Programs & Events
Events & Programs
Join us at our transformative events that bring together inspiring leaders, dynamic speakers, and women from diverse backgrounds. Dive into an experience designed to empower, motivate, and equip you with tools and connections for meaningful change. Together, we’re building a community dedicated to advancing opportunities, growth, and success for women everywhere.
Unleash Your Potential : Take Yourself to the Next Level
This event features two dynamic parts led by Dr. Jackalyn Rainosek and Dr. Julie Wilkes, each focusing on unique aspects of personal and professional growth. Join us for a journey of leadership, emotional intelligence, and wellness.
Part I : Leading with Purpose and Resilience
Dr. Julie Wilkes, heart disease survivor and wellness expert, will lead participants through a deep dive into leadership development, resilience, and emotional intelligence.
Highlights:
Dr. Julie’s Life Story: Insights into her battle with heart disease and the wellness practices that shaped her leadership approach.
Learn Your Stressors and Protective Factors: Understand how stress impacts leadership and how to build resilience.
Leadership Styles (DISC Profile): Explore your leadership type and its strengths and weaknesses.
Meditation and Vision Creation: Set personal and professional goals, guided by mindfulness practices.
12-Month Leadership Roadmap: Create a strategic plan for achieving success and well-being.
Emotional Intelligence Tools: Practical steps for improving your leadership through emotional intelligence.
Dr. Jackalyn Rainosek, PhD, shares her personal story of overcoming health challenges and breaking destructive behavioral patterns. Her sessions focus on identifying harmful habits, building emotional intelligence, and creating healthier professional and personal lives.
Part II : Breaking Patterns and Building Emotional Connections
Highlights:
Dr. Jackalyn’s Life Story: Her experiences with illness, recovery, and emotional disconnection, and how they led to her passion for helping others.
Habitual Patterns Assessment: Identify harmful behavioral patterns that impact your personal and professional life.
Emotional Disconnect Assessment: Explore the roots of emotional disconnection and learn how to reconnect with yourself and others.
Workaholism and Work Addiction: Understand the impact of work addiction and how to overcome it.
Food and Health Insights: Learn how emotional and physical health are intertwined, and how to develop a healthier relationship with food and well-being.
Developing Emotional Presence: Tools and practices for enhancing emotional intelligence and building stronger teams.
1st Annual WAW Gala · October 22, 2026
She Can.
She Will.
Fueling the Future of Women
Thursday, October 22, 2026 · 6:00 p.m.
The Venue at Highlands — Highland Pines Golf Club, Porter, TX
Business Formal Attire
"Belief backed by investment changes everything."
A PERSONAL INVITATION
Dear Friend & Supporter,
We're so excited to invite you to the first-ever Women Advancing Women Foundation Gala — an evening built around a simple, powerful truth: she can, and with the right support behind her, she will. Every day we see what happens when women stand up for one another, and this gala is our chance to put real resources behind that belief.
Whether you join us in the room or give from wherever you are, your support goes straight to programs that help women tackle real obstacles, build skills that last, and step into the opportunities they've earned. Every gift, at every level, moves someone forward.
Come stand with us on October 22nd — or give online today — and let's make it real, together.
OUR MISSION
Women Advancing Women is committed to accelerating the progress of women by providing financial support and development opportunities that help them excel in their educational and professional pursuits. Through scholarships and educational initiatives, we give every woman in our community the tools to achieve her full potential.
Liz Cloud
GALA CO-CHAIR
(713) 705-1217
Cherie Fuller
GALA CO-CHAIR
(832) 683-6445
OCTOBER 22, 2026 in PORTER, TEXAS
An Unforgettable Evening
6:00 p.m.
Arrival & Cocktail Hour
Guests arrive to a Tex-Mex buffet and cocktails, then browse a silent auction of 30–35 curated items grouped into baskets from $50 to $500.
Program Opens
Welcome & Mission Moment
Co-Chairs Liz Cloud and Cherie Fuller open the evening with short remarks from people who live this mission every day.
Sponsor Recognition
Celebrating Our Partners
Every sponsor is recognized by name and by the difference they're making.
Fundraising
Games & Live Auction
A Heads or Tails game and a live auction of 6–8 standout items with branded paddles, followed by the silent auction close.
The "She Will" Moment
The Close
This is where She Can becomes She Will — a direct, clear invitation for everyone in the room to invest in what happens next.
SUPPORT FROM ANYONE, ANYWHERE
SUPPORT FROM ANYONE, ANYWHERE
Every Gift Moves Her Forward
You don't have to be a company to make a difference. Individual gifts go
straight to scholarships and opportunities for women in our community.
Supporter
$250
The perfect way to show up before ticket sales even open.
- Named in program as Supporter
- One gala ticket included
- Early access ahead of general ticket sales
- Tax-deductible donation receipt
MOST CHOSEN
Champion
$500
Help fund a meaningful part of someone's educational journey.
- Named in program as Champion
- One gala ticket included
- Early access ahead of general ticket sales
- Tax-deductible donation receipt
Trailblazer
$1,000
Lead the way for women stepping into leadership, trades, and professional careers.
- Named in program as Trailblazer
- Two gala tickets included
- Early access ahead of general ticket sales
- Acknowledged from the stage
- Tax-deductible donation receipt
Single Ticket Sales $100
A fine meal, a great evening, and an easy way to help a woman achieve her dream. Join us.
Donations in any amount will help a woman complete her education.
All donations are tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law · EIN: 93-2087856
A PERSONAL INVITATION
Dear Community Partner,
Sponsorship
Your sponsorship goes directly to programs that help women tackle real obstacles, build skills that last, and step into opportunities they've earned. We've watched community partners change the trajectory of someone's life, and we'd love for you to experience that too. We're not just asking you to sponsor a table. We're inviting you to stand with us as a champion for every person in our community who is working toward something bigger. Join us October 22nd, and let's make it real together.
WOMEN ADVANCING WOMEN
EMPOWERING WOMEN TO EMPOWER OTHERS
At Women Advancing Women, we are committed to accelerating the progress of women by providing financial support and development opportunities, empowering them to excel in their educational and professional pursuits. Our mission is to actively promote and support women's advancement through education, offering the resources needed for growth in professional fields. By offering scholarships and educational initiatives, we aim to foster personal growth and intellectual development, ensuring that every woman in our community has the tools and support to achieve her full potential.
SCHOLARSHIPS &
FINANCIAL SUPPORT
Providing direct financial support and scholarships that remove real barriers and open doors to higher education and professional growth.
EDUCATIONAL INITIATIVES
Offering programs and resources that build confidence, encourage lifelong learning, and make quality education more accessible.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Equipping women and allies with the skills, mentorship, and networks they need to excel in their professional fields and step into leadership.
COMMUNITY EMPOWERMENT
Building a community where every person has the tools, encouragement, and support to pursue their goals and achieve their full potential.
PARTNERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
Invest in Her Future
Every tier includes a reserved table, real brand visibility, and the knowledge that your dollars
fund scholarships and opportunities for women in our community. To get involved:
[email protected]
DIAMOND • PREMIER • 2 AVAILABLE
Momentum Sponsor
"Because of you, She WILL."
$5,000
PREMIER EXPERIENCE
Prime table for 10 guests, front-of-room near stage
Priority seating for maximum visibility
Live verbal recognition during the program
Featured in the "She Will" fundraising moment
BRAND VISIBILITY
Premier logo on event signage, stage screen and printed program
Logo on event website and digital promotions
Optional branded table presence
The lead investor in women's momentum
MID-TIER • 5 AVAILABLE
Opportunity Sponsor
"Because of you, She Can."
$3,500
GUEST EXPERIENCE
Reserved table for 10 guests, preferred seating
Group acknowledgment during the program
Recognized as an Opportunity Sponsor
BRAND RECOGNITION
Logo in the printed event program
Logo on sponsor signage
Featured in the event slideshow
Enabling access and opportunity
FOUNDATIONAL • 8 AVAILABLE
Impact Sponsor
"Your support creats immediate impact.."
$2,500
FULL TABLE EXPERIENCE
Reserved table for 10 guests
Recognized as an Impact Sponsor
BRAND RECOGNITION
Name in program and on sponsor signage
Featured in the event slideshow
Name in program and on sponsor signage
Featured in the event slideshow
Real dollars, immediate and lasting impact
GET INVOLVED
Donate to the Silent Auction
No item is too small. We're looking for donations of all kinds that we can package into compelling auction baskets. If you have something to give, we want to hear from you.
EXPERIENCES & SERVICES
Spa days, salon packages, fitness memberships, cooking classes, photography sessions, wine tastings, event tickets. If it creates a memory, it belongs here.
GIFT CARDS & PRODUCTS
Gift cards of any amount, local restaurant vouchers, boutique items, candles, skincare, and artisan goods. Perfect for bundling into themed baskets.
HOME & LIFESTYLE
Home decor, kitchenware, entertaining sets, plants, Texas-made goods, handmade items. We love locally made and small-business donations.
PROFESSIONAL & EDUCATIONAL
Coaching sessions, online course subscriptions, books, professional development resources, mentorship packages, or business services.
We bundle smaller items into themed baskets that drive real bidding energy in the room. Every donation, no matter the size, directly supports a woman's scholarship or career opportunity. Items are tax-deductible as charitable contributions.
To donate an item, contact us at: [email protected]g
Auction item drop-off details provided upon confirmation
WOMEN ADVANCING WOMEN
Empowering women in life — through
scholarships, education, and the belief that she can, and she will.
THE GALA
The Venue at Highlands
Highland Pines Golf Club
6700 Highland Pines Dr
Porter, TX 77365
Women Advancing Women is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. EIN: #93-2087856.
All donations are tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law.