We Work For Change 2024 Program

 
 

3:15 PM
Check-in and Women-Focused Art Exhibits

Thoughtfully organized by United WE & The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art.

Please use your wristband for a docent-led tour of the Museum.  

4:00 PM
Keynote and Event Program

Performance of "Becoming You"

  • The Youth Chorus of Kansas City

Welcome from Event Co-Chairs

  • Neelima Parasker, Founder & CEO, SnapIT Solutions

  • Lisa Krigsten, Office Managing Partner, Dentons

  • Pete Browne, Co-Founder & President, Kissick Construction 

  • Tammy Peterman, MS, RN, FAAN, NEA-BC, President, Kansas City Division, The University of Kansas Health System

Honorary Event Chair

  • Leslie Kostner, SVP, Lockton Companies

Honorary Event Co-Chairs: (not speaking) 

  • Dr. DeAngela Burns-Wallace, President & CEO Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation

  • Laura McConnell, Chairman & CEO, Labconco Corp.

A Message from Presenting Sponsor: Bank of America

  • Matt Linski, Kansas City Market President

State of United WE

  • Wendy Doyle, President & CEO, United WE

Keynote 

  • Linsey Davis, ABC News Correspondent 

Conversation & Q&A

  • Linsey Davis, ABC News Correspondent 

  • Wendy Doyle, President & CEO, United WE

  • DeBruce Career Corps Youth Professionals: 

    • Annalia

    • Brian

    • Tatyana

5:00 PM
Post-Reception Celebration

  • Reception, cocktails, networking, and interactive opportunities to learn more about the work of United WE

PARKING

Please use your wristband for complimentary parking upon exit.