Kathy is an award-winning military and business leader who delivers impactful speeches, training, and other innovative leadership development experiences.
Monthly Leadership Discussion Forums. Evening Networking Events. Annual Summits.
The Monthly Forum: Speaking Up, Growing Together
Led by certified coaches - including a John Maxwell Team certified trainer - our co-host team expands leadership capacity, fosters mutual support, and cultivates Civilian Veteran Champions.
Join our free monthly forums every second Wednesday at 7:30 a.m. AZ time - and stay for the '2nd Hour' at 8:30 a.m. for deeper learning and real connection.
ALL WOMEN are WELCOME!
Boots & Blazers: Show Up. Connect. Lead.
Intentional in-person networking, quarterly in Greater Phoenix.
The next event is Dec. 15, 2026, from 6 - 8 p.m. at Flower to Table in Scottsdale. Limit of 25 people, $15 pp.
ALL WOMEN are WELCOME!
VDATE: May 5, 2027
LOCATION: ASU Health Futures Center, 6161 E Mayo Blvd #319, Phoenix, AZ 85054
HOSTED BY: Kathy Gallowitz, Lt. Col., USAF (Ret.), Founder & CEO, Vanguard Veteran, LLC | Co-Founder, Women Who Lead
(opens in new tPRESENTING SPONSOR: ASU's Office for Veteran and Military Academic Engagement
The Women Who Lead Summit 2027 is a professional leadership development experience that brings together veteran and civilian women to expand leadership capacity, foster mutual support, and cultivate Civilian Veteran Champions.
Inspiring keynotes. Interactive breakouts. A Veteran and Civilian Veteran Champion panel. Purposeful networking. All anchored by four interconnected leadership pillars designed to help you lead with greater impact:
- Mission Alignment | Lead with Purpose and Intention
- Leadership Capacity | Expand Your Ability to Lead
- Healthy Boundaries | Protect What Matters Most
- Emotional Resilience | Lead with Confidence Through Change
Wherever you lead, you will leave with practical tools, new connections, and greater confidence to make a meaningful impact.
Join a community of women committed to growing together and lifting each other up.
ALL WOMEN are WELCOME!
WHEN YOU JOIN THE VETERAN CHAMPION MOVEMENT: It’s a win-win
Step up. Speak out. Lead the Veteran Champion Movement.
Be Part of the Win
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