“There is no force more powerful than a woman determined to Rise.” 

As we wrap up PBWC’s 33rd Annual Conference, I was vividly reminded of this quote from W.E.B Dubois. Over the course of the past week, nearly 4,000 incredible women and allies came together to celebrate their journeys, learn from each other, broaden their perspectives and channel their collective energy to Rise.

Like many of you, I listened in awe as each of our speakers took the stage to share their personal journey to Rise. They were trailblazers and advocates for change who took the road less traveled, inspiring us all to champion our own journeys. One of the most remarkable moments during the conference was when we welcomed the first female Speaker of the House, the Honorable Nancy Pelosi, to personally present PBWC’s founder, Congresswoman Jackie Speier, with the PBWC Legacy Award. This was a profound moment of recognition of the incredible legacy Congresswoman Speier has built over the years.

I was also deeply inspired by our 2022 PBWC Scholarship Awards recipients. Hearing firsthand from these incredible young women is a reminder of our role as leaders, mentors, and community members to enable a better future for the rising generations. We are grateful and energized by the generous donations received this week as we kickstart our 2023 Scholarship fundraising campaign. You can still donate here. Together we can truly make a difference!

I am incredibly humbled by the overwhelming participation of this community. With over 35,000 messages shared by our participants over chat and discussion boards, this conference has ignited an ongoing dialogue between a broader network of women across the globe, all coming together to inspire, uplift, and empower each other…[READ MORE]