UPWARD RTP Chapter Launch

UPWARD—Uniting Professional Women Accelerating Relationships & Development—is a global networking organization of like-minded, executive level, female professionals who come together to discuss the challenges women face and to identify creative solutions to overcome them. It’s asupportive placeto build trusted relationships, share ideas, learn new skills, and grow in your career in order to navigate in today’s challenging business world.

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Come out to meet UPWARD's Founder &amp; CEO, Lisa Lambert, &amp; the team at our UPWARD RTP Chapter Launch to learn how to get involved.

The Loading Dock

<h1>We are excited to bring our UPWARD community to Raleigh (RTP)! </h1>We know when women in leadership come together, positive impact can be realized in businesses and communities. As founders, influencers, board members, investors, entrepreneurs, managers leaders, we want to be proactive in shaping the business culture in the Triangle. Will you join us?<a href="https://www.upwardwomen.org" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">UPWARD</a> is a free, global network for women in leadership to support and encourage one another as we navigate the many challenges that are faced by women in positions of power and to identify creative solutions to overcome them. UPWARD provides community, executive-specific programming, access to resources and mentorship and more. Come celebrate UPWARD's 19th Chapter Launch at one of the Triangle’s entrepreneurial hubs, <a href="https://www.theloadingdock.com/beryl" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">The Loading Dock</a>, to learn about the vision for UPWARD, meet with local chapter leaders and help shape the future. We believe the Triangle is well-positioned to be a leader nationwide in how the community prioritizes gender equality and women’s empowerment in the workplace. Topics for the evening:●	Hear from UPWARD’s founder, Lisa Lambert, on her motivation for founding UPWARD, impact and the programs offered to members and sponsors●	Plans for growing UPWARD locally, nationally, and globally●	Why we are bringing UPWARD to the RTP community. How can we be a catalyst for change?●	Future programming for the UPWARD RTP Chapter. Wednesday | April 27, 2022| 6:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.| Location: The Loading DockAgenda:6:00-6:45 pm Networking, Drinks and Appetizers6:45-8:00 pm Introduction of RTP Chapter Leaders, Lisa Lambert’s Keynote and Audience Q&A8:00-8:30 pm Post-launch networking with Lisa, chapter leaders and other amazing women entrepreneurs, executives and leaders_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________<h3>ABOUT UPWARD</h3><a href="https://www.upwardwomen.org/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">UPWARD </a>is a global network accelerating the advancement of executive women through the implementation of member and corporate programming to support diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We provide an environment where women have the opportunity to build relationships, and to receive sponsorship, resources, and the necessary support to reach and succeed in the highest level attainable in their career.With over 6,000 members globally and 18 chapters, we are the global executive network supporting women’s career advancement. We develop member programming to assist our individual members to Meet UP, Build UP, and Move UP in their professional careers and we design corporate diversity and inclusion programs to challenge the status quo for women’s advancement to executive leadership.The mission of UPWARD is to accelerate career advancement for executive women by:• Creating collaborative meet UP gatherings to learn from leaders and to increase networking·• Curating programs that build UP members through focused conversations about their professional development• Nurturing relationships that help members move UP into the executive ranks during their careersBenefits of Joining our Membership:<ul><li>Free membership</li></ul><ul><li>Get connected to some of the most brilliant and heart-centered women across the globe from different industries</li></ul><ul><li>Access to job postings and opportunities</li></ul><ul><li>Relevant articles published by our members &amp; professionals with knowledge &amp; expertise</li></ul><ul><li>Opportunity to meetUP, buildUP, moveUP, and thrive together</li></ul><ul><li>Meet powerful speakers and thought leaders</li></ul><ul><li>Connect with UPWARD Men executive allies</li></ul><ul><li>Build long-lasting relationships with other like-minded trailblazers in our community with a purpose to diversify leadership</li></ul>*Registration is required. Drinks and hor d'oeuvres will be served.

<h2>About Lisa Lambert:</h2><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisa-m-lambert-141448/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Lisa Lambert</a>Founder/CEO and Chairman of UPWARDChief Technology &amp; Innovation Officer, <a href="https://www.nationalgridus.com/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">National Grid</a>Founder &amp; President, <a href="https://ngpartners.com" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">National Grid Partners</a>Lisa Lambert is Chief Technology and Innovation Officer at National Grid and Founder &amp; President of National Grid Partners. She is responsible for leading investments and innovation initiatives across the company.Ms. Lambert began her career at Owens-Corning as a software developer, and also worked in sales, strategy, and business development roles. Ms. Lambert is the founder/CEO, and chairman of UPWARD, a global network of executive women. UPWARD is a non-profit organization with 18 chapters, over 60 corporate sponsors, and nearly 5000 members worldwide. Ms. Lambert earned an MBA from Harvard Business School and a BS in Management Information Systems from The Pennsylvania State University.

<h2>Meet your UPWARD RTP Chapter Leaders:</h2>

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