Women’s Empowerment Luncheon

Friday, May 8, 2026
10:15 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Add to Calendar 2026-05-08 10:15:00 2026-05-01 08:12:45 Women’s Empowerment Luncheon Join us for an inspiring afternoon featuring lunch, a keynote presentation, a panel discussion with accomplished women and opportunities to connect with your local community.Our keynote speaker will be Dr. Judith Robles, CEO, Vice President and Co-founder of Robles Unstoppable Foundation (pictured left), which provides scholarships and support to student-athletes and single parents pursuing college degrees. A proud first-generation college graduate, Dr. Robles is dedicated to helping others overcome barriers to education.Her keynote, Raising Unstoppable, shares her personal story of raising a child born with one leg who went on to become an NCAA Division I wrestling champion, while discovering her own strength and growth through that journey. Panelists Dr. Anna Battle Dr. Jaye Barbanti Mia McWatt Vivian Valenty, Ph.D.Schedule10:15 a.m. | Check-in and lunch11 a.m. | Program begins11:15 a.m. | Keynote presentation11:45 a.m. | Panel discussion1 p.m. | Program concludesJoin WaitlistThis event is currently full. By registering, you will be placed on a waitlist. Pre-registration is required, and we are unable to accommodate walk-up registrations on the day of the event.To stay up to date on this event and all of the events and programs from theConnection & Impact Division, be sure to sign up for our newsletter. City of Chandler info@chandleraz.gov America/Phoenix public
Dr. Judith Robles

Join us for an inspiring afternoon featuring lunch, a keynote presentation, a panel discussion with accomplished women and opportunities to connect with your local community.

Our keynote speaker will be Dr. Judith Robles, CEO, Vice President and Co-founder of Robles Unstoppable Foundation (pictured left), which provides scholarships and support to student-athletes and single parents pursuing college degrees. A proud first-generation college graduate, Dr. Robles is dedicated to helping others overcome barriers to education.

Her keynote, Raising Unstoppable, shares her personal story of raising a child born with one leg who went on to become an NCAA Division I wrestling champion, while discovering her own strength and growth through that journey.

 

Panelists

Dr. Anna Battle

Dr. Anna Battle

Dr. Jaye Barbanti

Dr. Jaye Barbanti

Mia McWatt

Mia McWatt

Vivian Valenty, Ph.D.

Vivian Valenty, Ph.D.

Schedule

10:15 a.m. | Check-in and lunch
11 a.m. | Program begins
11:15 a.m. | Keynote presentation
11:45 a.m. | Panel discussion
1 p.m. | Program concludes

Join Waitlist

This event is currently full. By registering, you will be placed on a waitlist. 
Pre-registration is required, and we are unable to accommodate walk-up registrations on the day of the event.

To stay up to date on this event and all of the events and programs from the
Connection & Impact Division, be sure to sign up for our newsletter.

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