SIX ORGANIZATIONS CELEBRATE WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH WITH MULTICULTURAL WOMXN’S CONFERENCE

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

1 March 2021

CONTACT: Mary Ball
ballm@weop.org | 404-681-2497

Kim Malone
kmalone@apawomen.org

Eiley Fong
eiley.fong@ocanational.org | 202-223-5500

Atlanta, GA – On March 1 – 5, 2021, five cohorts will convene to host the inaugural 2021 Multicultural Womxn’s Conference. The theme is,“Redefining Our Space - Spotlighting Multicultural Womxn.” This collaborative effort includes a partnership with the following organizations: ALLvanza, the Center for Asian Pacific American Women, Boys & Girls Clubs of America - Native Services, OCA - Asian Pacific American Advocates (National and Greater DC Chapter), The Women’s Entrepreneurial Opportunity Project,VMT Consulting, and APIA Scholars..

The conference brings together passionate women from diverse backgrounds to engage in meaningful and empowering discussions on a range of business, personal, leadership and professionals issues that impact multicultural women.

From Antionette Ball, CEO of WEOP:

The conference features the participation of 30+ powerful experts representing Corporate, Non-for-Profit, Government, Academia and Entrepreneurs. This year’s lineup features prestigious speakers including Sindy Benavides, Monique Nelson, Crystal Echo Hawk, Lisa Price, Nely Galan, Joanne Tabellija-Murphy, Soukprida Phemtmisy, Jennifer Riis-Poulsen, Triana Browne, Daphne Kwok, Valerie Redhorse Mohl, Sarita Rao and many more inspiring leaders. There are two mentoring sessions offered on March 2 and 4 with 20 mentors. “We are excited about the opportunity to collaborate with another respected organization that is committed to supporting the economic advancement of women. The socio-economic issues that impact women unites us and joining forces is a smart move.”

From Adrienne Poon and Christine Flemming Lee, Co-Presidents of OCA-Greater Washington DC:

OCA -DC is honored to contribute to the amplification of voices and empowerment of multicultural women.

From Linda Ng, National President of OCA-Asian Pacific American Advocates:

It is an honor to be working with leaders from other communities of color for this year’s celebration of women. This conference will provide a space for us to learn from each other and see where we can uplift each other in all areas of work and community building.

From Noel Harmon, President and CEO, APIA Scholars:

The power of our voices whether as part of the Multicultural Womxn’s Conference or any other forum will elevate the importance of understanding and appreciating the diverse world within which we live. Through education and experience, we have the continuous chance to empower women to use their talents and voices. We hope this conference will also foster compassion and appreciation for one another, we are stronger together!

From Rosa Mendoza, President and CEO of ALLvanza:

Through our collective strengths as multicultural women, we can support each other through empowerment and mentorship to improve outcomes for generations to come while inspiring our next multicultural women leaders.” - Carla Knapp, National Vice President of Native Services, BGCA. “ALLvanza is proud to partner with allied organizations to present a Multicultural Women’s Conference supporting the contributions of women from all backgrounds who are playing a leadership role in transforming their communities.

From Sue Ann Hong, President and CEO of CAPAW:

As leaders, we are demonstrating solidarity by collaborating as diverse cohorts. Our theme of redefining success for womxn is meaningful during this difficult time of economic challenges and racism. I invite you to join our movement to create this community of support through conversations. We will succeed together.

From Veronica Maldonado - Torres, CEO of VMT Consulting:

VMT Consulting is honored to join this national empowerment effort spotlighting multicultural women at such a critical time in history. If we want a resilient economy and a bright future, we must help women redefine their space, tap into their power, provide them with the tools and resources to reimagine the playbook of what is next.

The conference will explore a multitude of topics, including building relationships and collective strength, economic advancement, the digital divide, health and wellness, and intergenerational community development. The event includes will wrap with a recognition of community sHEROs.

To register or find more details, click here.

CAPAW strives to nurture our Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) communities by expanding leadership capacity, fostering awareness of AAPI issues, creating a supportive network of AAPI women leaders, and strengthening community. Our mission is to Building Whole Person Leaders one at a time. OUR VISION IS TO BE THE PREMIER ORGANIZATION DEVELOPING AAPI WOMEN TO BE IMPACTFUL AND INFLUENTIAL LEADERS. (APAWOMEN.ORG)

The purpose of the Women’s Entrepreneurial Opportunity Project Inc. (WEOP) is to promote the economic advancement of minority women in business. Founded in 1999, WEOP’s focus has evolved from helping welfare women transition to work into an ecosystem creating tools and opportunities, which support and empower female entrepreneurs, independent contractors and business owners to achieve their goals. www.weop.org

OCA – Asian Pacific American Advocates is a national civil rights organization dedicated to improving the social, political, and economic well-being of Asian American and Pacific Islanders (AAPIs). www.ocanational.org

About ALLvanza: The mission of ALLvanza is the advancement of the Latinx and other underserved communities through education, advocacy and other tangible actions to ensure success in our innovation – and technology-driven world. https://allvanza.org/

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