2026 Winter Social

Thursday, February 26

5:30–7:30 PM | Open House Style

Putnam Museum

Mark your calendars for an evening you won't want to miss! Join Lead(h)er for our Winter Social at the Putnam Museum for an evening of connection, conversation, and a little indulgence.

What to expect:

Girl Scout Cookie & Wine Pairing (yes you read that right!)

Behind-the-scenes Putnam vault tours featuring historical fashion

Plenty of time to mingle, reconnect, and meet new women in the Lead(h)er community

Girl Scout Cookies available for purchase

More details coming soon!

Let’s Huddle Up!

Come fill your cup with conversation, connection, and community, plus enjoy refreshments, networking starting at 5 PM, and a meaningful opening presentation and closing discussion led by Dr. LaDrina Wilson, founder of GLOW.

Event Details:

Thursday, November 6th at The Last Picture House

Doors open at 5:00 PM | Program begins at 5:30 PM

Sponsored by GLOW Empowerment

Join us as we explore how psychological safety empowers women to lead authentically and foster inclusive cultures, presented by Dr. Jennifer Palar. We’re also collecting new hygiene items to support the YWCA Quad Cities Empowerment Center, an easy way to spread a little good this season. (Donations optional!)

2025 Fuel the Fire Gala

📅 Thursday, october 9th

📍 Old oaks winery

⏰ 5:30 to 8:30 Pm

Join us as we celebrate 9 years of mentorship for

QC women on Thursday, October 9th!

Doors open at 5:30 pm for attendees to enjoy music, drinks, networking with inspiring QC women, dinner, photo booth, a silent auction, wine pull, and more. Stay for the main event at 7:30 pm, the Girl on Fire Awards, honoring the extraordinary achievements of the women who participate in the program who are making a huge impact in the Quad Cities.

SEE YOU AT THE SUMMER SOCIAL!

Mark your calendars now for Lead(h)er’s Summer Social — a fun evening of connection and conversation with QC women!💬☕✨

📅 Wednesday, August 6th

📍 Coffee House Café & Goods, 1315 Jersey Ridge Rd, Davenport

⏰ 5:00 - 6:30 PM (STOP BY ANYTIME)

Whether you’re a Strike a Match Mentee, Mentor, or new to Lead(h)er — ALL QC working women are welcome! This is the perfect chance to meet new faces, grow your network, and enjoy a fun and casual evening with your drink of choice (coffee, tea, wine or beer will be available).🌸 Big thanks to our sponsor, Per Mar Security Services for making this free event possible!💛 Stay tuned for more details—we can’t wait to see you there!✨

Join us at our upcoming Huddle!

Join us for an evening of networking and an engaging Beyond the Only: Latinas Creating Change fireside chat featuring inspiring QC Latina leaders who have broken barriers and risen as leaders in their fields. Panelists will share their experiences, challenges, and strategies for claiming their confidence, excelling in their careers, and paving the way. This event is generously sponsored by Group O.

Doors open at 5:00 pm for a networking happy hour. Mercado’s Bar will be open and complimentary appetizers will be provided—come early to mix, mingle, and meet other incredible QC women!

The program begins at 5:45 pm and will be featuring the following inspiring QC Latina Leaders:

Beyond the Only: Latinas Creating Change Speakers
Frances Williams (Moderator): Executive Director of Mercado on Fifth
Anna Castro (Panelist): Moline City Council Member
Blanca Moran (Panelist): Owner of Coya's Cafe
Daisy Moran (Panelist): Director of the Center for Nonprofit Excellence
Maria Contreras Huerta (Panelist): Wealth Management Banker at US Bank

STAY CONNECTED

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