4/8 - Venue Connect Lunch & Learn
April 08, 2026 11:00 AM until April 08, 2026 01:00 PM
Presented by Venue + Women's Exchange of Washtenaw
Venue Connect: Lunch & Learn | A partner event with Ann Arbor SPARK
Leadership That Inspires:
Meaningful Conversations with Women Leaders on Inspiring, Motivating, and Empowering Others
An inspiring panel discussion, lunch and networking
Speakers:
Dr. Rubina Tahir, Owner/Operator The Joint Ann Arbor
Catherine Johnson, Lecturer and Managing Director of Business+Impact Initiative at Michigan Ross
Melissa Joy, Financial Planner + Founder of Pearl Planning
Christine Watson, Executive Director of SafeHouse Center.
DATE:Wednesday, April 8th 2026
TIME:11 AM - 1 PM
LOCATION:Venue | 1919 S. Industrial Hwy Ann Arbor, 48104
Join us for an inspiring panel discussion where we bring together dynamic women leaders for some candid conversation on what it truly means to inspire, motivate, and empower others. Through meaningful conversation and real-world insights, panelists will share their leadership journeys, challenges, and strategies for creating impact in their organizations and communities. Attendees will leave inspired with practical takeaways and a renewed perspective on inclusive, purpose-driven leadership.
TIMELINE:
11 AM - Participants arrive - network and grab lunch
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM - Panelist discussion, Q+A
12:30 PM - 1 PM - wrap up and more networking
1 PM - Event ends but participants are welcome to stay and cowork
Registration link and Panelists will be announced soon!