2026 International Women's Day Breakfast

We want to invite you to our 2026 International Women's Day Breakfast on Friday, March 6th, from 8:00 to 11:00 a.m. at the Heirloom Event Center!

This year, we proudly embrace the theme Recharge, Rebuild, Rise—a celebration of creating space to restore your energy, realign your goals, and reconnect with what truly matters. This theme reflects the belief that when women take time to nurture their own well-being, their leadership, impact, and the communities around them thrive.

Join us for a morning of networking, reflection, and celebration focused on honoring YOU!. Together, we'll explore the power of investing in your personal renewal and how intentional care strengthens not only individual success but collective empowerment.

Be part of a dynamic community of exceptional women as we engage in thoughtful conversation, meaningful inspiration, and shared celebration—recognizing leaders who exemplify authenticity, balance, and strength. You'll leave feeling rejuvenated, empowered, and ready to rise with renewed purpose.

Take this moment for you—to recharge, rebuild, and rise into new possibilities. We ccan'twait to celebrate YOU!

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

The energy in the room will be felt the minute you walk into our special breakfast event at the Heirloom Event Center! 

8:00AM 

Doors Open + Registration 

• Photo Area
• Networking

8:30AM - 9:00 AM

Breakfast Buffet 

9:00 AM 

Program Welcome - India Brown, Board Chair 

9:15 AM

"Recharge, Rebuild, Rise"- Keynote Speaker: Dr. Katie Jenner, Indiana Secretary of Education.

Dr. Jenner is one of 8 secretaries in Governor Mike Braun's cabinet, where she oversees eight state agencies and boards that comprise approximately 60% of the state budget, or approximately $26 billion over the biennium. Dr. Jenner is responsible for implementing and shaping the State of IIndiana'svision from K-12  to college which includes leading the Indiana Department of Education (IDOE), and the Indiana Commission for Higher Education, chairing the State Board of Education (SBOE), and overseeing the Charter School Board, Education Employee Relations Board, Indiana School for the Deaf, Indiana School for the Blind and Visually Impaired, and Indiana State Library.

10:00 AM 

Erica Baird – Cumins Inc., Executive Director of Global Sales and Service

Erica Baird is a global business executive who has led multi-billion-dollar P&Ls and driven commercial growth across diverse industries. As Executive Director of Global Sales and Service at Cummins, she leads more than 1,300 professionals worldwide, advancing excellence across sales, service, engineering, distribution, ESG, distribution compliance, and customer experience. Under her leadership, the organization has achieved significant cost savings while delivering industry-leading customer satisfaction. Known for her strategic vision and disciplined execution, Erica is passionate about building inclusive, high-performing teams, developing future leaders, and creating environments where people grow with confidence while driving sustainable business impact.

10:20 AM 

Fireside Chat - Dr. Lindsay Weaver, Indiana State Health Commissioner. 

Before assuming the role of the state's top medical official, Dr. Weaver served as the chief medical officer for the Indiana Department of Health (IDOH), where she played a pivotal role in the state's pandemic response. In her current role, she is leading initiatives that include $225M in public funding to improve Hoosiers' health. Dr. Weaver is also an assistant professor of medicine at Indiana University School of Medicine and continues to practice emergency medicine at Methodist Hospital.  

10:50AM

Closing remarks, and Passing of the Torch - India Brown, Board Chair 

11:00AM 

Dismissal & open networking