—three powerful days designed to spark fresh ideas, deepen connections, and elevate your chapter’s impact. With six inspiring keynote speakers, ample opportunities to network and connect with fellow chapters, and 20 breakout sessions covering topics like recruitment & retention best practices, grantmaking, tech tools, marketing & social media, board development, and leadership mindset & self-care tips, there’s something here for every chapter leader.
Here’s an overview of the agenda to help you start planning:
Speaker, Author, Advocate
Respected around the globe not only for her skills on the court but motivating, energizing and engaging audiences, drawing on her rich life experience: as a former professional basketball player, author, educator and lifelong advocate for women.
Maj Gen U.S. Air Force (Ret)
Jeannie made history as the U.S. Air Force’s first female fighter pilot, earning her wings in 1993 and flying the F-15E Strike Eagle after the combat exclusion policy was lifted. Over her groundbreaking 30-year career, she rose to the rank of major general, commanded multiple wings, and logged over 3,000 flight hours—including more than 300 in combat.
News Anchor | Public Speaker | Podcast Host | Community Leader
Lenise Ligon is an expert in work/life balance, successfully navigating nearly 20 years as a trusted news anchor at FOX10 News WALA in Mobile, Alabama, while raising two children and maintaining a passion for community service and personal wellness. She anchors the 4, 5, 9, and 10 PM newscasts, where her warm interview style and passion for accurate reporting have made her a familiar and respected figure in the community.
Founder and Chief Impact Officer, Impact100
Wendy founded a global women’s philanthropy movement that has given nearly $160M since 2001. After pivoting from banking, she was recognized nationally for her leadership, with honors from Forbes, USA TODAY, and tmore. Passionate about generosity, Wendy believes there are two kinds of people: those who see the problems in the world and help solve them, and those who still need to be invited to the party.
MS, LPC, NCC, SEP
Karla is a Licensed Professional Counselor with 20+ years of experience serving Mississippi and Alabama through Hardin Life Resources. She specializes in trauma-informed care, corporate team building, and continuing education. Karla also serves on Columbia Southern University’s Psychology Advisory Board and is a sought-after speaker in academic, faith-based, and civic settings.
Speaker, Author, Advocate
Speaker, Author, Advocate
Speaker, Author, Advocate
Speaker, Author, Advocate
Speaker, Author, Advocate
Speaker, Author, Advocate
Speaker, Author, Advocate
Speaker, Author, Advocate
Impact100 Global
Impact100 NWF
Impact100 Mobile
Impact100 Pensacola Bay Area
Impact100 Baldwin County
Impact100 Gulf Coast
Carly Barnes (NWF)
Joni Wallace (NWF)
Alyssa Tucker (Pensacola)
Danlee Budney (Mobile)
Rena Davis (Mobile)
Jody King (Pensacola)
Sandy Stepan (Baldwin County)
Nancye Wolfe (Baldwin County)
Barbara Levitt (Baldwin County)
Wendy Steele (Global)
Hailey Kearney (Global)
Laurie Sheehan (Global)
The Hilton Sandestin Beach Golf Resort and Spa is beautifully situated on the Gulf of Mexico.
The discounted room rate of $259 per night is available from October 24th – October 29th.
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For travelers seeking to fly to the Conference, there are three airport options all within a reasonable driving distance of the resort.
Destin – Fort Walton Beach Airport (24 mi)
Airport Code: VPS
Allegiant Air, American Airlines, Avelo, Delta Airlines, Southwest Airlines, Sun Country Airlines
Panama City Beach – NW Florida Beaches International Airport (40 mi)
Airport Code: ECS
American Airlines, Delta Airlines, Southwest Airlines, United Airlines
Pensacola International Airport (64 mi)
Airport Code: PNS
American Airlines, Delta Airlines, Southwest Airlines, United Airlines
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