Conference Recap

On June 7, 2025, women from across Kansas City and beyond gathered for the Her Fortress Conference, the first of its kind. Together we experienced inspiring sessions, empowering stories, and practical strategies for life and business. Over 170 women attended, supported by more than 40 volunteers and community partners, making it a powerful day of connection, learning, and transformation.

Her Fortress 2025 Conference: What God Did

On June 7, 2025, history was made as Her Fortress hosted its first women’s conference in Kansas City. Women came hungry for breakthrough, and lives were touched through connection, stories, and shared vision. From small business owners to community leaders, mothers to ministry builders, over 170 women united under one vision: to discover, multiply, and steward the gifts already in their house.

  • 7 U.S. states represented

  • 13 nations represented

  • Sponsors: Enterprise Bank & Sisters for Sisters

Founding Panel & Keynote Conversation

Her Fortress “Enlarge Your Territory” Conference - Founding Panel & Keynote

Keynote Speaker

Dr. Maureen W. Gatere, DNP, MPH, APRN

Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, Assistant Clinical Professor, UNMC, Captain, US Air Force

MODERATOR

Hidy Aguilar

Vice President & Branch Manager, Enterprise Bank & Trust

PANEL SPEAKERS

Sara Louis-Ayo

MPH, Health Advocate / Community Organizer for VOTE

Anab Abdulahi

MBA, LUTCF, Financial Advisor, Community Leader, Financial Literacy Advocate

Saya Doe-Sio

CPA, MBA, PMP, Founder, Annie T. Doe Foundation & The Power of Possibilities

Ruaa Hassaballa

Health Equity Strategist, American Academy of Family Physicians

Emanuella Evans

Co-founder of South Sudan YouThrive

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