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Meet the Voices of 2025 Mobilize Women

Morgan Debaun

Morgan Debaun

Founder and CEO of Blavity Inc

Shannon Watts

Shannon Watts

Founder, Moms Demand Action

Alison Berman

Alison Berman

President and CEO, Palisade Capital Management

Gregg Smith

Gregg Smith

Founder, Evolution VC Partners

Samina Burke

Samina Burke

Partner, The WHealth

Allyson McDonald

Allyson McDonald

Owner & Managing Partner, Ellevate Network

Sabrin Chowdhury

Sabrin Chowdhury

Vice Co-Chair of the Board, Sakhi for Survivors

Katy Brodsky Falco

Katy Brodsky Falco

Founder and Executive Director, Foundation for Women's Health

Hady Mendez

Hady Mendez

Founder and CEO, Boldly Speaking LLC

Kristen Gandhi

Kristen Gandhi

Co-Founder & Chief Technology Officer, SmartEsq

Jamila Galloway

Jamila Galloway

VP of Content & Culture, Planned Parenthood Federation of America

Carli Sapir

Carli Sapir

Founding Partner, Amboy Street Ventures

Julia Taylor Kennedy

Julia Taylor Kennedy

Sr. Director of Corporate Engagement, Center for Reproductive rights

Janet Hanson

Janet Hanson

Founder, Ellevate Network, Entrepreneur & Investor

Lauren Buxbaum

Lauren Buxbaum

Co-Founder, SwivelUp

Molly McGrath

Molly McGrath

Director, National Campaigns for Democracy ACLU

Tammy Williams

Tammy Williams

Founder and Managing Partner, BGoodPartners LLC

Jacki Zehner

Jacki Zehner

Founder, SheMoney

Anusha Harid-Paoletti

Anusha Harid-Paoletti

CEO, Ellevate Network

Maureen Ufomadu

Maureen Ufomadu

Global Head of Inclusion, Diversity, Equity & Awareness, Snap Inc.

Pascale Harter

Pascale Harter

Journalist & Show Host

Dr. Janet P. Pregler

Dr. Janet P. Pregler

Prof. of Clinical Medicine. Director, Iris Cantor-UCLA Women's Health Center

Schedule

Stage
Jun 04 02:00PM–03:00PM UTC

Closing the Investing Gap: Empowering Women to Build Wealth

Sponsored by Palisade Capital Management


Despite growing financial power, women still face systemic barriers to building and sustaining wealth. This panel brings together investors and financial leaders to explore what is driving the investing gap and how women can reclaim agency in their financial futures. From demystifying capital access to rethinking risk, this is a conversation about money, mindset, and closing the gap for good.

Stage
Jun 04 03:00PM–03:30PM UTC

Ellevated Author Feature: Morgan Debaun

As the author of Rewrite Your Rules, Morgan challenges readers to break free from societal norms and embrace a radically new approach to success, encouraging them to become the CEOs of their own lives. 

Stage
Jun 04 03:30PM–04:30PM UTC

AI & Power: What Women Need to Know

As AI rapidly advances, questions of bias, surveillance, equity, and accountability are front and center. This panel explores the intersection of ethics and technology, asking who is building these systems, who they benefit, and who they leave behind. With perspectives from both the investment and technical sides of the AI landscape, we’ll examine how leaders are working to build a more inclusive and accountable future. Join us for a timely conversation on how women and their allies can shape the future of AI with intention, insight, and impact.

Expo
Jun 04 04:30PM–05:30PM UTC

Sponsor Expo

Discover your next career move at our sponsor expo! Connect with top hiring organizations, learn about higher education opportunities, and seek financial advice form women-foward firms. Engage with recruiters who value both your professional and personal growth and your potential to make a positive impact. Don’t miss this opportunity to meet companies committed to fostering meaningful change.

Stage
Jun 04 05:30PM–06:30PM UTC

Women's Health: Current State & Future Trends

Leaders in medicine, policy, and investment explore the shifting landscape of women’s health, from preventative care and access to innovation and equity. With voices spanning clinical practice, venture capital, and advocacy, this conversation highlights the challenges women face today and the breakthroughs shaping the future of care.

Stage
Jun 04 06:30PM–07:00PM UTC

Ellevated Author Feature: Shannon Watts

Too many of us are living on autopilot. We believe we’re too old, too busy, or too inexperienced to go after what we really want. Shannon Watts has a message for you: Think again. If you are ready to stand tall in your greatness, Fired Up invites you to shatter your self-imposed limitations and unleash your potential so you can finally start living the life you deserve.

Stage
Jun 04 07:00PM–07:20PM UTC

Ellevate Town Hall

During this special Town Hall session, the Ellevate Network team will share key updates, reflect on our progress, and offer a look ahead at what’s next for our community. From new initiatives to ways you can get involved, this is our moment to connect directly with you—our members, partners, and supporters—and highlight how Ellevate is putting legacy into action every day.

Sessions
Jun 04 07:20PM–07:30PM UTC

Open Networking Session

What to Expect:

  • Conversations where you meet with real people within Mobilize Women.
  • Be ready to participate. At Ellevate, we pride ourselves on attracting an inclusive, diverse, and authentic community. Talk about the sessions you've attended. What your values and concerns are. What's inspiring you in the world today?
  • Be ready to follow up. To get the most out of these sessions, reach out and connect on LinkedIn or even schedule a meeting through the Mobilize Women platform.
Stage
Jun 04 07:30PM–08:30PM UTC

Women's Rights: What's Top of Mind

This timely conversation explores the systems, policies, and lived experiences that shape women’s freedoms today. With perspectives spanning gender-based violence, healthcare access, and reproductive autonomy, panelists will unpack the challenges women face and the urgent work required to protect and expand rights in this pivotal moment.

Sessions
Jun 04 08:35PM–08:50PM UTC

Open Networking Session

What to Expect:

  • Conversations where you meet with real people within Mobilize Women.
  • Be ready to participate. At Ellevate, we pride ourselves on attracting an inclusive, diverse, and authentic community. Talk about the sessions you've attended. What your values and concerns are. What's inspiring you in the world today?
  • Be ready to follow up. To get the most out of these sessions, reach out and connect on LinkedIn or even schedule a meeting through the Mobilize Women platform.
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