The Women’s Philanthropy Institute and Mays Family Institute on Diverse Philanthropy will honor Black women philanthropists from around the country with awards, a speaker series and networking event.
The Reunity summit, which encompasses keynote addresses, learning sessions and networking opportunities, is a mix of in-person and virtual events from 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Aug. 31 at the Madam Walker Legacy Center, 617 Indiana Ave.
The Black Women Give Back reception, which will honor 10 women, will follow the summit from 5-7 p.m. The award presentation and panel discussion will start at 6 p.m. Register here.
The 10 women who will receive awards:
● Nicole Cardoza, founder and CEO of Reclamation Ventures
● Soffiyah Elijah, executive director of Alliance of Families for Justice
● Carol Goss, founder of Warrior Women Against Poverty
● Ebonie Johnson Cooper, executive director of Young, Black & Giving Back Institute
● Maria S. Johnson, PhD, founder and chairperson of Black Women and Girls Fund
● Cathryn McClellan Kelly, global strategic partnerships program manager at American Express
● Mary Olushoga, founder of The African Women Power Network
● Ada Williams Prince, director of program strategy and investment at Pivotal Ventures
● Joy B. Webb, program director at The Community Investment Network
● Tyeshia Wilson, director of engagement at Philanthropy Together
Summit speakers:
11:30 a.m.
Teresa Younger, president and CEO of the Ms. Foundation
1:00 p.m.
Yolanda F. Johnson, founder of WOC — Women of Color in Fundraising & Philanthropy
3:30 p.m.
Wellness Coaching Sessions:
Dr. Kara M. Taylor, clinical assistant professor at IUPUI — yoga and aryuveda expert
Khiana Davis, CEO & chief strategist at MYB Accounting & Consulting — Financial Wellness Expert
Ta’Hona “Kween” Zackery, founder of the Kween Project! — trauma-informed outreach