About This Event:
CLOSING THE GENDER WEALTH GAP FORUM: FREEDOM, JOY, AND BELONGING
January 21st, 2026 | 4 PM EST | Free, Virtual
All women and gender-expansive people deserve to feel valued, connected, and free to dream. Imagine a world where everybody can find joy in spaces that respect and honor their lived experiences. How do we get there? Hear from organizations building community around art, identity, and tradition on their approach to bringing belonging to Philadelphia.
Over the past 12 months, our Closing the Gender Wealth Gap series has been highlighting the changemakers and organizations working across key dimensions of the Gender Wealth Framework - a tool developed by WOMEN’S WAY to promote dignity, equity, and joy in our communities. This Framework is based on five key pillars: 1) Health and Healing; 2) Stability and Opportunity; 3) Freedom, Joy, and Belonging; 4) Family and Community Care; 5) Resource Navigation and Support. Learn more about the Gender Wealth Framework here.
PANELISTS
Jasper Liem – Executive Director, The Attic Youth Center
Candace McKinley – Lead Organizer, Philadelphia Community Bail Fund
Kiera Smalls - Executive Director, Running Industry Diversity Coalition
MODERATOR
Jos Duncan Asé - Founder & Executive Director, Love Now Media
