Alumnae Reunion

July 16 & 17, 2024, Kansas City

“Bridging Generations: Celebrating 35 Years of Excellence.”

Join alumnae from different Challenge Class years coming together to celebrate our shared history and accomplishments. The camaraderie will include professional development, a future vision workshop, class reunion corners, local Kansas City flair, and much more.

Sponsorship opportunities are available. Contact Katie at hello@greatermo.org to discuss options.

Alumnae Reunion Details

Venue
Clarkson Construction Company Crossroads New Corporate & Entertainment Space
1737 McGee Street
Kansas City, MO

Accommodations
Hotel Indigo Kansas City – The Crossroads
2020 Grand Blvd Kansas City, MO 64108
Make your reservation via the Booking Link.

Registration

Objectives for All Attendees

Experience a mini “Challenge” session, in a different city each year.
Reconnect with old friends & colleagues/your class cohort and other class participants
Meet new women leaders and grow your network
Equip you to be your best self – personally and professionally
Create new memories and have fun
Support Greater Missouri Leadership Foundation

Tuesday, July 16, 2024 | 11am – 9pm
Kansas City

11:00 am – Registration and Networking

1:00 pm – Welcome – Dr. Julia Gaines, GMLF Board President

1:15 pm – Group Activity

1:30 pm – “Under Construction” Women in Leadership Panel

An update on all things under development in Kansas City, including women from multiple generations and their leadership experiences/journeys. Attendees will be encouraged to share their life “under construction” aspects.

FACILITATOR: Bridgette Williams (invited), Executive Director, Heavy Constructors Association
Alise Martiny (invited), Current: International Vice President, Operative Plasterers’ and Cement Masons’ International Association; Previous: Business Manager, Greater Kansas City Building & Trades Association (first woman ever to hold that position)
Fahteema Parrish (invited) Owner/Founder, Parrish & Sons Construction (KC Chamber’s 2023 Small Business of the Year)
Kelly McClellen (invited), Co-Founder, Tradeswomen Building Bridges, Secretary, Heartland Women in Trades

3:00 pm – Breakout with Class Reunion Corners

4:00 pm – Keynote Address: Mayor Kay Barnes (invited)

5:00 pm – Expanding Career Pathways – Agilities by The DeBruce Foundation

6:00 pm – KC Crossroads Arts District Tour facilitated by Lisa Pena with KC Urban Hikes

7:30 pm – Dinner and Reunion Hospitality at Clarkson Construction Crossroads Location

9:00 pm – Unwind at Jim Leedy Bar and Restaurant, Hotel Indigo