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KANSAS CITY, MO – June 12, 2024 – One of the nation’s most accomplished broadcast journalists, two-time Emmy Award-winning anchor of “ABC News Live Prime” and best-selling author of six books, Linsey Davis will speak at United WE’s 2024 We Work for Change event on September 12, 2024. Hosted at the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art and live streamed nationally, Linsey will address the important role of women uniting to advance women of all ages with United WE President & CEO Wendy Doyle and discuss her experience moderating the Presidential debate occurring just prior to the event.
We Work for Change, presented by Bank of America, is United WE's signature annual fundraising event uniting women and allies to raise funds and awareness to advance all women's economic and civic leadership. The event has inspired generations of women and men to work toward a more gender-equitable world.
“At Bank of America, we know that when women thrive, so do families, communities and economies. That’s why we’re committed to investing in women at a global and local level and help by providing economic opportunity for women through support of nonprofit organizations, such as United WE, that advance and empower women,” said Linda Lenza, Senior Vice President and Market Executive, Bank of America Kansas City. “United WE continues to be a positive force for change to improve the lives of women, which is why we’re proud to be the presenting sponsor of this year’s We Work for Change event.”
Linsey will co-moderate the second debate of this year’s presidential election planned for September 10. Davis helped lead the ABC News coverage of the 2022 midterm elections and was at the forefront of ABC’s News’s coverage of the 2020 presidential election spanning all eight nights of the Democratic and Republican National Conventions. She is renowned for her tough but fair moderating skills in political debate.
“As a journalist, I talk directly with politicians about how they address policy issues facing the country,” said Linsey Davis. “United WE’s nonpartisan and civil approach is key to its success in improving the lives of women. Its research covering inequities in pay, paid family leave, affordable childcare, and barriers for women entrepreneurs reveals insights necessary to better understand our nation’s economy and the importance of uniting to move forward.”
“Linsey Davis is a trusted nonpartisan voice in journalism, and we recognize and value the power of her news reporting and authorship of inspiring children’s books,” said Wendy Doyle, President & CEO of United WE. “We are delighted for Linsey to share her extensive knowledge of politics, current events, and her experiences as a woman leader in the media at our We Work For Change event as we unite with hundreds of women and allies across the country to fuel and advance all women’s economic and civic leadership.”
Sponsorship opportunities are now available (view here), and you can find virtual tickets here for the nationwide live stream. Join United WE in creating meaningful change for all women and learn more at www.united-we.org.