News cycles often focus on the turbulent and divisive aspects of current events. Attendees at this year’s Women’s Leadership Luncheon events enjoyed considering the other side of that narrative. This year’s theme of Women as Peacemakers in a Fractured World of Violence offered an opportunity to hear the distinct experiences of four women who, through their professional careers and personal philosophies, strive to bring peace and positivity to their work, their lives and the experience of those with whom they interact.
 

Being able to offer events such as the School Sisters of Notre Dame (SSND) Women’s Leadership Luncheon to our attendees for free is no small feat, and only possible due to the committed support of the individuals, organizations and businesses who recognize and celebrate SSND and women leaders. We offer our most sincere gratitude and heartfelt thanks to our Presenting Sponsor, Ann Kampeter, Venue Sponsor, River City Casino & Hotel, and our $5,000 Sponsors; Bayer, Catholic Housing Initiative, Drury Hotels, Jim Butler Automotive Group, Mandel Group, Mercy, Midwest BankCentre, Mary Ellen Murphy, and Marianne and Roger Staubach.

We can’t name everyone who contributed to our luncheons, but we appreciate all those who through their donations, time, talent and attendance at these events helped shine a light on the contribution of women leaders.
 

The luncheons, spread out across four cities and four days in March, united more than 1,600 guests from across the province. The events serve as an annual opportunity for sisters, associates, friends and supporters to join in their common belief of the ability for women to foster significant and meaningful change in our world. Each speaker offered their own unique stories and reflections, sometimes generating applause or laughter from the audience, and other times moments for quiet consideration.

If you would like to view or revisit any of our luncheon presentations, please visit our Presentation Materials page where you can watch videos of all four of this year’s engaging speakers. While on this page, you can also read the luncheon programs, connect to a list recognizing our 2024 honorees and look through our Facebook photo albums of each event. We also encourage you to read the full list of our supporters. Please join us in acknowledging each of the individuals, organizations and companies listed on this page by praying for their future successes and supporting them with your business when you can.
 

Each year, our Women’s Leadership Luncheon continues to build on the tradition of offering thoughtful discussion around timely topics and issues. We look forward to seeing everyone next year. The theme for the 2025 luncheons is Women as Educators. Stay tuned for dates to be announced later this fall.