INDIVIDUAL REGISTRATION NOW OPEN
RESERVE YOUR SEAT TODAY!
INDIVIDUAL REGISTRATION NOW OPEN
RESERVE YOUR SEAT TODAY!
Join us for a fantastic program featuring Dr. Sonya Lyubomirsky, a leading researcher in happiness and well-being. As a distinguished professor and author Dr. Lyubomirsky explores how fostering happiness enhances personal fulfillment, drives gender equity, and strengthens communities.
“A review of a great deal of literature has revealed that happiness has numerous positive byproducts, which appear to benefit not only individuals, but families, communities, and the society at large,” said Dr. Lyubomirsky.
Research on well-being shows that happiness is a powerful force for empowerment, giving individuals the confidence and resilience to lead and thrive. When communities prioritize happiness, they create supportive environments where women can step into leadership roles and inspire progress. Rethinking traditional markers of success is essential, as women often navigate systemic challenges that impact their well-being. By addressing barriers and workplace inequities, we open the door for greater gender equity and more inclusive opportunities. Shifting the conversation around happiness and mental well-being fosters a shift — one that values balance, fulfillment, and collective progress. As women become more empowered, the ripple effect strengthens families, workplaces, and entire communities, creating a success for all.
When women thrive, communities benefit. By fostering happiness and well-being, individuals gain resilience, workplaces become more prosperous, and opportunities for women expand. Dr. Lyubomirsky provides research-backed strategies to help individuals and communities.
KEYNOTE SPEAKER
Sonja Lyubomirsky, Ph.D., is a distinguished professor of psychology at the University of California, Riverside, and author of The How of Happiness and The Myths of Happiness (published in 39 countries). She received her B.A. summa cum laude from Harvard University and her Ph.D. in social psychology from Stanford University. Lyubomirsky’s research on the possibility of lastingly increasing happiness via gratitude, kindness, and connection interventions has been the recipient of many grants and honors, including an Honorary Doctorate from the University of Basel, the Diener Award for Outstanding Midcareer Contributions in Personality Psychology, the Christopher J. Peterson Gold Medal, AAAS Fellow, the Faculty Research Lecturer Award (campus-wide), and a Positive Psychology Prize. She lives in Santa Monica, California (USA), with her family.
SIGNATURE PARTNER
INNOVATION PARTNERS
Baird
Herb Kohl Philanthropies
Kane Communications Group
Susan Lubar and Marianne Lubar
Quarles
** Erika Sander **
PASSION PARTNERS
Brewers Community Foundation
Michael Best
speak.write.coach
WaterStone Bank
2012 PARTNERS
The UN declared an International Day of Happiness in 2012
Camienne Financial
Community Veterinary Clinic
Findorff
Annette Jacobson
JP Morgan
LEGACY Private Trust Company
Marcus Hotels & Resorts
Russ Grabczyk and Julie Ragland
HAPPIER HOUR PARTNERS
Especially designed for the independent, woman-owned business
Career Activist LLP
Lela
MalamaDoe
The Daily Soak
The Grayson Group
J Washington Accounting & Tax Service
TABLE CAPTAINS
Judy Andrade
Mary Avery and Patti Sherman-Cisler
Carrie Arrouet
Andrea Hubbert
Gina Jaeckel
Pam Klein
Amy Muehlbauer
Barb Reinke
Monica Shah-Davidson
Partnership Opportunities Available Now
Individual registration opens in September!
speaker partner, exclusive opportunity
The Speaker Partner has the most prominent brand visibility associated with every aspect of the event.
- Name an honoree* to be recognized during the event.
- Logo on the front of all event-related materials: printed and electronic invitations, slide deck presentation, printed and electronic event program and any other promotions.
- Premium seating for eight with table centerpiece and stanchion.
- Invitation for all attendees to attend the partner/honoree reception.
- Opportunity to welcome guests from the event podium.
- Provide a hotlink to a branded corporate resource or job announcement to be added to Women’s Fund website and shared via eNews.
- Provided list of registered attendees one week ahead of event.
- Full page ad in printed event program.
- Right of first renewal/refusal for 2026. Expires March 15, 2026.
- Other benefits are determined upon agreement.
Investment: $25,000
* Name an honoree… someone who radiates positivity, purpose and inspiration, illuminating the path for themselves and others. They take ownership of their happiness, well-being and success. They lead with authenticity, resilience and a commitment to growth.
visionary partner, limit 2
- Name an honoree* to be recognized during the event.
- Logo on all event-related materials: printed and electronic invitation (with notation of number of consecutive years of support), printed and electronic event program, and other promotions.
- Premium seating for eight with table centerpiece and stanchion.
- Invitation for all attendees to attend the partner/honoree reception.
- Welcome guests at the partner/honoree reception.
- Logo recognition on audio/visual presentation at the event.
- Full page ad in printed and electronic event program.
- Acknowledged on the Women’s Fund website (with logo and hotlink) and on social media.
- Provide hotlink to a branded corporate resource or job announcement to be added to Women’s Fund website and shared via eNews.
- Provided list of registered attendees one week ahead of event.
- Right of first renewal/refusal for 2026. Expires March 15, 2026.
Investment: $10,000
* Name an honoree… someone who radiates positivity, purpose and inspiration, illuminating the path for themselves and others. They take ownership of their happiness, well-being and success. They lead with authenticity, resilience and a commitment to growth.
innovation partner, limit 8
- Name an honoree* to be recognized during the event.
- Name recognition in the printed and electronic invitation and the printed and electronic program (with notation of number of consecutive years of support).
- Preferred seating for eight with table stanchion.
- Invitation for all attendees to attend the partner/honoree reception.
- Logo recognition on audio/visual presentation at the event.
- Half page ad in printed and electronic event program.
- Acknowledged on the Women’s Fund website, via eNews and on social media.
- Provided list of registered attendees one week ahead of event.
Investment: $5,000
* Name an honoree… someone who radiates positivity, purpose and inspiration, illuminating the path for themselves and others. They take ownership of their happiness, well-being and success. They lead with authenticity, resilience and a commitment to growth.
passion partner, limit 10
- Name an honoree* to be recognized during the event.
- Name recognition in the invitation and event program (with notation of number of consecutive years of support).
- General seating for eight with table stanchion.
- Invitation for honoree and two others to attend the partner/honoree reception.
- Name recognition, alongside honoree’s name, on audio/visual presentation at the event.
- Acknowledged on the Women’s Fund website, via eNews and on social media.
Investment: $3,000
* Name an honoree… someone who radiates positivity, purpose and inspiration, illuminating the path for themselves and others. They take ownership of their happiness, well-being and success. They lead with authenticity, resilience and a commitment to growth.
2012 partner, limit 30
The United Nations declared International Day of Happiness in 2012, recognizing the importance of well-being as a universal goal.
- Name recognition in the event program.
- General seating for eight with table stanchion.
- Acknowledged on the Women’s Fund website and via eNews.
Investment: $1,500
special for 2025... happier hour partner, limit 12
- Two in-person attendees seated among other Happier Hour partners.
- Name recognition on event-related materials, including printed and electronic program.
- Name callout during happier hour.
- Acknowledged on the Women’s Fund website.
Suggested Investment: $625 $500 (happiness sale!)
Event Committee
Gillian Lester-George de Montesinos, Chair
Megan Anderson
Judy Andrade
Gillian Lester-George de Montesinos, Chair
Megan Anderson
Judy Andrade
Paige Hunt
Patti Sherman Cisler
Brenna Vargas
Paige Hunt
Patti Sherman Cisler
Brenna Vargas