WBG June Monthly Meeting With Stacy Reed-Barnes & Heather Wightman
Fri, Jun 09
|Virtual Meeting
Our WBG Connects monthly speakers meeting is an opportunity to learn, expand your business contacts, find inspiration, and share your expertise with others. Guests are welcome to attend two events before the membership. Register now, get your mug of coffee or cup of tea, and sign in to Zoom.
Time & Location
Jun 09, 2023, 8:00 AM – 9:30 AM EDT
Virtual Meeting
About The Event
First time joining? Here's what to expect:
• Guest Speaker •
Listen to our inspiring guest speaker.
(Appx. 15-20 minutes, followed by a 10-minute Q&A.)
• Speed Networking •
Get ready with your 30 second elevator pitch and have an opportunity to be part of our speed-networking session that follows.
(Appx. 20 minutes.)
• Break Out Rooms •
Become acquainted with fellow members when we break out into rooms for further discussion about a chosen business topic.
(Appx. 10-15 minutes.)
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JUNE'S GUEST SPEAKERS
Stacy Reed-Barnes
Author & Director of Peer Mentorship & Advocacy at Nonprofit RIA – Ready Inspire Act
&
Heather Wightman
Executive Director & Founder of Nonprofit RIA – Ready Inspire Act
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
"In Conversation With RIA"
RIA is a a 501c (3) non-profit organization based in Framingham MA. Ria Inc. fights for women who are victims of sexual exploitation, trafficking, and prostitution. Their goal is to increase resiliency, self-worth, and self-reliance in the people they serve. RIA is lead by a team of survivors and allies, and offer a range of services including emotional and safety support, information and referrals, personal advocacy, peer mentorship, clinical therapy, and case management. RIA also provides peer support groups that offer access to a caring and informed community.
CONTACT INFORMATION
Connect with Stacy Reed-Barnes & Heather Wightman through their website here.