Guests $35

Thank you to our Program Sponsor!

Join Us for the Next Leadership Forum:  Leading Across Generations

Curious how to effectively lead, collaborate, and communicate across multiple generations in today’s evolving workplace? How about attracting your ideal client from multiple generations?

You will be guided through key principles of generational understanding, starting with open discussions on how individual experiences shape communication preferences and work styles. Using real-world examples, the session delves into why flexible work arrangements, including remote and hybrid models, are vital for accommodating diverse life stages and personal commitments. Attendees will discover practical strategies for establishing cross-generational mentoring, allowing seasoned professionals to share insights while newer employees bring fresh perspectives. Frequent, constructive feedback is highlighted as a cornerstone for motivating individuals—particularly those who thrive on immediate input—yet applicable to all generations.

Through hands-on activities and group exercises, you will practice tailoring your communication and leadership approaches to respect each cohort’s unique values. The session also incorporates discussions around purpose-driven leadership, underscoring how aligning organizational goals with personal motivations can enhance engagement and foster long-term loyalty. By the end of the evening, you will be equipped with a deeper understanding of generational differences and be ready to build an inclusive, high-performing team environment.

Key Takeaways:

• Adapt Leadership and Communication Styles
  Learn how different generations’ experiences shape their work styles and preferences, and practice tailoring their approach to foster mutual respect, clarity, and collaboration across age groups.

• Leverage Cross-Generational Strengths
  This session highlights strategies for mentoring and feedback, showing how seasoned professionals and newer employees can share insights, encourage growth, and create a culture of continuous learning.

Build Inclusive, Purpose-Driven Teams
Explore how flexible work arrangements and purpose-driven leadership can enhance engagement, strengthen loyalty, and support an inclusive, high-performing workplace culture.

The Women's Collective Leadership Forums are exclusive events tailored for female founders and emerging leaders to connect, exchange experiences, and gain practical insights for overcoming challenges and driving growth. These forums provide a supportive environment to build valuable relationships, enhance leadership abilities, and walk away with actionable strategies you can implement right away.

ABOUT OUR SPEAKER

Dr. Kristine Medyanik,

Dr. Kristine Medyanik serves as faculty with the Hoff School of Business at Corban University, where she equips the next generation of business leaders with the skills, values, and strategic mindset needed to lead in an ever-evolving world. As the founder and owner of Shattered Glass Leadership and co-creator of The evolving leader fellowship, Kristine partners with professionals and organizations to strengthen leadership effectiveness, develop emotional intelligence, and foster high-performing teams. Her work bridges the classroom and the boardroom, offering real-world relevance and a deep commitment to personal growth and professional impact. Kristine also serves as a board member for the McLaren Leadership Foundation, where she contributes to the advancement of ethical leadership and civic-minded business practices across the region.

Thank you to our Community Partners!

Registration is required.

Join us for Connect After Hours!

This is the perfect opportunity to meet like-minded professionals, entrepreneurs, and industry leaders from diverse fields.

Whether you're looking to grow your network, collaborate on new projects, or share ideas and insights, this event provides a vibrant and encouraging environment, and potential partnerships that can help drive your personal and professional growth in the year ahead.

ABOUT OUR HOST

Affouet Marie Price | Founder Hibisbloom

Affouet Price is a young entrepreneur based out of Portland, Oregon. She is passionate about food and drink culture from all over the world. Her passion began in childhood, learning how to prepare the traditional recipes of her native Ivory Coast from her mother and grandmother. Her greatest joys in cooking are the storied history of traditional recipes, and the connections that she sees people make when they enjoy those recipes together.

Thank you to our Community Partners!

Registration Required.

Hot Tea will be available for purchase but please feel welcome to bring your own coffee!

Join us for Coffee & Connect!

If you are looking for a different kind of networking opportunity, genuine interactions, and authentic conversations with women dedicated to supporting each other, please join us!

Members and guests are welcome to attend. Registration is required.

The Oregon region meets multiple times monthly for Coffee & Connect!

Thank you to our Community Partners!

Registration Required.

Join us for Coffee & Connect!

If you are looking for a different kind of networking opportunity, genuine interactions, and authentic conversations with women dedicated to supporting each other, please join us!

Members and guests are welcome to attend. Registration is required.

The Oregon region meets multiple times monthly for Coffee & Connect!

Thank you to our Community Partners!

Registration Required.

Join us for Coffee & Connect!

If you are looking for a different kind of networking opportunity, genuine interactions, and authentic conversations with women dedicated to supporting each other, please join us!

Members and guests are welcome to attend. Registration is required.

The Oregon region meets multiple times monthly for Coffee & Connect!

Thank you to our Community Partners!

Registration Required.

Join us for Coffee & Connect!

If you are looking for a different kind of networking opportunity, genuine interactions, and authentic conversations with women dedicated to supporting each other, please join us!

Women to Women Network members and guests are welcome to attend. Registration is required.

The Oregon region meets multiple times monthly for Coffee & Connect!

Thank you to our Community Partners!

Registration Closed. We hope to see you at another event soon!

Join us for Coffee & Connect!

If you are looking for a different kind of networking opportunity, genuine interactions, and authentic conversations with women dedicated to supporting each other, please join us!

Women to Women Network members and guests are welcome to attend. Space is limited; Registration is required.

The Oregon region meets multiple times monthly for Coffee & Connect!

Thank you to our Community Partners!

Registration is required.

Kick off the new year with our first Connect After Hours of 2026!

Michelle is a state-licensed psilocybin facilitator & retreat host who helps high achievers slow down, heal deeply, & reconnect with their purpose. Through Purple City Retreats, she merges her love of travel, spas, & plant medicine to create Portland’s first luxury yurt & wellness psilocybin retreat—a sanctuary designed for serenity, gratitude, & rejuvenation.

Whether you’re simply curious about mindful rest or exploring new paths to personal growth, Michelle brings a grounded, welcoming presence to every conversation. She’ll share insights from her work as a facilitator, what it means to create intentional spaces for healing, and how Purple City Retreats is expanding globally in 2026 with curated wellness adventures built around culture, connection, & transformation.

Join us for an evening of authentic conversation, community, & inspiration as we reconnect after the holidays and step into a new year together.

Thank you to our Community Partners!

Guests $35

Thank you to our Program Sponsor!

Join Us for the Next Leadership Forum: Orchestrating Success: Project Leadership

If you’ve ever watched a symphony perform, you know the conductor doesn’t play every instrument, yet every note depends on their guidance. That’s what project leaders do — we bring together the strings, brass, percussion, and woodwinds of our teams: the planners, the doers, the innovators, and the problem-solvers.

And just like in music, when each part plays in sync, we create something greater than the sum of its parts — a masterpiece of project outcomes.

About this Session
Designed for women leaders committed to excellence, this interactive session offers practical strategies to lead projects and teams with clarity and confidence. You will learn how to navigate project phases, clearly define roles and expectations, and utilize a responsibility tool to foster team alignment and accountability.

At the end of this session, you will be able to:

1. Effectively guide projects through key phases to maintain momentum and focus.

2. Clearly define and communicate project roles to ensure accountability and collaboration.

3. Apply a responsibility tool essential for workload and decision-making.

Come prepared to be fully engaged. Use this opportunity to be the conductor of your project teams and direct reports.  Enhance your leadership impact and orchestrate success!

The Women to Women Network Leadership Forums are exclusive events tailored for female founders and emerging leaders to connect, exchange experiences, and gain practical insights for overcoming challenges and driving growth. These forums provide a supportive environment to build valuable relationships, enhance leadership abilities, and walk away with actionable strategies you can implement right away.

ABOUT OUR SPEAKER

Connie Plowman,

Connie Plowman is a lifelong conductor of success – as an education, corporate, and volunteer leader.  

She has served as Interim Executive Director of the CLIMB Center at Portland Community College, and today teaches (part-time) project management and general business courses in higher education — all while trying (unsuccessfully) to retire.

As a former COO for Cadence Management Corporation, Connie is a certified Project Management Professional (PMP) and a Gallup-Certified Strengths Coach.  She mentors and coaches aspiring project managers and direct reports, helping them find their own rhythm for success. 

As leaders, we must never set down the baton — the music of leadership is ours to keep alive.

Thank you to our Community Partners!

Registration Required.

Join us for Coffee & Connect!

If you are looking for a different kind of networking opportunity, genuine interactions, and authentic conversations with women dedicated to supporting each other, please join us!

Women to Women Network members and guests are welcome to attend. Registration is required.

The Oregon region meets multiple times monthly for Coffee & Connect!

Thank you to our Community Partners!

Happy 2026!!

Happy New Year! ✨

As we step into this new season together, we’re filled with gratitude for each of you and the strength we find in one another. Here’s to fresh beginnings, bold collaboration, and the powerful growth that happens when women lift, support, and inspire together.

Set your intentions, big or small, and know that this space will always be one of encouragement, collaboration, and growth.

Thank you to our Community Partners!

Happy Holidays from the Women to Women team!

Thank you to our Community Partners!

Registration Required.

Join us for Coffee & Connect!

Holiday Mug Exchange

Let's sip, share, and swap this holiday season! Bring a fun holiday mug (under $10) wrapped or tucked in a festive bag, and leave with a new favorite for your morning coffee or evening cocoa.

If you are looking for a different kind of networking opportunity, genuine interactions, and authentic conversations with women dedicated to supporting each other, please join us!

Women to Women Network members and guests are welcome to attend. Registration is required.

The Oregon region meets multiple times monthly for Coffee & Connect!

Thank you to our Community Partners!

Registration Required.

Join us for Coffee & Connect!

Silly Gift Exchange

Bring your humor and holiday spirit! Wrap up a silly or lighthearted gift (under $10) and exchange laughs as we swap surprises.

If you are looking for a different kind of networking opportunity, genuine interactions, and authentic conversations with women dedicated to supporting each other, please join us!

Women to Women Network members and guests are welcome to attend. Registration is required.

The Oregon region meets multiple times monthly for Coffee & Connect!

Thank you to our Community Partners!

Annual Holiday Luncheon | Celebrate the Season with Us!

Our Annual Holiday Luncheon is a joyful gathering to connect, reflect, and celebrate the amazing women who make our community so special. This is our time to slow down, share laughter, and toast to the friendships, growth, and accomplishments we’ve built together throughout the year. 

The festivities will feature an Italian-inspired buffet sure to delight every palate, special gifts and giveaways, and our always-popular “Best Dressed Table” competition - a friendly contest among event sponsors where you get to vote for the table that steals the show!

Come for the inspiration, stay for the laughter, and leave feeling merry and bright!

This event sells out and there are only 120 tickets, so reserve your seat today before they are gone!

Your ticket includes…

Registration is closed

Doors Open at 10:30 for Networking.
Program Begins at 11:00.
Please contact Kelly MacLeod with questions.

Sponsor Opportunities: Be Part of the Magic!

Our sponsors are a big part of what makes this event shine! This year, we’re offering two fun ways for you to add your own sparkle to the celebration and showcase your business to a vibrant room full of inspiring women. It’s the perfect chance to join in the festivities, stand out, and be part of the magic that makes this event so special.

SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR PRESENTING SPONSOR!
Nikki Kuehl, Bonfire Women’s Wellness

Supporting Sponsor Opportunity $375
(Limit 2)

Join the celebration as a Supporting Sponsor and help make our holiday lunch unforgettable! This package includes:

• Recognition at the event, celebrating your support of our vibrant community.

• 2 tickets to mix, mingle, and enjoy the celebration.

• A table to decorate, letting your brand dazzle in true holiday style.

• Opportunity to include promotional items in attendee gift bags, giving your brand a little extra sparkle.

• Logo featured in all promotional materials, keeping your business front and center for our network of incredible women.

Table Sponsor  Opportunity: Member: $130  |  Non-Member: $165
(Limit 10 - Only 1 left!)

Show off your holiday spirit and your business as a Table Sponsor! This fun package includes:

• A table to decorate with a centerpiece and/or promotional items and go for the win in our Best Dressed Table contest to win a special gift basket.

• 1 ticket to join the luncheon and soak up the festive fun.

• Recognition at the event, celebrating your support of our vibrant community.

• Your company name and/or logo featured on the event registration page and emails.

• Opportunity to include promotional items in attendee gift bags, giving your brand a little extra sparkle.

Questions or to Confirm a Sponsorship, please contact Kelly MacLeod.

SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR TABLE SPONSORS!
Erin Rue, Erin Rue CPA
Vanessa Fuss, Affordable Estate Planning
Dana Mathews, Edward Jones
Tanya Hall, Discovery Behavior Health
Michelle Harrell, Purple City Retreats
Danielle Isaac, Energized Businesses
Jessica Levin, Damsel in Defense
Cassandra Beldowicz, Corcilla Cellars
Karla Montes, Dynasty Roofing
Angelica Hesse, Brand Your Light

SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR DESERT SPONSOR!
Chef Sugar, Sugarland Bakery

Special Thanks to Our Community Partner

Registration Required.

Join us for Coffee & Connect!

Holiday Mug Exchange

Let's sip, share, and swap this holiday season! Bring a fun holiday mug (under $10) wrapped or tucked in a festive bag, and leave with a new favorite for your morning coffee or evening cocoa.

If you are looking for a different kind of networking opportunity, genuine interactions, and authentic conversations with women dedicated to supporting each other, please join us!

Women to Women Network members and guests are welcome to attend. Registration is required.

The Oregon region meets multiple times monthly for Coffee & Connect!

Thank you to our Community Partners!

Happy Thanksgiving from the Women to Women team!

Thank you to our Community Partners!

Registration is required.

Join us for Connect After Hours!

This is the perfect opportunity to meet like-minded professionals, entrepreneurs, and industry leaders from diverse fields.

Whether you're looking to grow your network, collaborate on new projects, or share ideas and insights, this event provides a vibrant and encouraging environment, and potential partnerships that can help drive your personal and professional growth in the year ahead.

ABOUT OUR HOST

Lola MacLean | Haelan Empowered

Lola MacLean, DNP, FNP, is the founder of Haelan Empowered, where she helps professional women overcome chronic digestive issues like bloating, constipation, IBS, and fatigue. Drawing on her background in functional medicine, Lola guides her clients beyond quick fixes and generic advice, uncovering the root causes of their symptoms so they can finally experience lasting relief. Her approach blends science with sustainability—making gut healing both approachable and effective for busy women balancing demanding careers and family life.

Through personalized 1:1 coaching, functional testing, and simple lifestyle strategies, Lola empowers her clients to take control of their health and feel confident in their bodies again. She believes true healing happens when the gut and brain are in harmony, and she’s passionate about helping women reclaim their energy, ease, and freedom. At Haelan Empowered, her mission is simple: to make functional medicine easy to understand and sustainable to live by, so her clients can stop struggling and start thriving.

Thank you to our Community Partners!

Registration Required.

Join us for Coffee + Connect!

If you are looking for a different kind of networking opportunity, genuine interactions, and authentic conversations with women dedicated to supporting each other, please join us!

Women to Women Network members and guests are welcome to attend. Registration is required.

The Oregon region meets multiple times monthly for Coffee + Connect!

Thank you to our Community Partners!

Registration Required.

Join us for Coffee + Connect!

If you are looking for a different kind of networking opportunity, genuine interactions, and authentic conversations with women dedicated to supporting each other, please join us!

Women to Women Network members and guests are welcome to attend. Registration is required.

The Oregon region meets multiple times monthly for Coffee + Connect!

Thank you to our Community Partners!

Members $25

Guests $35

Thank you to our Program Sponsor!

Join Us for the Next Leadership Forum: Change Management (and the role of the manager)

The Women to Women Network Leadership Forums are exclusive events tailored for female founders and emerging leaders to connect, exchange experiences, and gain practical insights for overcoming challenges and driving growth. These forums provide a supportive environment to build valuable relationships, enhance leadership abilities, and walk away with actionable strategies you can implement right away.

We’re thrilled to welcome Colleen Murray, Fractional COO and Executive HR Consultant, to our next Women to Women Leadership Forum for an engaging, interactive session on leading through change.

Change is a constant in leadership, but how we respond to it—both personally and professionally—can shape everything. In this session, Colleen will lead an engaging and practical session on change management, helping managers explore their own responses to change and understand the vital role they play in guiding their teams through successful transitions.

Colleen will walk us through the PROSCI Change Management approach, designed around three key realities of how people experience change. 
Change is experienced on an individual level
Change isn’t automatic
Structured support makes all the difference

This experience will offer you:

• A working knowledge of the ADKAR model, which outlines the five stages individuals need to move through for successful change

• Insight into the Five Key Roles of Managers during times of transition

• A deeper understanding of your personal response to change through the Types and Patterns of Resistance

Whether you’re navigating a shift in your own work or leading others through change, this session will help you grow your self-awareness and expand your leadership toolkit.

Come ready to reflect, connect, and strengthen your ability to lead through what’s next.

ABOUT OUR SPEAKER

COLLEEN MURRAY,
Owner, Ops-ology

Colleen Murray is an experienced leader and consultant, drawing on more than 25 years in executive leadership, operations, and human resources. As the founder of Ops-ology in Portland, Oregon, Colleen partners with professional service and sustainability focused organizations to deliver fractional operations and project-based work. Prior to launching her own firm, Colleen spent over two decades at Perkins & Co—Portland’s largest locally owned public accounting firm—where she advanced from HR Manager to Director of Operations and Shareholder, leading core operational initiatives and helping drive firmwide transformation during periods of significant growth. Colleen holds an MBA, PROSCI change management certification, the SHRM-SCP credential, and has taught Organizational Behavior at Portland State University.

Thank you to our Community Partners!

Registration Required.

Join us for Coffee + Connect!

If you are looking for a different kind of networking opportunity, genuine interactions, and authentic conversations with women dedicated to supporting each other, please join us!

Women to Women Network members and guests are welcome to attend. Registration is required.

The Oregon region meets multiple times monthly for Coffee + Connect!

Thank you to our Community Partners!

Registration is required.

Join us for Connect After Hours!

This is the perfect opportunity to meet like-minded professionals, entrepreneurs, and industry leaders from diverse fields.

Whether you're looking to grow your network, collaborate on new projects, or share ideas and insights, this event provides a vibrant and encouraging environment, and potential partnerships that can help drive your personal and professional growth in the year ahead.

ABOUT OUR HOST

Kati Foster | NW Accent

Single mom just trying to build an empire!

I started NW Accent in my garage with a used printing press on Craigslist in 2020.

We now have a print shop and boutique on Main Street in the heart of Tigard where 90% of the products we carry in the store are made by local women owned businesses.

Thank you to our Community Partners!

Registration Required.

Join us for Coffee + Connect!

If you are looking for a different kind of networking opportunity, genuine interactions, and authentic conversations with women dedicated to supporting each other, please join us!

Women to Women Network members and guests are welcome to attend. Registration is required.

The Oregon region meets multiple times monthly for Coffee + Connect!

Thank you to our Community Partners!

Registration is required.

Join us for Connect After Hours!

This is the perfect opportunity to meet like-minded professionals, entrepreneurs, and industry leaders from diverse fields.

Whether you're looking to grow your network, collaborate on new projects, or share ideas and insights, this event provides a vibrant and encouraging environment, and potential partnerships that can help drive your personal and professional growth in the year ahead.

ABOUT OUR HOST

Ali Gibson | Ali Gibson Wellness

Helping women, who have spent years prioritizing everyone else, reclaim their health and vitality. I guide them through functional nutrition and lifestyle shifts to heal their gut and nervous system—so they can break free from their symptoms, restore balance, and finally feel whole again.

Thank you to our Community Partners!

Registration Required.

Join us for Coffee + Connect!

If you are looking for a different kind of networking opportunity, genuine interactions, and authentic conversations with women dedicated to supporting each other, please join us!

Women to Women Network members and guests are welcome to attend. Registration is required.

The Oregon region meets multiple times monthly for Coffee + Connect!

Thank you to our Community Partners!

Registration Required.

Join us for Coffee + Connect!

If you are looking for a different kind of networking opportunity, genuine interactions, and authentic conversations with women dedicated to supporting each other, please join us!

Women to Women Network members and guests are welcome to attend. Registration is required.

The Oregon region meets multiple times monthly for Coffee + Connect!

Thank you to our Community Partners!

This is a ticketed event, and will be on a first come, first served basis. Tickets will not be sold at the door.

JOIN US FOR INSPIRE!

Inspire is more than just a conference - it is a catalyst for growth, leadership, and meaningful connections.

Whether you're an entrepreneur looking to scale your business, a professional ready to take the next step in your career, or an employer seeking to invest in your team, Inspire offers invaluable opportunities. Gain insights from industry leaders, participate in transformative workshops, and connect with a community of like-minded women who are driven to succeed. Walk away with actionable strategies, renewed confidence, and the inspiration to create a bigger impact in your business, career, and community.

We are thrilled to bring Inspire to a brand-new region! As part of our commitment to fostering growth and connection, we’re expanding our reach—creating even more opportunities for you to collaborate with dynamic, like-minded women. Boise is calling, and we can’t wait to see you there! Connect with your Regional Director to explore travel and house rental options, and start planning an unforgettable experience (or weekend) today.

Thank you to our Community Partners!

Registration is required.

Join us for Connect After Hours!

This is the perfect opportunity to meet like-minded professionals, entrepreneurs, and industry leaders from diverse fields.

Whether you're looking to grow your network, collaborate on new projects, or share ideas and insights, this event provides a vibrant and encouraging environment, and potential partnerships that can help drive your personal and professional growth in the year ahead.

ABOUT OUR HOST

Erin Rue | ERIN RUE CPA

As an accountant with more than 15 years of business tax and accounting experience, I focus on helping clients gain clarity and confidence in their finances in a judgement free environment. Many clients come to me with backlogged books or unfiled returns, and together we create order, understanding, and peace of mind. The financial and personal transformations is what makes this work so meaningful to me.

Thank you to our Community Partners!