OPENING REMARKS
Maria Torres-Springer, New York City First Deputy Mayor
Introduced by:
Diana Franco, Vice President, Women.NYC at the New York City Economic Development Corporation
Driving Giving: Insights from the Women & Girls Index
This session, featuring data from the newly-released 2024 Women & Girls Index, brings together leaders in philanthropy to discuss how research is transforming their efforts to support women and girls. Panelists will share how they leverage data to shape their strategies, drive more effective giving, and create lasting impact for women and girls.
Jacqueline Ackerman, Interim Director, Women’s Philanthropy Institute
Sarah Haacke Byrd, CEO, Women Moving Millions
Maheen Kaleem, Esq., Vice President of Operations and Programs, Grantmakers for Girls of Color
Noorain Khan, Senior Advisor to the President, Ford Foundation
Lightning Talk: The Uprising of Women in Philanthropy
In this interview-style session, co-authors of The Uprising of Women in Philanthropy will discuss how women’s collective efforts in philanthropy have shifted the landscape of social justice, offering bold strategies to catalyze systemic change. From grassroots movements to large-scale institutional giving, we'll touch on the evolution of feminist philanthropy over the past 50 years, spotlighting stories of courage, collaboration, and innovation.
Ana Oliveira, CEO & President, The New York Women’s Foundation
Laura Risimini, Director of Grants, Amplify Her Foundation
Interactive Dialogue on Women’s Leadership
This timely and thought-provoking session will explore the crucial need to invest in women’s leadership in today’s rapidly changing world. As we navigate unprecedented social, political, and economic challenges, this dialogue will explore why empowering women as leaders is not just a moral imperative but a strategic necessity.
Seema Hingorani, Founder & Chair of Girls Who Invest and and Managing Director of Morgan Stanley Investment Management
Teresa C. Younger, President and CEO of the Ms. Foundation for Women
HER STORY: Girl Scouts of Greater New York’s Troop 6000
Giselle Burgess turned her personal experience of homelessness into a powerful mission to uplift young girls. In 2016, while living in a shelter, Giselle founded Troop 6000, a first-of-its-kind Girl Scout troop for girls living in New York City’s shelter system. Troop 6000 creates a supportive space for girls to develop their curiosity, confidence, leadership, and interpersonal skills. Today, this program continues to serve hundreds of girls across New York City, and thousands more across the country that have adopted the model, demonstrating how one woman’s unwavering belief in the power of girls can change the world.
Giselle Burgess, Senior Director, Troop 6000 and Accessibility & Inclusion, Girl Scouts of Greater New York
Amplify Her Foundation: 2024 Grant Awards Announcement
Amplify Her Foundation is proud to announce its 2024 grant recipients, an inspiring group of organizations committed to supporting women and girls from underserved communities in New York City to become transformative changemakers. These visionary leaders are driving transformative change in their communities and beyond, and we are honored to support their impactful work.
Aamina Awan-Khan, Amplify Her Foundation Leadership Network Co-Chair
Chirlie Felix, Amplify Her Foundation Leadership Network Co-Chair
Maia Molina-Schaefer, Amplify Her Foundation Leadership Network Co-Chair
Call to Action: Unveiling of New Women & Girls Cause on Every.org
Every.org is unveiling a dedicated cause page for Women and Girls, providing a centralized platform to support organizations focused on advancing gender equity. This new cause has the potential to drive significant funding to the 50,000+ women- and girl-serving U.S. nonprofits, amplifying their impact and creating lasting change. This segment will feature a unique opportunity to give to women and girls in real time.
Allison Fine, President, Every.org
GlassBreaker Award
Amplify Her Foundation’s annual GlassBreaker Award recognizes women trailblazers and pioneers who have made significant contributions to driving social change and advancing women’s leadership. Valerie Jarrett is Chief Executive Officer and a member of the board of directors of the Obama Foundation. She is the author of the New York Times bestselling book Finding My Voice: My Journey to the West Wing and the Path Forward. Ms. Jarrett was the Senior Advisor to President Barack Obama from 2009-2017 making her the longest serving senior advisor in history. She oversaw the Offices of Public Engagement and Intergovernmental Affairs and Chaired the White House Council on Women and Girls. Ms. Jarrett has received numerous awards and honorary degrees, including TIME’s “100 Most Influential People” Award. Jarrett received her B.A. from Stanford University in 1978 and her J.D. from University of Michigan Law School in 1981.
Presented by:
Na’ilah Amaru, Vice President, Policy, Advocacy & Government Relations, Women Creating Change
