Our Annual Gala

Each year during Women’s History Month, She Became hosts its largest fundraising event: our Annual Night Out with She Became Gala. It’s a chance for our donors to meet our board and teen mentors, and network with each other while enjoying music and refreshments, while learning about She Became’s mission. We always host a much anticipated silent auction filled with prizes donated by Chicago’s favorite local businesses, before guests hear from a unique panel of female leaders. 

At our 2025 gala, attendees heard from a panel of esteemed women across a variety of industries: 

  • Aubre Winters, Founder of Sweat Sessions Studio

  • Tracey Kahn, Managing Director of the Mill Chicago

  • Deborah Tuerkheimer, Northwestern Law Professor

  • Panel led by Toni Gipson, Program Director for an Early Career Leadership Development Program

In 2025, we raised $41,344 with your help! This allows us to continue offering programming that’s 100% free for participants. We can’t wait to see you next year!