17th annual
in the company of women luncheon
March 20, 2012
Connecticut Convention Center
Hartford, CT

featuring rosie perez

Lively, entertaining and celebrated for her television and movie roles over the past 23 years, Perez has also been a vocal activist for a number of causes, especially those related to AIDS and inner-city youth. She serves as the head of the Artistic Board for the Urban Arts Partnership and actively supports the Women for Peace and Justice in Vieques, Puerto Rico. She will deliver an inspiring message that celebrates culture, diversity and the empowerment of all women. 

 Event Schedule (tentative)

REGISTRATION: Exhibit Hall * 11a.m. -12:30 p.m.
NETWORKING RECEPTION: Ballroom Level * 11 a.m. -12:30 p.m.
"PERSIMMON PLAZA": Ballroom Level * 11a.m. -12:30 p.m. , 2 p.m. -3 p.m.

About the In the Company of Women Luncheon:

A woman's biggest inspiration often comes from another woman in her life -- her mother, sister, friend or peer. In its ongoing efforts to empower women and eliminate racism, YWCA Hartford Region hosts the annual In the Company of Women luncheon. This event brings together nearly 1,500 diverse and successful women from the Greater Hartford area for the largest networking luncheon in the state to be inspired and to inspire one another.

Now in its second decade, the In the Company of the Women luncheon is YWCA's most important annual fundraising event, with proceeds helping to fund YWCA's many programs and services that benefit the lives of women and children in the Hartford region.

Attendees get the opportunity to meet other important women who make a difference in Connecticut and gain insight and inspiration from a keynote speaker who has achieved great success, serves as a role model for women, and -- most importantly -- is helping to fulfill the association's mission of empowering women and eliminating racism. Lee Woodruff, Michele Norris, Jeannette Walls, Isabel Allende, Dr. Mae Jemison and Dr. Maya Angelou are among the dynamic women who have shared their motivational stories.

Tickets are typically sold through Table Captains and their guests, and guests of Corporate Sponsors.