Young women philanthropists host Annual Modern Day Woman's Conference

An auxiliary of the Women’s Foundation for a Greater Memphis (WFGM), Young Women Philanthropists (YWP) designed the Modern Day Woman’s Conference to empower, engage and educate ladies ages 25 to 45 on how to continue their civic, community, business and personal journeys. Scheduled for March 18 and 19, the theme of the conference, the Road to 2020, is about creating pathways to ensure success over the next four years.  

“This empowering event is spearheaded by the innovative Young Women’s Philanthropists, who, like the Women’s Foundation for a Greater Memphis, believe in women helping women,” said Ruby Bright, Executive Director/CAO of the Women’s Foundation for a Greater Memphis. “I am proud to watch the conference evolve every year and all their hard work manifest as they strive to evoke change in the Greater Memphis area.”
 
Sponsored by Kroger, the annual, two-day event kicks off with a networking mixer and wraps up with a conference, featuring workshops from local and national, successful women in various professional sectors to speak on topics ranging from professional development and community engagement to leadership. The keynote speaker is Teresa Younger, President and CEO of the Ms. Foundation for Women
 
“It is very important for woman to connect with other professionals at every point in their careers,” said Tiffany Futch, chair of Young Women Philanthropists. “Modern Day Woman’s Conference provides that opportunity. We can all help each other and in turn help our communities.” 
 
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