The Gilbert Chamber of Commerce Women Empowered Committee is proud to host this year’s philanthropic luncheon at the Barn at Power Ranch on Tuesday, May 23rd from 11am - 1pm featuring dynamic guest speakers, power house networking opportunities, a raffle and auction with proceeds providing scholarships for female participants of Gilbert Leadership, and a beautiful brunch spread courtesy of our signature sponsors Mercedes Benz of Gilbert & Phoenix Children’s Hospital. 
 

This year’s theme, Empowered Women Empower Women: Creating Positive Workplaces & Thriving Communities, focuses on the importance of building strong community relationships, creating healthy workplaces for women, and manifesting opportunities to thrive and will feature a panel on promoting positive and empowered work and community environments for women.

 

This event sells out  every year and with the speaker lineup we’ve assembled, we know that this year will be no exception. Reserve your space early and get priority access to our auction item list prior to them going live. We are currently seeking donations for gift baskets, spa services and more with all proceeds from the auction going to support new applicants for Gilbert Leadership Class 32. 

 

This event will also mark the transition from outgoing Chair Mindy Jones, Owner of the Amy Jones Group and Founder of Community on Purpose to incoming chair Dallas Sloan, owner of Colair Beauty Lounge and Med-Spa who will be representing our Non-profit Spotlight, Compassion Alliance, and their mission to support first responders on their journey to achieving optimal mental health. In line with Gilbert Leadership Class 31’s project focused on mental health and suicide prevention awareness, the 2023 Philanthropic Luncheon will highlight health in the workplace and the community. 

 

 
About Our Speakers: 

Keynote Speaker:


Jamie Ihms 
Founder and CEO
Heirloom Company Workspace 
Taking working parents from overwhelmed to Optimized. With experience in the Event Industry, and Mentorship and Leadership, Jamie, a multi-passionate entrepreneur, is helping people like you build their legacy.  After 12 years of building a successful wedding planning agency, Jamie realized she had fallen in love with business itself and created a space where she could actualize her dream of developing a legacy in a career at the same time as a legacy at home, and help others do the same. Through entrepreneurial mentorship and her five year old family-friendly shared office, Heirloom Company Workspace, Jamie is redefining work-life balance. Jamie practices what she preaches every day as she homeschools her 3 kids, runs her own business, and volunteers in the community, while still finding time for backpacking, creating art, and enjoying a fine whiskey.

Panelists:


Deana Charter, BHC, M Ed., LPC
Cofounder 
EMDR Transformations Counseling
Deana works with clients who struggle with general mental health concerns such as anxiety, depression, and low self-esteem, however, she has specialized experience and advanced training in treating trauma, attachment, substance abuse and addiction. EMDR Transformations Counseling is a women owned business in Gilbert. The practice focuses on treating trauma using many approaches, but with a special emphasis on EMDR therapy, an evidence-based treatment modality, proven to resolve symptoms associated with PTSD, attachment trauma, and many other mental health conditions. Founded in 2020, EMDR Transformations Counseling has a special focus on healing the first responder communities, as well as all individuals and couples who seek to heal from painful or distressing life experiences. EMDR Transformations Counseling seeks to redefine the concept of mental health, thereby reducing the stigma associated with it. In line with the commitment to the first responder communities, each of the clinicians at the practice give back to charities that support those who serve to protect us.



C. Reneé Mangum
CEO and Branding Strategist 
Thee CRM Group
C. Reneé Mangum is a serial entrepreneur who is most widely known for her role as the CEO and Branding Strategist of Thee CRM Group, a full service brand development firm. Affectionately called the Fairy Branding Godmother by her community, Reneé has created a one-stop shop for business owners, athletes and influencers who want to dominate their market and create strong, profitable brands. Specializing in branding, marketing, social media management and public relations, Reneé has helped countless brands reach six and seven figure revenues with stronger, authentic branding and intentional marketing strategies.


Lindsy Manning
Senior Director of Engagement
ASU Foundation
ASU Women and Philanthropy
Lindsy serves as senior director of engagement at the ASU Foundation. In this role, she leads engagement for ASU Women and Philanthropy and ASU President’s Club programs, creating opportunities for the community to connect with the university through events, educational programming, and bespoke experiences. Prior to this role, Manning served as director of Campaign ASU 2020, a comprehensive fundraising initiative that secured more than $2.2 billion in private support for Arizona State University. Manning came to the foundation in 2005 from JP Morgan Chase and has held roles in corporate and foundation relations and leadership giving since arriving at ASU. Manning graduated magna cum laude from ASU with a bachelor’s degree in liberal studies, holds a graduate certificate in emergency management, also from ASU, and Wilderness Medicine certifications through National Outdoor Leadership School. Manning is also a graduate of the Protocol School of Washington.   


Booth Vendors: 
Do not miss this opportunity to connect with our booth vendors!  We are proud to showcase the following businesses:

• Mercedes Benz of Gilbert 
• Ageless Women's Health
• Chris Spear - Certified EOS Implementer
• Employee Benefit Exchange Corp. 
• Gilbert Lifestyle, LLC
• Heyday SkinCare
• ROX INK Calligraphy