The Women’s Fund POWER OF THE PURSE Experiential Zoom Fundraiser
The event is one of the community’s most anticipated, attracting executives, business owners, community leaders, public officials, young professionals, and philanthropists.
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![Jane Fonda Speaker](https://socialmiami.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Jane-Fonda-Speaker.png)
When women are strong, families are strong, communities are strong, the economy is strong, the country is strong, and the world is strong.
With that mission in mind, the Women’s Fund held it’s annual Power of the Purse Luncheon, which is one of the community’s most anticipated events. Attracting a cross-section of Miami-Dade County executives, business owners, community leaders, public officials, young professionals, and philanthropists convening to positively impact women and girls, this this year’s virtual
event featured designer and one-of-a-kind items, many of which are donated by women entrepreneurs.
The keynote speech was delivered by long-time Women’s Fund supporter, Mayor Daniella Levine Cava, the first Madam Mayor of Miami-Dade County. She was followed by remarks from changemakers including Academy Award-Winner Jane Fonda, reggae royalty Cedella Marley, award-winning playwright V (Formerly Eve Ensler) and surrealist blues poet and storyteller Aja Monet.
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![Mayor Daniella Levine Cava Speaker](https://socialmiami.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Mayor-Daniella-Levine-Cava-Speaker.png)
![V (Formerly Eve Ensler author of the Vagina Monologues speaker)](https://socialmiami.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/V-Formerly-Eve-Ensler-author-of-the-Vagina-Monologues-speaker.png)
Women’s Fund board members including Gloria Romero Roses, Arathi Ramappa, Denise Calle, Joy McKenna, DeAnne Connolly Graham, Shelley Jacoby, Joan Godoy, Adrienne Messing, Maria Ilcheva, Adele Valencia, Ivon Mesa, Daphnee Arana, Michelle Austin Pamies, Vanessa Brizo, Franccesca Cesti-Browne, Priscilla Dames Blake, Susan Matos, Marcia Narine Weldon, Dr. Danielle Prendergast, Michelle Rodriguez and Interim Executive Director, Marya Meyer— provided outreach for the event, supported by Eventures.
![Aja Monet Speaker](https://socialmiami.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Aja-Monet-Speaker.png)
![Lynn Martinez Speaker](https://socialmiami.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Lynn-Martinez-Speaker.png)
![Marya Meyer Executive Director of The Women's Fund](https://socialmiami.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Marya-Meyer-Executive-Director-of-The-Womens-Fund.png)
![Gloria Romero Roses Chair of The Women's Fund](https://socialmiami.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Gloria-Romero-Roses-Chair-of-The-Womens-Fund.png)
![Arathi Ramappa Vice Chair of TWF](https://socialmiami.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Arathi-Ramappa-Vice-Chair-of-TWF.png)
![Claudia Kitchens Former ED TWF](https://socialmiami.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Claudia-Kitchens-Former-ED-TWF.png)
![Amanda Plasencia NBC6 Reporter](https://socialmiami.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Amanda-Plasencia-NBC6-Reporter.png)
![Adele Valencia TWF Board Member](https://socialmiami.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Adele-Valencia-TWF-Board-Member.png)
![Susy Westfall City Theater Director (guest)](https://socialmiami.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Susy-Westfall-City-Theater-Director-guest.png)
![Susan Matos TWF Board Member](https://socialmiami.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Susan-Matos-TWF-Board-Member.png)
![Natalia Zea Commissioner Danielle Cohen Higgins Former Chief of Staff](https://socialmiami.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Natalia-Zea-Commissioner-Danielle-Cohen-Higgins-Former-Chief-of-Staff.png)
![Enid Weisman Aventura City Mayor](https://socialmiami.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Enid-Weisman-Aventura-City-Mayor.png)
![Sandy Skelaney ED Mindful Kids](https://socialmiami.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Sandy-Skelaney-ED-Mindful-Kids.png)
![DeAnne Connolly Graham (board member of The Women's Fund)](https://socialmiami.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/DeAnne-Connolly-Graham-board-member-of-The-Womens-Fund.png)
![Lindsey Linzer The Miami Foundation](https://socialmiami.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Lindsey-Linzer-The-Miami-Foundation.png)
![Kerry Gruson Thumbs Up International](https://socialmiami.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Kerry-Gruson-Thumbs-Up-International.png)