WOMEN'S WAY 47TH ANNUAL CELEBRATION: DESIGNING A FUTURE FOR ALL
On May 21st, 2025, WOMEN’S WAY welcomed close to 400 changemakers, advocates, and supporters to the stunning Crystal Tea Room for our 47th Annual Celebration: Designing a Future for All. Together, we honored bold leadership, shared powerful calls to action, and invested in a vision where security, dignity, freedom, and joy are available to all. With powerful speeches, joyful connection, and moving moments of solidarity, the evening served as a reminder that change is both possible and already in motion.
Read on below for highlights from our 47th Annual Celebration and view our digital program book here!
Evening Highlights
The evening began with an energizing performance from Camden's Trumpet Chics, setting the tone for a night of energy, inspiration, and community.
WOMEN’S WAY Board Chair Myra Brown welcomed attendees, followed by a powerful address from Chief Disruptor Diane Cornman-Levy, who laid out five critical calls to action for building lasting systemic change.
We proudly honored three extraordinary changemakers whose leadership is helping to reimagine what’s possible: Our Lucretia Mott Honoree, Dr. Ruth Shaber, OBGYN, co-author of The XX Edge, and founder of the Tara Health Foundation, was recognized with our most prestigious honor for her trailblazing work to transform the health and investment sectors with equity at the center. The award was presented by Katherina Rosqueta, founding Executive Director of the Center for High Impact Philanthropy.
Our Gender Equity Champion, Cynthia Ritter, was recognized for her enduring commitment to gender equity and long history of leadership and mentorship. Her award was presented by Alyssa Eimer and Mikayla Gulli, who shared personal reflections on Cynthia’s deep impact.
The Corporate Ally Award was presented to Vanguard, celebrating their efforts to drive long-term financial stability, promote wealth building and economic mobility, and strengthen financial ecosystems in under-resourced communities. This award was accepted by Rashanda Perryman, Senior Manager at Vanguard.
Let's Keep Building!
Thank you to everyone who showed up in spirit or in person at the 47th Annual Celebration. The energy in the room made it clear: this community is ready to go, and your presence and support are helping shift power, resources, and narratives in service of a more equitable future.
Want to take action? Make a contribution here. All proceeds go directly toward supporting WOMEN’S WAY programs and initiatives.
“Tonight, let’s commit not just to celebration, but to action. Not just to hope, but to transformation. Because together, we are unstoppable.”
WOMEN’S WAY gratefully acknowledges the following corporate sponsors of the 47th Annual Celebration
Gold: FS Investments
Silver: Ballard Spahr, Comcast NBCUniversal, Orchid Capital Collective, PECO, Rhia Ventures, Tara Health Foundation, Venerable
Bronze: Fox Rothschild LLP, Jefferson, Osage Partners, Synergetic
Copper: Bank of America, Penn School of Nursing – Center for Global Women’s Health, Philadelphia Foundation
Friends Circle: Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, The Forum of Executive Women
A special thank you to our Women Entrepreneur Sponsors
BTW It's Vegan, Elari, Eliza Michiels @ Compass RE, Gigs Pay 2Day, It's Seasoned, Mathewson Law Offices, Maven Communications, Mom Your Business, Naseerah's Bake Shop, Pembroke Philanthropy Advisors, Philly Hair Healer at Cosset Beauty Lounge, Plant and People, Serene Consulting, Sprinkle Bites, The Hedera Group
