J O I N U S — M A Y 6 , 2 0 2 6
In-Person and Streaming Virtually
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Wednesday, May 6, 2026
7:30 - 9:30AM CST
Virtual Programming Begins at 8:15AM
CPKC Stadium
Kansas City, MO
Join us for a milestone event convening leaders in person and virtually nationwide. Together, we’ll explore how creating spaces where women thrive fuels stronger businesses, economies, and communities.
The first stadium in the world built specifically for a women’s professional team is a landmark of pride and possibility. It echoes United WE’s three decades of advancing women’s civic and economic opportunities—through research, policy, and evidence-based programming.
From boardrooms to cultural institutions, from public policy to sports, women and allies are shaping environments that create opportunity for everyone. Join us as we shine a spotlight on some of these extraordinary individuals and celebrate United WE's 35th anniversary of impact.
Speakers & Special Guests
Maneet Ahuja, Editor-at-Large, Forbes
Meila Brewer, Defender, Kansas City Current & U.S. Youth National Teams
Kimmi Chex, NFL Network Host and On-Air Talent
Robert L. Cohen, Chairman & CEO, IMA Financial Group; Controlling Owner, Denver Summit FC
DJ Ness
Shelley Zalis, Founder, CEO, The Female Quotient
HONORARY CO-CHAIRS
Cathi & David Brain
Chancellor Mauli Agrawal
Susan Schaefer
Clay Smith
Beth Wade
CO-CHAIRS
Jaclyn Johnson
Lindsay Kinney
Pooja Shah
Patricia Shipp
Shruti Tejwani
CO-HOSTS
Inaugural Champion for Change Award Recipient
Brittany Mahomes
Co-Owner, Kansas City Current
Brittany Mahomes will be honored for the lasting economic and cultural impact she has made in Kansas City and beyond through her leadership, entrepreneurship, and investment in women’s professional sports. An entrepreneur, investor, athlete, mother of three, and co-owner of the Kansas City Current, Brittany has helped elevate women’s sports as both a cultural force and a growing economic engine — including through investment in the first stadium purpose-built for a women’s professional team. Through the 15 and the Mahomies Foundation, she and her husband, Patrick Mahomes, have contributed millions to initiatives advancing children’s health, wellness, and opportunity in underserved communities. Her leadership demonstrates that when women are visible, invested, and at the decision-making table, communities and economies grow stronger.
Thank You to Our Sponsors
CHANGEMAKERS
Evergy
Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation
Fred & Jami Pryor Foundation
Joan Ruff
Karla and David Shepard
Shook, Hardy & Bacon LLP
CREATORS
Dairy Farmers of America
Mark One Electric Co., Inc.
Neil Meltzer
The University of Kansas Health System
VanTrust Real Estate
BUILDERS
BlueScope Foundation
Burns & McDonnell
Children’s Mercy
Corbin Bronze
FineLine Employment Law
FineLine HR Consulting
Global Prairie
Health Forward Foundation
LM2 Construction & Consulting
PH Business Law Advisors
She Hauled It
State Street
Ellen Sullivan
The Change Agents 007
Sherri Wattenbarger & Brian Beins
Wickham James
CONNECTORS
Jaclyn & Kyle Johnson
Lisa & Charles Schellhorn
Pooja Shah
Patricia Shipp & Dan Peterson
Shruti & Ajay Tejwani
SUPPORTERS
Join us on May 6, 2026
Student Tickets
$25
In-person Event
$75
Can’t make it in-person? RSVP to join us virtually!
2026 Sponsorship Opportunities
Click above for more information about our Champions for Change sponsorship portfolio or please email studio@united-we.org today.