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
2026 Trailblazer Gala
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Over 300 supporters gathered at the Greenwich Country Club for Girls With Impact’s 6th Annual Trailblazer Gala, an inspiring evening celebrating women’s leadership, storytelling, and the power of investing in the next generation. With an auction, raffle, and paddle raise, the event benefited GWI’s mission to equip young women with the confidence, skills, and network to lead, raising over $523,000 in support of our programs.
The night’s highest honor, the 2026 GWI Trailblazer Award, was presented to Maureen Polo, CEO of Hello Sunshine, in recognition of her commitment to elevating women’s stories and expanding opportunity for girls. In her remarks, Maureen underscored the importance of preparing young women to step into their power, sharing:
“The most important thing that the next generation of girls can be doing is building their confidence. It takes the readiness to go out in the world and explore…That’s why I think Girls With Impact is such an incredible organization, because it’s lifting these girls up and saying ‘here are the tools you need and here’s the space for you to figure out who you are and how you’re going to make the world a better place through your leadership’.”
In Case You Missed It!
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.
Highlights from our 2025 Trailblazer Gala
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.
Celebrate with GWI
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.