There’s a reason 100 Wise Women networking events sell out year after year. Louisville area women know it’s the best, easiest, and most impactful way to gain inspiration and expand your circle of career connections. This year we need it more than ever! Whether we are sitting together at a table or in a virtual setting – you’ll hear remarkable leadership journeys and enjoy facilitated small group conversations.
At every 100 Wise Women event, you have an opportunity to:
- Connect with distinguished women from all career stages and backgrounds.
- Learn by exchanging ideas, sharing concerns, and discovering expertise from the women you might not otherwise meet.
- Grow as you strengthen your leadership capacity and get empowered.
The 2021 keynote speakers
We’re so pleased to announce our 2021 series lineup – featuring some truly inspiring women. Join our email list to get reminders of these networking events and others coming up at the Center!

WEDNESDAY, April 7
Dr. Ashley D. Anderson
Nurse Practitioner & Co-owner
Athena Health & Wellness


WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 22
Yvette Gentry
Executive Director, Project Director, and Former Interim Chief of Police
Rajon Rondo Foundation, Metro United Way & LMPD (respectively)

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 10
Kirsten Hawley
Senior Vice President, Chief HR and Corporate Communications Officer
Brown-Forman Corporation
In 2020, these events were held in a virtual format, and included the keynote speaker presentation and small group discussions facilitated by Wise Woman hosts. We will continue that format until conditions are suitable for in-person gatherings once again in 2021.
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Proceeds from 100 Wise Women Networking Events
Proceeds from 100 Wise Women go to the Joan Riehm Women’s Leadership Fund, created to allow women to participate in Leadership Louisville Center programs. Since the scholarship fund was created in 2007, 170 women have received scholarships totaling more than $154,000 to participate in Focus Louisville, Ignite Louisville, Leadership Louisville, Bingham Fellows, and Leadership Green Room courses.
For more information about 100 Wise Women, contact Callie Elliott or call (517) 213-4183.