Events

Past Events

2024 Events 

• January - Invest In You - Professional headshots and interactive experiences
• February - Speed Networking Roundtables - Expert insights on leadership, culture and growth
• March - Power Play: Pay Equity - Converstions and takeaways around pay equity and career advancement 
• April - Ice Hockey 101 with WOI 2024 Winner Mel Harrow - We combined learning, excitement and fun
• May - Focusing On Mental Health - Fostering open conversation and sharing about workplace well-being
• June - LGBTQIA + In Sports - We explored PRIDE history and advancing initiatives in workplaces and communities
• July - Intentional Networking and Social - We got comfortable with the uncomfortable around intentional networking
• August - Wine Down Wednesday - A simple summer connection over drinks, appetizers, and great company
• September - Creating Accessible Events & Experiences - We shared ideas around creating inclusive events for all 
• October - 2024 Women of Inspiration (WOI) Award - Celebrating 2024 WOI winner Annette Diggs at the SSC Breakfast
• November - Indigenous Representation In Sports & Business - Celebrating Indigenous voices, fostering inclusion in sports
• December - Jingle & Jive: A Holiday Party - An unforgettable night of connections, karaoke, and conga lines

2023 Events

• January - Evolve Your Wellness with WISE Seattle - Discussion on unlearning diet culture
• February - WISE Seattle: Speed Networking Roundtables - Roundtable mentorship with industry leaders
• March - Power Play: Up Close and Personal with the Women Behind the All-Star Game in Seattle - WISE Signature event celebrating Women's History Month
• April - Pink Boots Society Meet-up at Rough & Tumble - Spring social collab with Seattle Pink Boots Society
• May - Pickleball Clinic with WISE WOI Winner Theresa Haynie - Introduction to pickleball and networking
• June - Member Perk: Soccer Doubleheader with Seattle Sounders and OL Reign - Group outing 
• June - TOGETHXR TALKS: Seattle Sports Edition - Seattle pro athlete panel discussion with Togethxr
• July - Women's World Cup Watch Party - Cheer on Team USA with fellow WISE Members 
• August - Summer Party - Celebration of three years of being a WISE Chapter
• September - Confidence in Communication Workshop with Jen Mueller - expert workshop
• October - Connecting Sports, Business, and Community Through DEI - panel discussion on diversity, equity, and inclusion
• November - Celebrating Our Community with Mary's Place - Community service event
• December - Holiday Party at Topgolf - Renton - End of year member celebration

2022 Events

• January - WISE National Speed Mentoring - Virtual roundtables featuring mentors from chapters across the country
• February - WISE Seattle Speed Mentoring - Roundtable mentorship with industry leaders
• March - Power Play: Up Close and Personal with Amazon - WISE Signature event celebrating Women's History Month
• April - Women Behind the Brewing Industry with Pink Boots Society - Discussion about beer and women who make them
• May - Tee Up with WISE: Golf & Networking - Golf basics and networking
• June - WISE at the Seattle Storm vs. Atlanta Dream - Pre-game discussion & group outing
• July - WISE Seattle Summer Party - members networking event
• September - Be Empowered with WISE - Panel discussion with HR Leaders
• October - Mighty are the Women: Celebration of Title IX - Panel on equal pay and rights in sports
• November - Financial Fitness Luncheon with Morgan Stanley - Discussion about core financial planning
• December - End of Year Social with Tinte Cellars - End of year member celebration

2021 Events

• January - WISE National Speed Mentoring - Virtual roundtables featuring mentors from chapters across the country
• February - Sports Media Career Journey Panel - Panel discussion with three journalists in the Seattle sports industry
• February - Representation in Sports Dialogue - Small group discussion guided by the DEI Committee
• March - Power Play: Up Close and Personal with the Seattle Seahawks - WISE Signature event celebrating Women's History Month
• April - Financial Fitness: Investing with Impact - Financial education with Morgan Stanley
• May - Personal Branding with Olympians Gwen Jorgensen & Josh Dixon - Discussion on the power of your brand
• May - Intersectionality in Sports Dialogue - Small group discussion guided by the DEI Committee
• May - Seattle Kraken Info Session - Informational session with the new NHL team in Seattle
• May - Personal Branding: Headshots - Professional headshots for WISE members
• July - In-Person Networking Event - Return of live events with casual get-together 
• August - WISE Seattle Re-Opening & Summer Celebration - Member celebration
• October - Fireside Chat on Driving Change in the Sports Industry - Panel discussion on DEI initiatives in Seattle sports
• November - Grateful for Our Members - Member celebration event
• December - End of Year Social & Holiday Trivia - Social reception and trivia night

2020 Events

• January - Official Chapter Launch Celebration - Chapter launch party and goal setting
• February - Speed Mentoring Roundtables - Roundtable mentorship with industry leaders
• April - Virtual "Sweatworking" - Virtual workout and networking
• May - Building Positivity and Mental Health - Discussion on mental health
• June - Our Relationship With Stress and Challenge in Times of Chaos - Mindset coaching 
• July - Power Play Panel with Swire Coco-Cola (Rescheduled) - WISE Signature event celebrating Women's History Month
• September - Poker PowHER - Introductory poker workshop
• September - Wine Down Wednesday - Virtual networking with fellow chapter WISE Atlanta
• October - Get in the Game with Diversity & Inclusion - Skill-building workshop on diversity and inclusion
• October - Diversity & Inclusion Dialogues - Guided discussion to build awareness of equity and social justice
• November - Pivoting Your Career - Fireside chat about changing career paths
• December - Finding Your Next Job and Standing Out with Nike - Resume workshop hosted by Nike
• December - Juggling Work and Life Panel Discussion - Roundtable discussion about balancing life and work
• December - Holiday Happy Hour - Virtual social meet-up for members

2019 Events

• April - WISE Seattle April Meet-up
• May - Navigating the Agency/Client Relationship
• June - Learn about NHL Seattle - Behind-the-scenes look at the NHL Seattle Preview Center
• July - WISE Seattle at Nike Downtown - Panel discussion and hip-hop yoga workout
• August - August Meet-up - Flatstick Pub SLU
• September - Mariners Outing - Group outing for a night at the ballpark
• October - Wine Tasting in Pike Market - Wine tasting and discussion with the winemaker
• November - Meet the Newest Seattle Team: XFL Dragons - Discussion about starting a new team in Seattle
• November - WISE Seattle Habitat for Humanity Volunteer Day
• December - An "Enchant"-ing Evening - Group outing to Enchant at T-Mobile Park

Past Events