Join us for the 9th Annual Mentoring for Women Conference on Wednesday, September 9, 2026, at the West Des Moines Marriott. This signature event brings together hundreds of women from across Iowa to learn, connect, and be inspired by some of the brightest women leaders in our city, region, and nation.
This year’s theme: BE BOLD
This unique experience has welcomed hundreds of mentors and thousands of attendees over the years. It’s a day of growth, empowerment, and meaningful connection you won’t want to miss.
Date: Wednesday, September 9, 2026
Time: 8:00 AM – 3:30 PM
Location: West Des Moines Marriott, 1250 Jordan Creek Parkway
2026 Keynote Speakers
- Bobbi Segura – B.Segura Consultants
- How to Build Your Powerful Network
- Carole Chambers – West Des Moines Chamber of Commerce
- Increase Your Negotiation Skills
- Christina Smith – Community Support Advocates
- Leading through Chaos
- Debbie DeCamp – Wellabe
- Perseverance Over Perfection
- Heather Schott – Krause Group
- Career Pivots with Purpose: Building the Mindset to Thrive
- Jen Nelson – The Iowa Clinic
- Navigating Life & Career Seasons
- Jennifer Lilly – JL³ Learning Solutions
- What’s Really Getting in the Way? Diagnosing the Workplace Conditions Behind Performance
- Jennifer Scheck – Syverson Strege
- Dream It. Plan It. Do It. Repeat.
- Jessica Smith – IMT Software Services
- Leading Boldly Without Having All the Answers
- Lisa Behrends – Lisa Behrends, LLC
- BEGIN – Your Next Chapter Starts Here
- Meghan Powers-Risdal – CTI
- Leadership without a Title
- Renee Hardman – Iowa State Senator
- Do It Afraid – Never Let Fear Get in Your Way
- Sarah Noll Wilson – The Noll Wilson Group
- Having the Conversations You Are Avoiding and How Best to Navigate Difficult Conversations
- Stephanie Humphries – Right at Home Des Moines
- Making Bold Business Moves with the Right Communication
- Stephanie Oppel, Ph.D. – ICON Water Trails
- Choosing Gutsy – Following your intuition to make bold moves can lead to greater alignment with what truly matters.
- Sydney Milton – Primetime Remodels
- Finding Fulfillment in Your Life
Visit this link to view our 2025 mentors!
- Sara Anderson – MWH Law
- Ann Appleseth – Wixted & Co
- Sara Lehan – Wellabe
- Julie Bittner – MWH Law
- Nyra M. Bottley – Federal Home Loan Bank of Des Moines
- Abby Bottenfield & Mellissa McCarroll – Trilix
- Jean Bral – Buena Vista University
- Kim Butler Hegedus – Community State Bank
- Trudy Carlson – Conversational Lounge Network
- Carole Chambers – Dress for Success
- Jennifer Cooper – Bankers Trust
- Cynde Cronin – ConnectifyHR
- Stacy Daniels – 72 Degrees
- Debbie DeCamp – Wellabe
- Miriam De Dios Woodward – ViClarity
- Bridget Cravens-Neely – Big Brothers Big Sisters
- Brooke Preston – Bloom Chiropractic
- Rachel Eslick – Vesel Tech/Mae We All
- Kai Gillespie – IMT Insurance
- Kinzy Gillespie – Navigate Wellbeing Solutions
- Tamera Hanson – Wixted & Co
- Renee Hardman – Lutheran Services in Iowa
- Heather Kriener – Iowa Department of Insurance and Financial Services/SmartHER Money
- Allie Korinek – Iowa Wild
- Kelcee Kent – Iowa Wild
- Tana Goertz – The Hey Tana Team
- Jessica Galvin – Advisory Solutions
- GYM GUYZ
- Anne Cooper – Sammons Financial
- Melissa Merrifield – Broadlawns Medical Center
- Maria Morgan – Broadlawns Medical Center
- Mary Madison – Iowa State Representative
- Amanda Marean – Statemint
- MJ Meister – MJ&Associates
- Jennifer Miller – Simpson College
- Melissa Ness – ConnectifyHR
- Liz Lashier – NextHome Your Way
- Sonia Reyes – The Reyes Institute
- Barb Ranck – CI Coaching & Development
- Jessica Richter, CPA, CITP, CISA – FORVIS
- Susan Rathjen – Bankers Trust
- Jennifer Scheck – Syverson Strege
- Kelsey Ledger – Advisory Solutions
- Sharon Winkel – Redesigned Mind
- Tina Smothers – Integrate Asset Management
- Wendy Wilson-Rice – Capital Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine PC
- Shanon Lanasa – NextHome Your Way
- Kiley Skadburg – The Iowa Clinic
- Susan Perry – IMT Insurance
- KC Routos – Animal Rescue League of Iowa
- Shannon Winkel – Redesigned Mind
- Tamara Kenworthy – On Point Strategies
- Ali Kraayenbrink – Vesel Technology
- Jessica Mellema – ViClarity
Become a sponsor at the 2026 Mentoring for Women Conference
Join us for one of Iowa’s most inspiring events — the 8th Annual Mentoring for Women Conference presented by Wellabe on Wednesday, September 9th, 2026, at the West Des Moines Marriott.
This powerful day brings together hundreds of leaders from across the state to connect, grow, and ignite change. Hear from trailblazing women, build lasting connections, and be part of a movement that’s transforming lives.
Sponsorships Now Available – Limited Spots!
✔ Supporting Sponsor – $5,500
✔ Champion Sponsor – $2,000
✔ Mentor Table Sponsor – $575
All options include event visibility, table access, and a chance to align your brand with purpose and progress.
Empower the next generation. Elevate your impact. Let’s lead—together.
