WIN Committee Chair Tiffany N. Jacobs, Executive Director Forge Greensboro
Moderator Kris Britton, CEO and owner of Lucky Dog Nation, one of the largest merchandisers for volleyball apparel and services in the country, headquartered locally in Greensboro, NC.
The program featured special guest Erin Regan, recipient of the 2025 Pat Tillman Award for Service at the ESPY Awards. A former Wake Forest women’s soccer standout, Los Angeles County firefighter, and co-founder of Girls’ Fire Camp and the Women’s Fire Prep Academy, Regan exemplifies courage, service, and leadership in a field traditionally dominated by men.
Joining her were three other distinguished women leaders:
- Anne Shoemaker — Greensboro-based leadership coach and founder of Anne Shoemaker, LLC, who empowers women to advance into leadership roles through executive coaching and workshops.
- Somer Stanley – Founder and CEO of Nclusive Scan, a health equity innovation that bridges AI and accessibility to help healthcare systems maintain ADA compliance, improve patient understanding, and reduce malpractice risk. Somer is also the founder of MyASLTeacherROCKS, a national training platform offering virtual ASL classes for community members, professional development for interpreters, and resources for families with deaf and Hard of hearing children. Her work centers on representation, culturally responsive access, and equitable learning environments for communities that have been historically overlooked.
- Passion Graham — Nationally recognized speaker and “coachsultant,” founder of Passionate Productions, and transformational leader known for helping organizations thrive through purpose, connection, and character-driven leadership.
Why This Matters
Nontraditional careers represent some of the most promising pathways for women to access economic opportunity, leadership roles, and long-term stability. Yet women, people of color, and individuals with disabilities remain vastly underrepresented in these industries. The WIN initiative advances AAUW Greensboro’s commitment to closing both the skills gap and the equity gap by ensuring diverse talent is engaged and elevated.
Event Highlights
- Inspiring Conversations: Hear firsthand from women who have shattered glass ceilings in male-dominated industries.
- Practical Mentorship: Learn strategies to enter, navigate, and succeed in nontraditional fields.
- Networking Opportunities: Connect with local AAUW Greensboro Branch members, educators, and women leaders.
- Empowerment & Action: A call to reimagine what’s possible for women and girls in every career sector
- Event Date & Time: Tuesday, November 11 • 5:30 p.m.
- Location: Congregational United Church of Christ, 400 W. Radiance Dr., Greensboro, NC