Presented by YWCA Northern New Jersey

2026 Women's Leadership Conference

About This Event

2026 WOMEN'S LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE 


Networking | Keynote Speaker | Power Panels | Q&A Session

Valley Regency 
1129 Valley Road, Clifton, NJ 07013

Wednesday, March 11 | 8:30AM - 2:30PM

About This Event

2026 WOMEN'S LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE 


Networking | Keynote Speaker | Power Panels | Q&A Session

Valley Regency 
1129 Valley Road, Clifton, NJ 07013

Wednesday, March 11 | 8:30AM - 2:30PM

  STAY TUNED AS WE UNVEIL OUR SPEAKERS & PANELISTS  

 

WOMEN'S LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE PANELS

 This year’s conference theme is Bring Your “A” Game into 2026: Audacious, Authentic, and Accountable—a call for women to lead boldly, stay true to their values, and take ownership of their impact in an ever-changing world

AUDACIOUS POWER PANEL
Women leaders who take risks, challenge norms, and lead with conviction—sharing how bold action and fearless leadership drive change.

AUTHENTIC POWER PANEL
An engaging conversation on leading with authenticity, purpose, and impact while staying grounded in your values.

ACCOUNTABLE POWER PANEL
An open and candid discussion on driving positive change through responsibility, integrity, and leadership.

AUTHENTIC POWER PANEL

Jen Cast Galán
VP, Creative Director, Scholastic

Jen is an Emmy Award-winning creative leader with extensive experience building and inspiring multidisciplinary dream teams for legendary, kid-centric brands like Nickelodeon, Nick Jr., and Sesame Workshop.
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Dawn Jackson
Justice-Impacted Advocate, Public Speaker, Emerging Author

Dawn Jackson is a justice-impacted advocate, public speaker, and emerging author whose life journey is rooted in resilience, accountability, and transformation. After serving more than 25 years of incarceration, Dawn was granted clemency and has since dedicated her life to uplifting survivors of domestic and sexual violence, mentoring women and girls impacted by trauma, and advancing criminal justice reform.
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Farhanna Sayegh
Marketing and Communications Consultant, First Lady of Paterson

Farhanna is a marketing and communications consultant with over 18 years of corporate experience working at and with Fortune 100 firms. She now helps organizations connect authentically across cultures and communities, specializing in inclusive strategies, health equity initiatives, and cross-cultural communications. Farhanna has led global brand naming and positioning projects and advised organizations on adapting content to resonate with diverse audience around the country and around the world.  
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ACCOUNTABLE POWER PANEL

A’Dorian Murray-Thomas
Founder & CEO of SHE Wins Inc.

A’Dorian is the Founder & CEO of SHE Wins Inc., a leadership and mentoring organization for girls who, like her, homicide survivors who have lost a loved one to gun violence. 

Born and raised in Newark, New Jersey, A’Dorian made history when at 23 years old, she became the youngest woman ever elected to the Newark Board of Education, representing the largest school district in the state of New Jersey.
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AUDACIOUS POWER PANEL

Sabeen Masih
Senior Vice President of Capital Impact Group

Sabeen Masih is the Senior Vice President of Capital Impact Group, based in Trenton.  Her legislative and policy expertise ranges from healthcare to energy to business development, and span across local, county, and state work. 

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Arlinda McIntosh
Founder, Operator and Maker, Sofistafunk The Skirt Co.

With 40+ years of creative experience, Arlinda McIntosh is a lifestyle influencer, content strategist, and the founder, operator and maker at Sofistafunk The Skirt Co.

Sofistafunk The Skirt Co., is a slow-fashion, heritage brand known for its comfort-first handmade, sustainable, minimum-to-zero-waste garments designed for everybody.
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WOMEN'S LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE SPONSORSHIPS

$5,000 Leadership Level

  • Top logo placement and inclusion on all digital marketing materials, social media platforms, and press releases
  • Top logo placement on the YWCANNJ website sponsor page for one year
  • Tabling opportunity at the event
  • Sponsor acknowledgement throughout the event
  • 4 complimentary tickets (Add'l tickets - $85
     

$2,500 Empowerment Level 

  • Logo placement and inclusion on all digital marketing materials, social media platforms and press releases
  • Logo placement on the YWCANNJ website sponsor page for one year
  • Tabling opportunity at the event
  • 2 complimentary tickets (Add’l tickets - $85)

$1,000 Mentorship Level 

  • Logo placement and inclusion on all digital marketing materials, social media platforms and press releases
  • Tabling opportunity at the event 
  • 1 complimentary ticket (Add’l tickets - $85)

 

For more information or to purchase a sponsorships, contact Communications@ywcannj.org

THANK YOU TO OUR SUPPORTERS!