Recap: 3rd Annual Gender Wealth Summit

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On September 20th, WOMEN’S WAY and the Gender Wealth Institute hosted the 3rd Annual Gender Wealth Summit, giving attendees an amazing opportunity to connect with 10 local organizations whose work is helping to close the gender wealth gap. Throughout the event, we explored how these organizations’ strategies line up with the five dimensions of the WOMEN'S WAY Gender Wealth Framework (formerly the Gender Wealth Index):

Health and Healing
Stability and Opportunity
Freedom, Joy, and Belonging
Family and Community Care
Resource Support and Navigation

This year’s summit was all about coming together to strategize around our collective needs, set clear priorities, and build a community that’s ready to take action and create wealth for all. Read on for event highlights and next steps!

Event highlights:

Opening Performance: The summit kicked off with an energetic performance by percussionist Karen “Magic Fingaz” Smith, whose dynamic rhythms set the stage for a day of powerful conversations and collaboration.

Featured Speakers and Discussions: Ten local speakers shared how their work directly addresses the five dimensions of the Gender Wealth Framework. From expanding access to health and healing to creating opportunities for economic stability and community care, each speaker offered practical strategies for driving change. We were thrilled to hear from:

Brittany Alston, Philly Black Worker Project
Marquita Bolden, Therapy Center of Philadelphia
Terrell Cannon, Home Care Associates
Phoebe Jones, Crossroads Women's Center
Nora Lichtash, Women’s Community Revitalization Project (WCRP)
Candace McKinley, Philadelphia Community Bail Fund
Tanya T. Morris, Mom Your Business
Mercy Mosquera, VozColectiva Newsroom
Selina Stanford, Sankofa Healing Studio
Deborah Wei, Asian Americans United

Interactive Breakout Sessions: Attendees also had the opportunity to participate in group reflections and a group mapping activity, where we worked together to visualize the challenges and opportunities for building wealth in our communities. These activities fostered deep conversations around shared priorities and helped lay the groundwork for future collaboration.

Next Steps:

As we reflect on the success of the summit, WOMEN’S WAY is committed to continuing the work of advancing gender equity. We are grateful to everyone who joined us on this journey and are excited to keep the momentum going. Here's how to stay involved:

Join us at our next upcoming event!
Read our 3rd Annual Gender Wealth Summit Report here.
Check out our brand new podcast, where we dive into the connection between wealth extraction and the carceral system.
Become part of our online LinkedIn Group, WOMEN'S WAY Connect, to stay connected with like-minded folks.
Visit our website to learn more about the Gender Wealth Institute and explore our Gender Wealth Gap Learning Module.
Follow us on social media for updates about resources and upcoming events.