


speaker and expert
SUZANNE
WERTHEIM, PHD

LANGUAGE HAS TWO KEY COMPONENTS: the ability to speak and be understood, and the ability to listen and understand. Language is used in
every aspect of our lives, reflecting our personal values and beliefs. It has a
profound impact on the way we perceive ourselves and others, influencing our
mood and mindset. It also shapes our cultural identities and social realities.
Today, the need for a conscious change or awareness of how words are
used has become ever more urgent – for inclusivity in communication and to
support gender equality. A keynote presentation by Suzanne Wertheim, PhD.
includes insights and strategies for using inclusive language effectively. The
essence of her message highlights the ways in which language can be used
to empower women and create positive change in our communities.
No matter your position, role, or identity, this event is for you. You’ll have the
opportunity to be with people who value and appreciate women and gender
expansive people, engage in thought-provoking discussion, and walk away
with practical tips for promoting inclusive language in your own life and work.
SPEAKER AND EXPERT
Dr. Suzanne Wertheim is a national expert on inclusive language and
the author of The Inclusive Language Field Guide (2023). After getting
her Ph.D. in Linguistics from Berkeley, she held faculty positions at
Northwestern, University of Maryland, and UCLA. In 2011, she left the
university system in order to apply her expertise to real-world problems.
Dr. Wertheim has been an invited speaker around the US and in Europe,
presenting research on language and bias, language and gender, and
anthropology and artificial intelligence. She has done fieldwork with
speakers as diverse as Tatar nationalists in the former Soviet Union, Native
Americans in central California, comedians in Los Angeles, and female
engineers of San Francisco and Silicon Valley.
As head of Worthwhile Research & Consulting, Dr. Wertheim now
specializes in analyzing and addressing bias at work. Her clients have
included tech giants such as Google and Reddit, financial companies
such as Charles Schwab, and national news organizations such as News
Nation. In addition to her keynote speaking on inclusive language and
culture, Dr. Wertheim creates customized training for clients based on her
original research. She also leads both short-term and long-term consulting
engagements.
Thank you for your partnership
Innovation Partners:
Brewers Community Foundation
Foley & Lardner
Kane Communications Group
Quarles
Erika Sander
1996 Partners:
Alverno College
Findorff
Good Karma Brands
JP Morgan
LEGACY Private Trust Company
Marcus Hotels & Resorts
Michael Best
Milwaukee Downtown, BID #21
Julie Ragland
Monica Shah-Davidson
Stamm Technologies
Visit Milwaukee
von Briesen
Passion Partners:
Small Studio
WaterStone Bank
Table Captains:
Kate Brejcha
Sheila Long, MalamaDoe
Gina Jaeckel
Amy Muehlbauer
Margaret Reed
Joell Poole
Charlotte Supple
inclusive influencers
honorees named by event sponsors
Brenda Best
Nora Platt
Jaclyn Skalnik
Lindsay Styck
Elyn Tyson-McDowell
Kate Wesolowski
available partnership Opportunities
Reservations for individuals available in September.
SPEAKER PARTNER, Exclusive Opportunity
The speaker sponsor has the most prominent brand visibility associated with every aspect of the event.
- Name an honoree* to be recognized during the event.
- Place logo on the front of all event-related materials including the invitation, event program and promotions.
- Welcome guests from the event podium.
- Other benefits are determined upon agreement.
Investment: $25,000 plus
* Name an honoree: Name someone to be honored during the presentation, featured in the printed event program and during audio/visual
presentations. It can be someone from inside your organization at any level or outside your organization, and of any age.
SPECIAL FOR 2023... BOOK PARTNER, Exclusive Opportunity
- Named host of (pre-event) book signing, exclusive for event honorees and sponsors.
- Name an honoree* to be recognized during the event.
- Place logo on all event-related materials including the invitation, event program and promotions.
- Experience logo recognition on audiovisual presentation at the event.
- Be acknowledged on the Women’s Fund website with logo, hotlink, and via social media.
- Right of first renewal/refusal for 2024. Expires March 15, 2024.
Investment: $7,500
* Name an honoree: Name someone to be honored during the presentation, featured in the printed event program and during audio/visual
presentations. It can be someone from inside your organization at any level or outside your organization, and of any age.
VISIONARY PARTNER, Limit 2
- Name an honoree* to be recognized during the event.
- Place logo on all event-related materials including the invitation, event program and promotions.
- Table for 8 in-person attendees.
- Experience logo recognition on audiovisual presentation at the event.
- Be acknowledged on the Women’s Fund website with logo, hotlink, and via social media.
- Right of first renewal/refusal for 2024. Expires March 15, 2024.
Investment: $10,000
* Name an honoree: Name someone to be honored during the presentation, featured in the printed event program and during audio/visual
presentations. It can be someone from inside your organization at any level or outside your organization, and of any age.
INNOVATION PARTNER, Limit 8
- Name an honoree* to be recognized during the event.
- Table for 8 in-person attendees.
- Experience logo recognition on audio/visual presentations at the event.
- Place name in the invitation and event program.
- Be acknowledged on the Women’s Fund website and social media.
Investment: $5,000
* Name an honoree: Name someone to be honored during the presentation, featured in the printed event program and during audio/visual
presentations. It can be someone from inside your organization at any level or outside your organization, and of any age.
PASSION PARTNER, Limit 10
- Name an honoree* to be recognized during the event.
- Table for 8 in-person attendees.
- Experience name recognition on audio/visual presentations at the event.
- Place name in the invitation and event program.
- Acknowledgement on the Women’s Fund website.
Investment: $3,000
* Name an honoree: Name someone to be honored during the presentation, featured in the printed event program and during audio/visual
presentations. It can be someone from inside your organization at any level or outside your organization, and of any age.
1996 PARTNER, In honor of the event theme
- Table for 8 in-person attendees.
- Place name in the invitation and event program.
- Acknowledgement on the Women’s Fund website.
Investment: $1,500
Event Committee
Ashton Henry (chair)
Cassandra Abarca
Amira Adams
Megan Anderson
Laura Lutter Cole
Rachel Goyette
Jumana Heindel
Paige Hunt
Gillian Lester-George de Montesinos
Glenda Mitchell
Rachel Goyette
Jumana Heindel
Paige Hunt
Gillian Lester-George de Montesinos
Glenda Mitchell
