What She's Made Of, a signature event of the WNY Women's Foundation in Buffalo, NY, is an empowering evening combining networking with a powerful keynote presentation. Each year, the event attracts hundreds from the Western New York community.

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Previous What She's Made Of Speakers


2024 Speaker: Kathrine Switzer -athlete, sports and social advocate, author, and Emmy award-winning television commentator

2023 Speakers: Dr. Jennifer D. Roberts, Dr. Kenyani Davis, Dr. Myra L. Mathis

2022 Speakers: Hayley Scamurra, Cecelie Owens, Amy Latimer, and Dr. Desaree Festa, Women in Sports

2021 Speaker: Carla Harris

2020 Speakers: Panel featuring female elected officials from across the region, Women Who Run

2019 Speaker: Lindsay Shookus, Producing Success

2018 Speaker: Kate Davis, Outspoken: The Power of Humor

2017 Speaker: Teresa Younger, Everything is Possible

2016 Speaker: Wendy Selig-Preieb, Onward & Upward

2015 Speaker: Dr. Esther S. Takeuchi, Invent a New World

2014 Speaker: Wendy Lawrence, Reach for the Stars

2013 Speaker: Susan Plagemann, Vogue

2012 Speaker: Ellen Goodman, Journalist

2011 Speaker: Jennifer Buffett, Philanthropist for Girls & Women

2010 Speaker: Cokie Roberts, Journalist & Author