ONEder Women: Powerful Voices. Collective Impact
An Evening Honoring Women Who Redefine Leadership
Join UNO Chicago for our 2nd Annual ONEder Women event, an inspiring evening celebrating women who are breaking barriers, leading with purpose, and creating lasting impact across industries.
This year’s theme “Powerful Voices. Collective Impact.” reflects what happens when strong, visionary women come together—not just to succeed individually, but to lift others along the way.
Guests will enjoy:
Meaningful conversation
Powerful storytelling from dynamic women leaders
Bites and cocktails
Networking with like-minded, mission-driven professionals
Featuring
Becky Carroll, President & CEO, C-Strategies
Clarisol Duque, State Director, Office of U.S. Senator Durbin
Jacqueline Gomez Fuentes, Executive Director, HACIA
Samara Mejia Hernandez, Founder & Managing Director, Chingona Ventures
These remarkable leaders will share insights on leadership, representation, resilience, and what it means to use your voice to create opportunity for others.
Why This Event Matters
100% of proceeds directly support UNO Chicago’s girls’ empowerment programming.
Through mentorship, leadership development, confidence-building, and sports-based activities, we serve middle school girls in Pilsen and surrounding communities—providing exposure to post-secondary pathways, physical wellness through running, and critical mental health support.
Your ticket is more than admission to an inspiring evening.
It is an investment in the next generation of powerful voices.
Join Us
Be part of a community of women committed to equity, access, and collective impact.
Purchase your ticket today and stand with us as we mentor, empower, and elevate the next generation of leaders.
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ONEder Women Friendsgiving
On March 12th, UNO hosted the ONEder Women Friendsgiving Fundraiser, bringing together supporters, mentors, and changemakers to celebrate the impact of RunHer and GirlsMpowered. The evening featured a fireside chat with Juana Ballesteros and Carmilla Kupritz, who shared insights on equity, resilience, and empowerment. Guests connected, learned about UNO’s expanding initiatives, and celebrated the power of community in uplifting young women.
RunHer: Launch - Run With It
On March 8th, we kicked off the Spring RunHer session, "Run With It", at Dvorak Park, bringing together girls, their families, and school staff. With testimonials, a free yoga session, and support from other non-profits, the event set the stage for a season of confidence, growth, and community!