In celebration of Women’s History Month, United Way of Metro Chicago’s Women United chapter invites you to Purposeful Transitions: Harnessing Your Power for Social Change.
The hybrid breakfast networking event will feature keynote speaker Angela F. Williams, the first Black woman CEO of United Way Worldwide, who will discuss her remarkable career journey and what continues to drive her passion for advancing equity in community. She will also discuss how others can create positive community change, regardless of career path - everyone can make an impact. The program will conclude with a breakout session in which attendees will develop a plan for supporting community impact.
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Angela F. Williams
President and CEO, United Way Worldwide
Angela F. Williams -
United Way Worldwide
Before joining United Way, Angela served as president and CEO of Easterseals, the nation’s leading nonprofit provider of life-changing disability services. Williams served on active duty in the U.S. Air Force Judge Advocate General’s Corps (JAG) for more than six years, and the experience was foundational to Angela’s commitment to service. Angela has also served as executive vice president, general counsel, and chief administration officer at the YMCA of the USA; interfaith liaison for the BushClinton Katrina Fund; special counsel on criminal law for Sen. Edward M. Kennedy on the Senate Judiciary Committee staff; prosecutor on the DOJ Civil Rights Division’s National Church Arson Task Force; and as Assistant U.S. Attorney.
Ticket Pricing
In-Person Attendee Tickets
Includes breakfast
— $50 —
Virtual Attendee Tickets
Zoom Webinar
— $30 —
All proceeds from virtual ticket sales support United Way's work to build a stronger, more equitable Chicago region.
Event Sponsors
Thank you to our generous sponsors who make this event possible.
If you are interested in becoming a sponsor, please download and complete the event sponsorship form.
Support Purposeful Transitions
To become an event sponsor, please reference the event sponsorship form.
To sponsor/support by credit card, please complete the donation form below.
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Thank you for your support.
To donate by stock, wire transfer, or other assets, please email donorhelp@LIVEUNITEDchicago.org or call 312.906.2238
To pay by check, please note “Purposeful Transitions 2023” on the check and make checks payable to United Way of Metropolitan Chicago. Please mail by US Postal Service to United Way of Metro Chicago | 231196 Momentum Place | Chicago, IL 60689
If shipping by UPS, FedEx, or messenger service, please send to United Way of Metro Chicago | Fifth Third Lockbox | Lockbox #231196 | 910 Pasquinelli Dr. | Westmont, IL 60559-5526
Event Details
Two options to attend; In person or Virtual. Registration required.
In-Person Location
— Deloitte, 111 S. Wacker Dr., Chicago, 29th Floor —
Virtual Location
— Zoom Meeting —
Thursday, March 23, 2023
8:00 – 9:30am (CST)Hybrid Event
In-Person Registration
Virtual
Registration
Questions? Please contact Women United.
About Women United
Women United (WU) is a dynamic group of women leaders who believe lasting change happens when we bring our unique passions and experiences to the table and work toward a common goal. Women United is moving United Way’s mission forward by building connections, furthering the work of local agencies, and supporting women who are experiencing transitions such as those related to employment, school, or motherhood.
Interested in learning more? Visit the Women United page.