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. Attendees will be encouraged to share their life “under construction” aspects.

FACILITATOR: Bridgette Williams, Executive Director, Heavy Constructors Association
Alise Martiny, 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, Owner/Founder, Parrish & Sons Construction (KC Chamber’s 2023 Small Business of the Year)
Kelly McClellen, Co-Founder, Tradeswomen Building Bridges, Secretary, Heartland Women in Trades

3:00 pm – Breakout into Class Reunion Corners

4:00 pm – Keynote Barb Allen – Crowd the Rungs; Advocate, Mentor, Sponsor

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

6:00 pm – KC Crossroads Arts District Tour led by Lisa Pena founder of 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