Past Events

Join us in welcoming our 2018 ATHENA Young Professional Recipient: Krista Sides Krista is the owner of Chameleon Salon Suites as well as a Cosmetologist in the industry over 20 years. She began her career in the salon as a 14 year old receptionist. A licensed Cosmetologist since 1998, Krista opened Chameleon in 2008 as a single mother with a strong vision which later developed her mission. “To empower women mentally, physically, socially, and financially in an environment which respects…

Join us in welcoming our April speaker: Amanda Noell Amanda is a mother to four amazing kids and an ardent community advocate. After becoming a medical assistant, Amanda co-founded a local nonprofit PRIDE organization, built a statewide civic education and activation organization, and has opened a free clinic that serves 3 counties. She has also been a state delegate twice and is an elected precinct chair. Amanda is vehemently dedicated to advancing the quality of life for ALL Hoosiers.  …

“Leading with Passion.” Susana Rivera-Mills became provost and executive vice president for academic affairs at Ball State University in July 2018. As provost, she oversees all aspects of their academic mission, including supporting leadership for all academic units. She plays a crucial role in the development and implementation of the strategic plan. She brings extensive administrative experience, and her passion to connect universities to their communities, to Ball State. Susana’s goal is to create a learning environment where all students…

Come together with other professional women in our community. We are a blend of working professionals, entrepreneurs, women looking for opportunities, and women who simply enjoy being around other empowering women. This month we take WIBU on the road! We will be visiting Pumpkin Pulp. PLEASE NOTE: SEATING IS LIMITED TO THE FIRST 50 REGISTRANTS Originally from Fortville, IN, Ball State Alumni Brain Blair has been operating Pumpkin Pulp Studios since 2004. Brian will share the way he went from…

Power of Moving On · Where are you today? Looking at self and understanding where self stands. · The plan – how to develop the blueprint. · Realize the plan will not always go as planned. · How and when to move. Marchal Hudson is a Muncie native, BSU alum with a masters in communication – organizational & professional communication development and a bachelor’s in management with a focus in Human Resources. Currently employed at Ball State University as the…

Join us in welcoming our 2018 ATHENA Recipient: WaTasha Barnes Griffin WaTasha Barnes Griffin is Chief Executive Officer of YWCA Central Indiana, which houses the only crisis emergency shelter program in Central Indiana, providing safe housing for women, children, and teens to rebuild after crisis. Barnes Griffin previously served the role of prevention program coordinator at A Better Way Services, where she established the Community Coalition against Violence, the coalition joins service providers from the public and private sectors to…

Join us in welcoming Jenn and Katie from Two Moms and a wine Truck at our September Luncheon   Agenda:  11:30 Lunch Buffet & Networking 11:50 Formal Program Begins 12:40 - 30 second announcements ($5 each) * Limit 1 per person Thank you to our Presenting Sponsor:   Promote your Products or Event with a Vendor Booth. Vendor Booth Sponsorships can be purchased for $50. This includes the cost of lunch for one, a 6 foot table, table skirt, and…

Join us in welcoming our October speaker, Damon Elmore Damon is the Sr. Executive Director - People Strategy and General Counsel with Muncie Power Products. In this capacity, he is a member of the Company’s Executive Leadership Team, reporting directly to the CEO, and serves as its in-house counsel. He received his J.D. from the Emory University School of Law, and his B.A. from Savannah State University.  Prior to joining Muncie Power, he was a Partner with the law firm…