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Rise Together Retreat: A Day to Reflect, Connect, and Celebrate


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Rise Together reimagines the traditional Leadership Forum and awards program, creating a warm and intentional environment where attendees can step away from their daily responsibilities, invest in themselves, and build meaningful connections with peers across the profession.

A Day to Rise Together

Throughout the day, you'll experience thoughtful networking, garden reflection time, and a waterfront cocktail celebration—all designed to foster community, inspiration, and personal growth.

The experience culminates with the Women to Watch Awards, honoring women who are making an impact at every stage of their leadership journey.

  • Emerging Leaders: Emerging Leaders are women who are up-and-coming stars in their organizations, who demonstrate leadership and contribute to the profession through service and implementation of impactful initiatives.
  • Experienced Leaders: those who have established their roles as leaders in their organizations by advancing to the highest levels of management or ownership, and by mentoring those following in their footsteps.

Together, these honorees represent the strength, influence, and future of women in accounting and finance.

Women to Watch Event Photos

2026 Honorees

EXPERIENCED LEADERS

Laura Vansuch, CPA *2026 Award Recipient*
Emily Courter, CPA
Julie Hulem, CPA
Joye Sistrunk, CPA, CGFM

EMERGING LEADERS

Megan McKnew, CPA *2026 Award Recipient*
Hannah Bumbaugh, SHRM-CP
Lauren Jones, CPA
Elena Moseyko
Harleigh Price, CPA
Kellan Reinikka, CPA

Attend the Rise Together Retreat

Join us for a day to connect, reflect, and rise together.