Collaborate Cleveland Annual Women’s Breakfast
The Collaborate Cleveland Annual Women’s Breakfast brings together over 300 attendees to connect, learn about issues impacting women and advancing gender justice, and celebrate local changemakers.
Now accepting sponsorships for 2027! The Breakfast has completely sold out three years in a row — don’t miss your chance to be in the room.
Join us in 2027. Stay tuned for more!
Interested in a 2027 sponsorship? Email Abby Westbrook at abby@collabcle.org.
2025 Women’s Breakfast
Attendees gathered to hear from Emily Quick-Schriver, from The Matriots, a statewide organization in Ohio and Erin Vilardi, from the national organization Vote Run Lead, about the importance of supporting women running for and serving in elected positions.
2025 Women’s Breakfast Attendees are saying...
“What a wonderful, uplifting, hopeful morning. It was so beautiful to be together, see so many people who are aligned around this purpose. Thank you for gathering us!”
“Such a fabulous event, with amazing, cup-filling energy and people! The panel was informative, engaging, and inspiring. (I'm actually considering running for office?)”
2025
Spotlighted Changemakers
- Kayla S. Griffin Green, Esq., All Voting is Local
- Sara Elaqad, Minds Matter Cleveland
- State Representative Juanita O. Brent, House District 18
- State Senator Nickie J. Antonio, District 23
2025 Changemakers with Abby Westbrook (Executive Director), April Walker (Event Emcee), and Melina Higbee, (Board Chair).
2024 Women’s Breakfast
In 2024, Wendy Chun-Hoon, Director of the Women’s Bureau at the US Department of Labor under President Biden, talked about the importance of supporting women in the workforce with childcare, paid family leave, fair wages, and more.
2024 Women’s Breakfast Attendees are saying...
“This event was beautifully orchestrated, and the topics were informative and, for me personally, motivating. [My colleagues and I] were able to connect with so many wonderful women and hope to see those professional relationships grow!”
"This was one of the absolute best events I've ever attended. Loved the space, the food, the program, the vibe, the flowers, the intentionality around vendors, the vulnerability. Beautifully executed."
2024
Spotlighted Changemakers
- Elizabeth Barajas-Román, Women’s Funding Network
- Angela Newman-White, First Year Cleveland
- Nancy Mendez, Starting Point
- Deborah L. Plummer, Getting To We
- Emily Quick Schriver, The Matriots
“It was a truly special event. ...I left feeling uplifted after having had meaningful conversations with more than 30 people. I already have some coffees and walks planned with wonderful people I met at the event, which goes to show that the connections sparked at the breakfast already are on their way to growing stronger.”