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December 16, 2024

Junior League of Indianapolis Announces 2025 Women’s Leadership Summit

The Summit will be open to the public and invites sponsorships.

INDIANAPOLIS — The Junior League of Indianapolis (JLI) is proud to present the 2025 Women’s Leadership Summit, Build Her Up: Elevating Every Voice, Empowering Every Leader, on Monday, March 3, 2025, on the Salesforce Court at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Open to the public for the first time, this transformative event will feature keynote speaker Dr. Allison Barber, former President and COO of the WNBA’s Indiana Fever, and aims to inspire and empower women leaders across the region. With engaging speakers, workshops, and networking opportunities, the Summit will advance women’s leadership for meaningful community impact while raising funds to support the JLI mission.

The JLI is honored to welcome Dr. Barber as the keynote speaker. With a career spanning education, public service, and professional sports leadership, Dr. Barber brings invaluable insights and experiences. Her inspiring address will motivate attendees to embrace their potential and drive positive change in their communities.

“The Build Her Up Summit embodies our commitment to fostering women’s leadership and community engagement,” said Amber Finley, President of the Junior League of Indianapolis. “By opening this event to the broader community, we aim to elevate every voice and empower every leader, continuing our tradition of preparing women to lead and make a difference in Indianapolis and beyond.”

This year’s Summit marks a significant milestone for the JLI. By inviting non-members and offering sponsorship opportunities, the League aims to expand its reach and build new relationships within Indianapolis and beyond. The Summit aligns seamlessly with the JLI’s mission of developing the potential of women and improving communities through volunteer action, collaboration, and training.

The Junior League of Indianapolis invites local businesses and organizations to consider sponsoring the Build Her Up Summit. Sponsors will have the opportunity to support the advancement of women’s leadership while gaining visibility among a diverse and influential audience. For sponsorship inquiries, please contact JLI at sponsorship@jlindy.org.

The Junior League of Indianapolis, established in 1922, has long been committed to developing women’s potential and improving the community through effective action and leadership. The Build Her Up Summit continues this tradition by empowering women leaders and elevating their voices to create meaningful, lasting impact. For more information about the Summit, including registration, please contact office@jlindy.org.

To learn more about the Junior League of Indianapolis, visit www.jlindy.org.

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About Junior League of Indianapolis
The Junior League of Indianapolis (JLI) is an organization of women committed to promoting voluntarism, developing the potential of women and improving the community through the effective action and leadership of trained volunteers. Known as the premier training organization for women, the Junior League of Indianapolis has been developing community leaders and improving Indianapolis since 1922. Over the decades, the Junior League has been involved with more than 163 community projects and donated over $11 million to nonprofits in Indianapolis, including over $4.9 million since 2000. Through successful fundraisers and dynamic community partnerships, the Junior League of Indianapolis reaches new heights year after year to truly impact our community.