women trailblazers, and champion a future where every woman has the opportunity to lead and thrive.
GWI’s Annual Leadership Forums tackle key challenges in unlocking the potential of young women entering and in the workforce—from recruitment and advancement to the impact of AI on the future of work.
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GWI collaborates with brands to develop exclusive events ranging from new regional launches & community forums to client engagement events at conferences & corporate leadership events. GWI's important mission offers unique ways to engage clients, customers, policy leaders, educators, the media and more.