Speakers

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  Lauren Conaway

  InnovateHER KC

  Founder

  See Bio
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  Sara Swearingen

  Junior Achievement of Kansas City

  Volunteer Manager

  See Bio
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  Veronica Alvidrez

  Startland Education

  Experience Manager

  See Bio
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  Laura Wagner

  Junior Achievement of Kansas City

  Education Manager

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Lauren Conaway

InnovateHER KC

An advocate for women in Kansas City, Lauren Conaway serves as founder and CEO of InnovateHER KC, a highly engaged and diverse community of 4200+ women leaders working in the verticals of entrepreneurship, community advocacy, civic engagement, education, nonprofit and corporate management and the arts.At its core, InnovateHER Inc. operates with the foundational ethics of inclusion and low-barrier-to-entry, working to democratize access for women in KC and ensure that support and resources are readily available for women and nonbinary femme leaders to find opportunities, connect with a supportive network - and above all, thrive.Through InnovateHER KC and as a co-host of the Startup Hustle Podcast, Lauren makes it her mission to amplify, elevate and celebrate incredible women doing incredible things, facilitating space for leadership development, a supportive network, resource sharing and mentorship for members.Pronouns: She/Her/Hers

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Sara Swearingen

Junior Achievement of Kansas City

Sara Swearingen is the Volunteer Manager for Junior Achievement of Greater Kansas City. She started as a volunteer in 2017. She was so impacted by the mission that she got a job with the organization in 2019. Before Junior Achievement, she worked in Accounting, Sales, and PreK Education for various companies in KC. She was a graduate of Pittsburg State University.  LinkedIn   

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Veronica Alvidrez

Startland Education

With a focus on entrepreneurship and innovation, Veronica is a proud graduate of the University of Missouri-Kansas City. Veronica began her professional career in education working at Kansas City Kansas Public Schools, through this experience she became passionate about working with urban youth to inspire them to seek the many opportunities our city has to offer.

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