Browsing: Empower

Change Makers, Susan Ramirez, Shanaz Hemmati, Amanda Turner and Pooja Lakshmin share stories on how they’ve become the women they are today.

Susan Ramirez is a visionary leader, founder and CEO of Austin Angels, a nonprofit dedicated to transforming the lives of children, youth and families experiencing foster care across the U.S. through the National Angels network.

Michelle Savage is an international best-selling author, keynote speaker and the founder of Sulit Press – a boutique publishing house in Austin, dedicated to elevating the voices of women entrepreneurs, executives and creatives.

Joyce James is the President/CEO and lead racial equity consultant in Joyce James Consulting (JJC). She is a nationally recognized expert on undoing institutional and structural racism leading to  systems transformation.

Toni McKinley is the Executive Director of Magdalene House Austin, a nonprofit dedicated to empowering survivors of trafficking through safe housing, trauma-informed care and holistic support. With over a decade of experience in counseling and advocacy, McKinley has developed nationally recognized programs that focus on healing and independence for survivors.

Jaqueline Bright is the Sr. Director, Brand Programs & Events at Arctic Wolf, where she oversees the strategy for building Arctic Wolf’s brand through innovate programs.