Women's Leadership Luncheon 2025
A wonderful luncheon, an inspiring speaker and a great cause.
Friday, April 24, 2026, 12-1:30 p.m.
Check in opens at 11:30 a.m.
Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort
633 E Cabrillo Blvd, Santa Barbara
Join local community leaders, professionals and alums for a wonderful luncheon and hear from an empowering and inspiring speaker.
This exciting annual luncheon supports Westmont’s female students with financial resources as they pursue educational and vocational preparation for lives of impact.
2026 Speaker
Anja Manuel
Co-Founder and Principal, Rice, Hadley, Gates and Manuel, LLC
Author, former diplomat, speaker and now a sought-after advisor to Fortune 50 and Silicon Valley CEOs, Anja Manuel shares her powerful insights on the rise of emerging markets in Asia and beyond, what this means for us and America’s future role in international leadership.
Join us for a wonderful afternoon for a great cause.
Past Speakers:
Teresa Goines (2016)
Kathy Ireland (2017)
Shauna Niequist (2018)
Megan Alexander (2019)
Tamika Catchings (2020)
Lupita Knittel (2023)
Natalie Taylor (2024)
Henrietta Fore (2025)
