inspired 2025 from agency to advocacy featuring valerie plame

presented by Sammons Financial Group

Friday, October 10, 2025
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Sheraton West Des Moines

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thank you

Thank you for joining us for the 2025 Inspired Event featuring Valerie Plame! The energy in the room was extraordinary, a true reflection of what happens when 500 people come together to celebrate women's strength, resilience, and leadership.

A special thanks to Erin Kiernan for skillfully leading an engaging conversation with Valerie, who shared her powerful journey and the strength she found in overcoming incredible challenges. Together, they sparked reflection and renewed motivation to make a difference in our community.

We also loved hearing from Carla Turner, Chrysalis After-School Facilitator, and Docial "Dede" Vleyee, Chrysalis After-School participant, GirlPower Peer Mentor, and Chrysalis Scholar. They captured the heart of our work - the power of being seen, supported, and encouraged. Carla reminded us how Chrysalis invests in girls and women so they can empower others, and Dede shared her journey from being labeled a "troublemaker" to proudly walking across the stage as a college graduate.

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