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IWF is an invitation-only network of the most accomplished women in the world. We promote leadership.

10/05/2026

When women rise, Nevada rises. 💜🌟7 Things We Learned About Women and girls in Nevada.

The International Women's Forum Nevada had the opportunity to hear from Jill Tolles, CEO of the Kenny Guinn Center for Policy Priorities, about the new Status & Achievement of Women in Nevada report, produced in partnership with the Nevada Women’s Fund. The report also shows the status of men and boys in Nevada and how they're doing. It's important to notice the mental health statistics on the attached chart.

This is the first comprehensive statewide analysis of its kind in more than two decades. There is a lot to celebrate, along with some important challenges ahead. 💜

✨ 1. Women are leading.
Women make up roughly two-thirds of the Nevada Legislature, giving women a powerful voice in shaping our state.
✨ 2. Women are building businesses.
Women own approximately 41% of Nevada businesses, making a significant contribution to our economy. 💼🚀
✨ 3. Women are succeeding in education.
Women make up nearly 60% of higher-education enrollment and are achieving at every level of education. 🎓📚
But then come the challenges…
⚖️ 4. Education doesn't automatically equal equal pay.
Nevada women working full-time earn about 82.9% of men's median earnings. 💰
🏠 5. Housing and caregiving can put enormous pressure on women and families.
Affordability and the cost of childcare remain significant barriers to financial security. 👩‍👧‍👦
👵 6. The challenges can follow women into retirement.
Older women face significant financial-security concerns, including lower retirement income after a lifetime of differences in earnings, caregiving and time in the workforce.
💜 7. Safety remains a serious concern.
Intimate-partner violence continues to affect far too many Nevada women.

The big takeaway? Nevada women have made remarkable progress, but progress is not the same as equality.
Thank you, Jill Tolles, and the Kenny Guinn Center for giving us the data we need to understand where women are thriving and where we still have work to do. And thank you to the Nevada Women’s Fund for helping bring this important research to Nevada.
https://www.guinncenter.org/research/new-data-resource-status-and-achievement-of-women-in-nevada
International Women's Forum Good Morning Everyone Cheryl Jennings

10/04/2026

🐾Sometimes, the most powerful connections begin with a wagging tail. 🐕‍🦺💜✨We love the partnership to place service dogs with U.S. Veterans!

International Women’s Forum Nevada gathered in Reno for an inspiring introduction to Liberty Dogs and its mission to train and place service dogs with our beloved U.S. Veterans. 🐕‍🦺❤️

We were honored to hear from Katie Freeman, Vice President of Partnerships and External Relations for Liberty Dogs, who shared the organization’s mission, its approach to training, and the incredible impact these special partnerships can have in the lives of Veterans. 🐾🌟

Katie also shared the many ways our community can get involved, from volunteering 🤝, building partnerships 🔗, supporting Veterans and spreading the word 📣 to helping Liberty Dogs expand its reach and impact. 🌎💫

A heartfelt THANK YOU to Katie and the Liberty Dogs team for sharing this important mission with us. 🙏 And thank you to our wonderful IWF Nevada Reno members for creating another memorable opportunity for service. ✨

🐾 Together, we can make a difference: one connection, one volunteer, and one Veteran and one service dog at a time. 🌟🐕‍🦺

International Women's Forum Cheryl Jennings Good Morning Everyone

10/01/2026

✨💜 Inspired!
by Courage, Leadership & the Power of Women Supporting Women! 💜✨

A wonderful and energizing gathering with the International Women’s Forum Nevada (IWF Nevada)! 🌟

We were honored to hear from Jan Jones Blackhurst, former Mayor of Las Vegas, who shared inspiring stories of courage, leadership, and the experiences that have shaped her remarkable journey. 💫👏💪🌟

💖 And there was even more to celebrate! We were delighted to welcome several new IWF Nevada members, whose enthusiasm and energy added an extra spark to the gathering! 🥰 There were so many accomplished women eager to connect, greet one another, and share in the excitement that our packed session was buzzing with conversation, warm introductions, and the wonderful spirit of sisterhood. 🤝✨

There was so much enthusiasm that greeting everyone became an event in itself! 😊👋
International Women's ForumCheryl Jennings
Good Morning Everyone
A big thank you to Red Rock Country Club for hosting us! 👍🎉

09/15/2026

✨ Welcoming a Remarkable New Class of Women Leaders to the International Women's Forum Nevada ✨ It is a privilege and a joy to welcome a select group of extraordinary women leaders to IWF Nevada. 🌟

These remarkable women bring accomplishments, influence, vision, and a deep commitment to their communities. 🌎💫 Their leadership and dedication distinguish them in their fields, and we are thrilled to welcome them into our growing sisterhood. 🤝💜
Each woman brings a unique story, remarkable experiences, and a wealth of knowledge to our IWF community. 📚✨ We look forward to learning from one another, sharing our journeys, celebrating successes, and creating meaningful connections that extend far beyond the room. 💕🌟

IWF is at its best when we CLIMB together.
CONNECT.
LIFT.
INSPIRE.
MENTOR.
BUILD EACH OTHER UP. 🙌💜✨

To our newest members: Welcome to this exceptional community of women! 🎉🥂💐
We are honored to have you among us and look forward to the stories, wisdom, friendships, opportunities, and possibilities we will share together. 🌟💜🤝
Here’s to new friendships, new connections, and an exciting journey together! 🥂✨🌎💜
International Women's Forum Cheryl Jennings Cheryl Jennings

09/14/2026

"Don't let anyone define your boundaries." Thank you, Mayor Jan Jones Blackhurst, for spending time with the International Women's Forum Nevada.

🌟💐 The room was absolutely packed, the energy was sky‑high, and we were all lifted by the incredible wisdom of Jan Jones Blackhurst, the first female mayor of Las Vegas and a true trailblazer. 🔥🌆👑 What an electric moment for our IWF Nevada sisters!

Her stories of courage, leadership, and breaking barriers lit up the room. 💬💪✨ Jan reminded us that women’s leadership isn’t just powerful: it changes communities, changes futures, and changes lives. 💛🌍

So grateful for her voice, her legacy, and her continued commitment to empowering women across Nevada. 🙌💛 And grateful for this unstoppable community of women who show up for each other with strength, curiosity, and heart. 💐🥂✨

She took a moment for a quick interview to share some inspirational thoughts. Thank you, Mayor Jan, for all you've done and continue to do, leading with passion, determination and humor.
International Women's Forum Cheryl Jennings Cheryl Jennings

08/12/2026

Laughing freely, sharing stories, celebrating milestones and savoring the chance to unwind together with our IWF Nevada sisters. 🤗

Many, many thanks to our president, Julie Gilday-Shaffer, for graciously hosting such a warm and welcoming brunch at her beautiful home. 🌸🏡💛

🥂✨The energy felt vibrant, uplifting, and full of heart. From career triumphs to personal adventures, everyone brought something meaningful to the table (along with delicious dishes!). 🍓🍳💐
It's the kind of camaraderie that reminds us why this forum of powerhouse leaders is so special. 💫💛

Here’s to more days filled with humor, friendship, and the unstoppable spirit of Nevada’s women leaders with the International Women's Forum Nevada. 🌟

www.iwfnevada.org
Good Morning Everyone
International Women's Forum

07/23/2026

✨ Celebrating Connections with IWF Nevada ✨
The room sparkled with warm greetings, shared stories, and the unmistakable energy that happens when extraordinary women come together. 💫

Members of the International Women's Forum Nevada gathered for a joyful evening filled with connection, camaraderie, and renewed friendships.

These renowned Nevada leaders know the power of staying connected. Their commitment to one another, to advancing women’s leadership across our state, is what keeps IWF Nevada strong, vibrant, and impactful. 🌟

It was more than a gathering. It was a celebration of sisterhood, leadership, and the enduring bonds that make this forum exceptional. 💛🌿
Cheers to the women who inspire, uplift, and lead with purpose. 🥂

Cheryl Jennings Cheryl Jennings International Women's Forum

06/15/2026

London!! Tradition to Transformation 🙌
Such an important lesson for each of us: how to learn from the past while leading through change.👍

That’s the theme shared at this year’s
International Women’s Forum Cornerstone Conference in London.

You reinforced how important these global conferences are to our collective future: when accomplished women share ideas across generations and cultures, transformation becomes possible.🤩

Our traveling leadership and members at IWF Nevada enjoyed all the conferences and behind-the-scenes activities. 🎉🎉

London is amazing! 🍾🥂Thank you to our London IWF sisters 🤗 for creating such a creative, interesting and powerful event.👏👏
International Women's Forum Heidi Kuhn Global Peace Foundation Heidi Thomas Kühn The JGS Group Alexia Vernon Celena DiLullo
Cheryl Jennings

06/10/2026

🎉🌟 Congratulations to the inaugural class of mentees in the International Women's Forum Nevada Mentoring Program! 🌟🎉

It's been an extraordinary journey watching this remarkable group of women grow, learn, lead, and inspire. 💜✨

Over the past six months, these talented mentees have been paired with accomplished leaders from Nevada's business and nonprofit communities, creating meaningful relationships built on trust 🤝, shared experiences 💬, and mutual growth 🌱.

The program was designed to support and guide emerging leaders, but, one of the greatest discoveries was how much we mentors learned from our mentees along the way. 🤗

Their fresh perspectives 💡, innovative thinking 🚀, determination 💪, and passion for making a difference ❤️ have inspired all of us. The exchange of ideas, experiences, and wisdom has been a true gift. It's a powerful reminder that mentorship is never a one-way street.

To each of our mentees: We are incredibly proud of you 👏 and excited to see where your journeys take you. Your futures are bright ✨, and your impact on our communities will undoubtedly be significant. 🌎

Please know that your IWF Nevada mentors and network are always here for you. 🤗 Once a mentee, always part of the IWF Nevada family. 💜

🙏 A very special and heartfelt thank you goes to Julie Gilday-Shaffer and Alexia Vernon, whose vision and determination brought this inaugural program to life. 🌟 They balanced demanding professional responsibilities 💼 and the realities of family life ❤️, and were still able to invest countless hours ⏰ to create an experience that will have a lasting impact on women leaders throughout Nevada.

Their commitment to lifting other women is leadership at its finest. 👏💜

🎊 Congratulations to everyone who made this milestone possible. Cheers to the continued growth of this program and the many leaders it will help shape in the years ahead. 🌱✨

International Women's Forum Alexia Vernon Cheryl Jennings Lexicon Bank Stacy Watkins

05/12/2026

Podcasts 🎙️ + Publishing 📚: a conversation with Stacey Gualandi and Beth Campbell.
They were incredible! ✨ We were mesmerized by their talk — sometimes hilarious 😂, other times sad 😢 and thought-provoking 💭.
What a treat for our Las Vegas 🌆 group with the International Women's Forum Nevada! 💪💃
Beth Campbell, an IWF member, is an author ✍️, award-winning architect 🏗️, visionary leader 🌟 in the industry, and cancer survivor 🎗️.
Stacey Gualandi is an Emmy Award–winning journalist 🎥, author 📖, and host of The Women’s Eye Podcast. Check it out at !
Beth had been a guest on Stacey’s podcast, and they really hit it off together! 🤝 Watching them interact made us feel like they ought to make their chats a regular thing! 💬💫
Beth is on her third book 📘. She was inspired to write her first after living with a cancer diagnosis 💕. We're so glad that she's doing better.

One powerful quote 💡:
“We all experience valleys in life—whether they come as obstacles, setbacks, betrayals, or simply poor decisions. Lessons from the Valley is a reminder that you are not alone.” 💖
Thank you both for a memorable experience.

We can all learn "Lessons from the Valley."

International Women's Forum Cheryl Jennings

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P. O. Box 231412
Las Vegas, NV
89123

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