PLEASE JOIN US…
Celebrate Hope on the HER-izon with us!
This year's event will combine virtual and in-person experiences at the Ritz-Carlton to celebrate local, women-owned businesses and entrepreneurs. This year's Making a Difference Honoree is Nina Leigh Krueger, CEO & President at Nestle Purina. Our panel of local experts includes:
Tasha Fox, Franchise Owner, Chick-fil-A
Erin Joy, Founder and CEO, Black Dress Circle
Gabriela S. Ramírez-Arellano, Director of Entrepreneurship at the Cortex
Dr. Cheryl Watkins-Moore, Director, STEM Entrepreneur Inclusion Initiative at BioSTL
Our returning emcee will be KMOX News Anchor, Carol Daniel!
Space will be limited due to COVID-19 restrictions, so we recommend purchasing your seats right away. In order to ensure a safe and celebratory event, we will be limiting capacity and following all CDC and St. Louis County COVID-related guidelines. We will ask that you wear a mask at all times, except while eating. Tables will be limited to 6 attendees to ensure social distancing. All policies are subject to change as circumstances evolve. Thank you for understanding.
Thank you to our Making a Difference Sponsors!
CHAMPION SPONSOR
SILENT AUCTION SPONSOR
BENEFACTOR SPONSORS
Bayer
Edward Jones
Emerson
Nestlé Purina
PNC
Saint Louis University
PARTNER SPONSORS
Anders CPAs + Advisors
Christner, Inc.
Commerce Bank
Enterprise Bank & Trust
Graybar
HOK
Jackson Lewis, P.C.
Lathrop GPM
Sikich
Spry Digital
US Bank
Washington University
ADVOCATE SPONSORS
BKD CPAs & Advisors
Laura Cohen
Diane Compardo | Moneta
Daugherty Business Solutions
Agnes and David Garino
Hightower Wealth Advisors | St. Louis
Kellam Analytics
Kaskaskia Engineering LLC
Laborers’ Union 110
Patricia Rich
Julia Muller and Earl Shreckengast
Pace Properties/CRESA
S.M. Wilson & Co.
World Wide Technology Foundation
For information on sponsorship opportunities, email Sarah Hines at sarah.hines@wfstl.org.
Making a Difference Co-Chairs
Maureen McCarthy and Deb Zimmerman
Making a Difference Host Committee
Villie Appoo
Sheila Burkett
Emily Cantwell
Lisa Clancy
Laura Cohen
Simone Cummings
Diane Drollinger
Rachel D’Souza-Siebert
Robbye Frank
Rebecca Fritsch
Agnes Garino
Janelle Gibson
Jan Hendrickson
Jessica Liss
Sally Matheson
Margaret McDonald
Jane Langa Miller
Kate Morrison
Julia Muller
Sandra Murdock
Jill Nowak
Crista Carr Shatz
Mallarie Zimmer