Dress for Success Worldwide to Host Annual Luncheon in ‍New York City

Jessica ⁢Berman,⁣ Commissioner of the National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL), joins the fireside chat to advocate for⁢ yourself to overcome life and career challenges, ‌lead ​by building trust, and become the most valuable player on any team.

Dress for Success Worldwide announced today that it will host its annual luncheon in New ​York City on September 26, 2024. This year’s multi-faceted event will include a luncheon, networking, silent auction, and fireside chat, bringing together business‍ executives, visionary ​thought leaders, media influencers, and the organization’s⁤ 12⁢ global ambassadors to recognize and celebrate the 70,000 women who Dress for Success‍ and the 136​ affiliates it supports ‍around the world​ each year.

National Women’s Soccer ⁤League (NWSL) ⁢Commissioner Jessica Berman will lead‌ a powerful conversation about pivoting ⁢and ‍thinking in a post-pandemic work ⁤environment‌ and the importance of women sharing their stories of struggle and success to help inspire other women to create⁢ positive change.

“While we celebrate progress, women around the world⁢ continue to face new barriers to ⁢financial independence ⁢that require them ⁣to embrace innovative solutions, redefine⁣ their career paths, and realize and achieve their full potential,” said Michele C. Meyer-Shipp, CEO⁢ of Dress for Success Worldwide. “For 26 years, Dress for Success has‌ supported more than‍ 1.3 million unemployed and‍ underemployed women in their quest for financial independence, and we are thrilled to partner with Jessica Berman, a transformational leader and trailblazing executive in women’s sports, to help us explore these important topics‌ and ⁣share her groundbreaking​ personal insights.”

Women Who ‍Inspire Luncheon

The Women Who Inspire Luncheon is ⁢part of the organization’s annual global fundraising effort⁤ to ‍support its‌ global affiliates in continuing to provide free career planning, in-person and virtual professional women’s networking, ‌mentoring, financial education, and professional apparel services to help​ women achieve financial independence.

Corporate Partners

This⁢ year’s Women Who Inspire ‌Luncheon is generously supported ‌by⁤ our corporate partners: GEICO, Adrianna Papell, AGEbeautiful/Zotos, AllianceBernstein, Benefit Cosmetics, Knitwell Group, Robert Half, The Davis Standard, TJ Maxx, and Ulta Beauty. In ⁢addition to financial support, long-time​ Dress for Success partner TJ Maxx ⁢will provide⁤ professional styling for Dress for ‌Success Global Ambassadors and Representative attendees.

About Dress for Success

Dress for Success is the world’s leading nonprofit employment resource for unemployed and underemployed women. Whether it’s career coaching⁢ and job skills preparation, upskilling ⁣and retraining, providing networks and community, or styling and professional ‍attire, Dress for Success ensures women have the tools they need to succeed in work and life. Dress for Success builds confidence and determination from the inside out.

About the National Women’s Soccer League

The National Women’s Soccer League ⁢is the world’s premier women’s professional‌ soccer league, featuring ⁢national team players ⁣from around the world. ​The league’s 15 clubs are Angel City FC, Bay FC, Boston FC, Chicago Red Stars FC, Houston Dash FC, Kansas City Tide FC, New Jersey/New York Gotham FC, North Carolina Courage FC, Orlando Pride FC, Portland Thorns FC, Racing Louisville FC, San Diego Wave FC, Seattle Monarchs FC, Utah Royals FC.