About This Event
International Women's Day 2026 Breakfast
" Recharge, Rebuild, Rise"
Hosted by Pass the Torch for Women Foundation
We would like to invite you to our 2026 International Women’s Day Breakfast on Friday, March 6th, from 8:00 to 11:00 a.m. at the Heirloom Event Center (venue link)
This year, we proudly embrace the theme Recharge, Rebuild, Rise—a celebration of creating space to restore your energy, realign your goals, and reconnect with what truly matters. This theme reflects the belief that when women take time to nurture their own well-being, their leadership, impact, and the communities around them thrive.
Join us for a morning of networking, reflection, and celebration focused on honoring YOU!. Together, we’ll explore the power of investing in your personal renewal and how intentional care strengthens not only individual success but collective empowerment.
Be part of a dynamic community of exceptional women as we engage in thoughtful conversation, meaningful inspiration, and shared celebration—recognizing leaders who exemplify authenticity, balance, and strength. You’ll leave feeling rejuvenated, empowered, and ready to rise with renewed purpose.
Take this moment for you—to recharge, rebuild, and rise into new possibilities. We can’t wait to celebrate YOU!
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
The energy in the room will be felt the minute you walk into our special breakfast event at the Heirloom Event Center!
8:00AM
Doors Open + Registration
- Photo Area
- Networking
8:30AM - 9:00 AM
Breakfast Buffet
9:00 AM
Program Welcome - India Brown, Board Chair
9:15 AM
" Recharge, Rebuild, Rise" - Keynote Speaker: Dr. Katie Jenner, Indiana Secretary of Education.
Dr. Jenner is one of 8 secretaries in Governor Mike Braun's cabinet where she oversees eight state agencies and boards which comprise approximately 60% of the state budget, or approximately $26 billion over the biennium. Dr. Jenner is responsible for implementing and shaping the State of Indiana's vision from K-12 to college which includes leading the Indiana Department of Education (IDOE), and the Indiana Commission for Higher Education, chairing the State Board of Education (SBOE), and overseeing the Charter School Board, Education Employee Relations Board, Indiana School for the Deaf, Indiana School for the Blind and Visually Impaired, and Indiana State Library.
10:00 AM
Erica Baird – Cumins Inc., Executive Director of Global Sales and Service
Erica Baird is a global business executive who has led multi-billion-dollar P&Ls and driven commercial growth across diverse industries. As Executive Director of Global Sales and Service at Cummins, she leads more than 1,300 professionals worldwide, advancing excellence across sales, service, engineering, distribution, ESG, distribution compliance, and customer experience. Under her leadership, the organization has achieved significant cost savings while delivering industry-leading customer satisfaction. Known for her strategic vision and disciplined execution, Erica is passionate about building inclusive, high-performing teams, developing future leaders, and creating environments where people grow with confidence while driving sustainable business impact.
10:20 AM
Fireside Chat - Dr. Lindsay Weaver, Indiana State Health Commissioner.
Prior to assuming the role of the state’s top medical official Dr. Weaver served as the chief medical officer for the Indiana Department of Health (IDOH), where she played a pivotal role in the state's response to the pandemic. In her current role she is leading initiatives, which include $225M in public funding to improve the health of Hoosiers. Dr. Weaver is also an assistant professor of medicine at Indiana University School of Medicine, and continues to practice emergency medicine at Methodist Hospital.
10:50AM
Closing remarks, and Passing of the Torch - India Brown, Board Chair
11:00AM
Dismissal & open networking
About This Event
International Women's Day 2026 Breakfast
" Recharge, Rebuild, Rise"
Hosted by Pass the Torch for Women Foundation
We would like to invite you to our 2026 International Women’s Day Breakfast on Friday, March 6th, from 8:00 to 11:00 a.m. at the Heirloom Event Center (venue link)
This year, we proudly embrace the theme Recharge, Rebuild, Rise—a celebration of creating space to restore your energy, realign your goals, and reconnect with what truly matters. This theme reflects the belief that when women take time to nurture their own well-being, their leadership, impact, and the communities around them thrive.
Join us for a morning of networking, reflection, and celebration focused on honoring YOU!. Together, we’ll explore the power of investing in your personal renewal and how intentional care strengthens not only individual success but collective empowerment.
Be part of a dynamic community of exceptional women as we engage in thoughtful conversation, meaningful inspiration, and shared celebration—recognizing leaders who exemplify authenticity, balance, and strength. You’ll leave feeling rejuvenated, empowered, and ready to rise with renewed purpose.
Take this moment for you—to recharge, rebuild, and rise into new possibilities. We can’t wait to celebrate YOU!
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
The energy in the room will be felt the minute you walk into our special breakfast event at the Heirloom Event Center!
8:00AM
Doors Open + Registration
- Photo Area
- Networking
8:30AM - 9:00 AM
Breakfast Buffet
9:00 AM
Program Welcome - India Brown, Board Chair
9:15 AM
" Recharge, Rebuild, Rise" - Keynote Speaker: Dr. Katie Jenner, Indiana Secretary of Education.
Dr. Jenner is one of 8 secretaries in Governor Mike Braun's cabinet where she oversees eight state agencies and boards which comprise approximately 60% of the state budget, or approximately $26 billion over the biennium. Dr. Jenner is responsible for implementing and shaping the State of Indiana's vision from K-12 to college which includes leading the Indiana Department of Education (IDOE), and the Indiana Commission for Higher Education, chairing the State Board of Education (SBOE), and overseeing the Charter School Board, Education Employee Relations Board, Indiana School for the Deaf, Indiana School for the Blind and Visually Impaired, and Indiana State Library.
10:00 AM
Erica Baird – Cumins Inc., Executive Director of Global Sales and Service
Erica Baird is a global business executive who has led multi-billion-dollar P&Ls and driven commercial growth across diverse industries. As Executive Director of Global Sales and Service at Cummins, she leads more than 1,300 professionals worldwide, advancing excellence across sales, service, engineering, distribution, ESG, distribution compliance, and customer experience. Under her leadership, the organization has achieved significant cost savings while delivering industry-leading customer satisfaction. Known for her strategic vision and disciplined execution, Erica is passionate about building inclusive, high-performing teams, developing future leaders, and creating environments where people grow with confidence while driving sustainable business impact.
10:20 AM
Fireside Chat - Dr. Lindsay Weaver, Indiana State Health Commissioner.
Prior to assuming the role of the state’s top medical official Dr. Weaver served as the chief medical officer for the Indiana Department of Health (IDOH), where she played a pivotal role in the state's response to the pandemic. In her current role she is leading initiatives, which include $225M in public funding to improve the health of Hoosiers. Dr. Weaver is also an assistant professor of medicine at Indiana University School of Medicine, and continues to practice emergency medicine at Methodist Hospital.
10:50AM
Closing remarks, and Passing of the Torch - India Brown, Board Chair
11:00AM
Dismissal & open networking