Our Mission
If You Can See Her, You Can Be Her gives young women the opportunity to connect with women of power, influence, and careers they may not normally encounter in their everyday lives.
Through intentional exposure, mentorship, and practical skill-building, participants leave equipped — not just inspired.
"Because when she sees herself in the room, she believes she belongs there."
The Three Pillars
Intentional exposure to successful women of color in careers and spaces participants may not encounter in everyday life — executives, entrepreneurs, and leaders across industries.
Mentorship from women committed to walking alongside participants through college, internships, and early career stages — not just for one day, but throughout their journey.
Practical tools for the real world — financial literacy, interviewing, networking, professional communication, and navigating spaces that weren't originally built with them in mind. New this year: a dedicated financial literacy component because building wealth is part of building a career.
What Awaits You
This isn't just an event — it's a space to see, connect, and believe in what's possible.
Enjoy a delicious sit-down dinner while connecting with peers and professionals who look like you and share your vision for your future.
Be inspired by a powerful keynote speaker and a dynamic, interactive panel of successful women of color across industries.
Take part in a hands-on networking experience designed to build real skills and real connections you'll carry long after the event.
Be matched with a mentor who believes in your potential and is committed to supporting your academic and professional journey.
Receive a thoughtful gift curated just for you — something to carry the spirit of the day with you as you step into what's next.
This year we're introducing a dedicated financial literacy component — because building wealth and understanding money is part of building a career. Attendees will learn practical financial skills that aren't taught in school but shape every professional journey.
Select participants will be awarded scholarships at the event to support their continued academic and professional journey.
Who This Is For
This event is designed for high school juniors & seniors and college women of color — and the mentors, professionals, and supporters who believe in them.
For high school juniors & seniors and college women of color. Come ready to be seen, supported, and transformed.
Join us as a mentor, professional, or supporter. Your presence in the room matters as much as what you say.
Can't attend but want to make an impact? A donation directly supports programming, scholarships, and the young women stepping into their futures through If You Can See Her, You Can Be Her.
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This is a turnkey opportunity you can offer your students at no cost. Space is limited to 30 young women — and nominations close July 10, 2026. Would you be willing to nominate a student, or share the link with your students and families?
Know a high school junior or senior or college woman of color who deserves to be in this room? Nominate her — it takes just a few minutes.
Submit a Nomination⏰ Nominations close July 10, 2026 · Event Date: August 2, 2026
Sponsor a Student
Many young women of color don't get access to the spaces, role models, or resources that help them see what's possible. You can change that — with one ticket.
By sponsoring a student's seat, you give her something that could shift the trajectory of her future.
A seat at the table
A room full of women who look like her and have built careers she can see herself in.
Powerful role models
Exposure to executives, entrepreneurs, and leaders across industries she may never encounter otherwise.
A mentor who believes in her
Matched with a professional committed to walking alongside her long after the event ends.
An experience that shifts her future
The tools, connections, and belief she needs to step into spaces that weren't originally built for her.
Sponsors receive recognition in event materials and the opportunity to leave a personal note for the student they support.