Thank you so much for attending our annual Women United breakfast hybrid event "Purposeful Transitions: Harnessing Your Power for Social Change." We sincerely hope you enjoyed the program and walked away feeling energized and empowered by our keynote speaker, United Way Worldwide President and CEO Angela F. Williams. We hope you were inspired by the discussion, and we look forward to seeing you at our next event!
View photos from the in-person event on our Flickr page.
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Angela F. Williams
President and CEO, United Way Worldwide
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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.
Discussion Questions
While we were unable to get to the breakout activity due to time limitations, we would like to share the questions with your to keep the momentum going:
•Q1: As you reflect on the session today, what social impact causes come to mind for you as an area of potential focus in your life? Why is this / are they important to you?
•Q2: How can you harness your professional power (in addition to your personal power) to make a difference?
•Q3: What is one thing you are willing to commit to today to start heading in that direction?
Event Sponsors
Event Details
In-Person Location
— Deloitte, 111 S. Wacker Dr., Chicago, 29th Floor —
Virtual Location
— Zoom Meeting —
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.