United WE – We Work For Change
September 29th is the date for We Work For Change. United WE, formerly the Women’s Foundation, will host the afternoon event, which will celebrate equity, diversity, and 30 years of empowering women. The festivities will include both virtual activities and an in-person VIP exclusive. The featured speakers are Mellody Hobson of Starbucks, Tina Tchen of Time’s Up, and Tiffany Dufu of The Cru. Lindsey Patterson Smith is serving as the honorary chairman, and Mary Jane Judy and Dan Cranshaw are the co-chairmen.
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| Dan Cranshaw, co-chairman; Lindsey Patterson Smith, honorary chairman; Wendy Doyle, United WE; and Mary Jane Judy, co-chairman |
Also featured in the June 24, 2021 issue of The Independent
Photo credit: Matthew McNeal Photography
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