Ywca Silicon Valley Inspire Luncheon

in its 27th year, ywca silicon valley’s inspire luncheon is an annual ywca signature fundraising event attracting over 1,200 attendees, including corporate and community leaders, elected officials and silicon valley professionals. the inspire luncheon also features the presentation of the ywca empowerment award to a survivor, community champion or advocate. in addition to the remarks from ywca board president and chief executive officer, ywca’s inspire luncheon hosts a keynote speaker whose aim is to inspire the silicon valley community. ywca silicon valley is excited and honored to welcome this year’s inspire luncheon keynote speaker, elizabeth smart. elizabeth is an advocate for change related to child abduction, recovery programs and national legislation and is a survivor herself with an incredibly heart wrenching, yet triumphant journey. the goal ywca’s inspire luncheon is to deepen the engagement of ywca supporters, raise funds for ywca programs and services, and raise aware