Women with Vision
Your Money, Your Voice:
How Policy affects Your Wealth
Money is not neutral. Policy shapes access, opportunity, protection, and long-term wealth - often long before we feel the impact personally. This gathering is for women who want to understand the forces influencing their financial lives and who believe that clarity is the foundation of agency, leadership, and legacy.
Date & Time
March 4, 2026
9:00 am – 2:00 pm MST
Location
6001 North 24th Street
Phoenix, AZ 85016 United States
Audience:
Women business owners, executives, community leaders, partners, and allies
Why Attend Women with Vision
Women with Vision is more than a conference—it is a platform for visibility, credibility, and momentum. Attendees will:
Gain insight from women leaders driving economic opportunity across Arizona
Learn how women-owned businesses act as levers for systemic and community-level change
Engage in breakout sessions focused on growth, leadership, and financial empowerment
Celebrate women whose work is creating measurable impact for women in business
Build authentic connections with decision-makers, sponsors, and peers
Event Agenda (At a Glance)
A day designed for connection, inspiration, and actionable insights.
9:00 – 9:30 AM
Registration & Networking Breakfast
Enjoy coffee, light breakfast, and early connections before the program begins.
9:00 – 9:30 AM
Registration & Networking Breakfast
Enjoy coffee, light breakfast, and early connections before the program begins.
9:30 AM
Welcome Remarks
Joanna Horton McPherson, President, NAWBO Phoenix
9:30 AM
Welcome Remarks
Joanna Horton McPherson, President, NAWBO Phoenix
Keynote Address
Dr. Monica Villalobos
President & CEO, Arizona Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
Insights on women’s leadership, economic power, and Arizona’s business future.
Keynote Address
Dr. Monica Villalobos
President & CEO, Arizona Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
Insights on women’s leadership, economic power, and Arizona’s business future.
10:00 AM
Panel Discussion: Women-Owned Businesses as a Lever for Change
Facilitated by Tanaha Hairston, in partnership with Women’s Forum
10:00 AM
Panel Discussion: Women-Owned Businesses as a Lever for Change
Facilitated by Tanaha Hairston, in partnership with Women’s Forum
10:45 AM
Women with Vision Leadership Awards Ceremony
Honoring three outstanding women shaping economic opportunity in Arizona.
10:45 AM
Women with Vision Leadership Awards Ceremony
Honoring three outstanding women shaping economic opportunity in Arizona.
11:15 AM
Breakout Sessions
Interactive, expert-led discussions focused on leadership, scaling, and community impact.
11:15 AM
Breakout Sessions
Interactive, expert-led discussions focused on leadership, scaling, and community impact.
12:15 – 1:00 PM
Lunch & Networking
12:15 – 1:00 PM
Lunch & Networking
1:00 PM
Sponsor Recognition & Closing Remarks
1:00 PM
Sponsor Recognition & Closing Remarks
1:45 PM
Networking & Adjournment
1:45 PM
Networking & Adjournment
Networking & Adjournment
Women with Vision Awards
The Women with Vision Awards recognize meaningful, demonstrated impact advancing women in business across Arizona. These awards are earned—not elected—and are not popularity-based.
Changemaker Award
POLICY IMPACT FOR WOMEN’S ECONOMIC POWER
Honors leaders shaping policy,
advocacy, or systems change that
expand economic access for women in Arizona.
Changemaker Award
POLICY IMPACT FOR WOMEN’S ECONOMIC POWER
Honors leaders shaping policy,
advocacy, or systems change that
expand economic access for women in Arizona.
Trailblazer Award
INNOVATION FOR WOMEN’S BUSINESS SUCCESS
Celebrates women driving breakthrough solutions that remove systemic barriers and redefine opportunity.
Trailblazer Award
INNOVATION FOR WOMEN’S BUSINESS SUCCESS
Celebrates women driving breakthrough solutions that remove systemic barriers and redefine opportunity.
Ignite Award
COMMUNITY MOBILIZATION & MOVEMENT BUILDING
Recognizes leaders who activate communities, build coalitions, and convert momentum into tangible access for women.
All nominees are recognized publicly. One winner is selected per category by an independent awards committee.
Award Integrity & Selection Process
1. Nominees must demonstrate at least 12 months of sustained Arizona-based impact
2. Submissions must include specific outcomes, not general praise
3. Awards may be withheld if standards are not met
4. Final selections are made by the Awards Committee to ensure credibility and long-term prestige
1. Nominees must demonstrate at least 12 months of sustained Arizona-based impact
2. Submissions must include specific outcomes, not general praise
3. Awards may be withheld if standards are not met
4. Final selections are made by the Awards Committee to ensure credibility and long-term prestige
Sponsorship Opportunities
Women with Vision is made possible by the support of our sponsors and partners. Sponsorship provides meaningful visibility while directly investing in women’s economic advancement.
Sponsorship opportunities include: - Event sponsorship - Awards sponsorship - Breakout session sponsorship - Food & beverage sponsorship - Vendor tables
Vendor Marketplace
Showcase your business to an engaged audience of women leaders and decision-makers. Vendor space includes event exposure, networking access, and promotional opportunities.
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