International Women’s Day 2026-Give To Gain: Celebrating the transformative power of women who collaborate, mentor and uplift others

March 6th

Hagerstown Community College: Kepler Theater
11400 Robinwood Drive
Hagerstown, MD 21742

Tina Fraley is the owner of The Power House Studios, author of Broken Road to Badass, speaker, certified personal trainer and a masters level community counselor with over 20 years of experience in the mental health field. She is also a cancer survivor, one who felt the fear but whose faith, resiliency and commitment to living in the moment continues to inspire many! In her Keynote Address, Tina, through powerful storytelling, will illustrate how letting go of isolation allows women to gain confidence, momentum, and renewed purpose—personally and professionally.

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This year’s conference returns for a powerful one-day experience designed to inspire connection, growth, and meaningful action. Held in celebration of International Women’s Day, Give to Gain invites women to explore how generosity—of time, knowledge, support, and opportunity—creates stronger individuals, communities, and futures.

The conference will feature dynamic speakers and panelists from a wide range of fields, including finance, law, business, healthcare, nonprofits, and the arts. Together, they will spark conversation around the barriers women face today and how collective action can create lasting change.

With opportunities to network, learn, engage in thoughtful discussion, and walk away with practical tools, attendees will leave feeling energized, empowered, and ready to move forward with purpose.

Join us for a day of insight, connection, and momentum—because when women give to one another, we all gain.

7:30 – 8:00 – Registration, Breakfast, Networking, Vendors 

8:00 – 8:15 – Welcome, Introduction & Opening Song 

8:15 – 8:45 – Morning Keynote Address- “Give to Gain: Building Orchards That Feed Generations” by Sonia Marie Johnson

8:45 – 9:05 – Prime Insight- “Unwavering Optimism Can Lead to Fulfilled Dreams” by Jeannie Zappe 

9:05 – 9:25 – Prime Insight- “Give to Gain: The Pivot Path to Women’s Leadership That Lasts” by Angella Dagenhart

9:25 – 9:45 – Prime Insight- “Building Bridges of Hope with Silk” by Rachel Kramer

9:45 – 10:00 ————–Bathroom Break—————-Vendors————————

10:00 – 10:35 EARLY MORNING BREAKOUT SESSIONS

• • “The Transitions of Life: Get Comfortable with Change” by Mary Ellen Waltemire
  • “The ROI of Connections: How Reciprocity Supports Your Health” by Rachel Andreoli
  • “Women, Liberty and Leadership: A History-To-Action” by Genie Massey

• “How to Share the Produce in Your Garden” By Sonia Marie Johnson

10:40- 11:15 Mid-MORNING BREAKOUT SESSIONS

• “Recognizing and Naming Your Gift: An Interactive Storytelling Workshop” by Fanny Crawford
• “How to Reconnect with Your Teen, Adult Child & Yourself” by Tammy Cohen
• “Give to Gain: The Amazing Nonprofits of Washington County” by Shawn Horton, Kylie Johnson, April Crohare, and Rae Tucker

11:15-11:30 —————-VENDORS————– BATHROOM BREAK————

11:30 -12:10 LATE MORNING PRIME INSIGHT SESSION

11:30-11:50 – Prime Insight- “When Purpose Finds You: How to Hear the Whispers That Guide Your Life” by Wendy Green

11:50- 12:10 – Prime Insight- “Connecting Across Generations in the Digital World” by Tammy Cohen

12:10-1:00 ———LUNCH BREAK———VENDORS———BOOK SIGNINGS

1:00- 2:10 AFTERNOON PRIME INSIGHT SESSION

1:00- 1:30– Afternoon Keynote Address- “From Survival to Strength: What Women Gain When We Stop Doing It All Alone” by Tina Fraley

1:30- 1:50 – Prime Insight- “International Connections & The Role of the Refugee Welcome Network” by Kathy Powderly

1:50-2:10 Prime Insight- “Let’s Talk Menopause” by Dr. Lisa Miller

2:15- 2:50 AFTERNOON BREAKOUT SESSIONS

• • “The Transitions of Life: Get Comfortable with Chance” by Mary Ellen Waltemire
  • “The ROI of Connections: How Reciprocity Supports Your Health” by Rachel Andreoli

• “Childless by Circumstance or Childfree By Choice: Assumptions Cause Pain by Kara Beavers and Kelsi Waltemire Palmer

• Movie Screening: “Wild Silk: Madagascar’s Threads of Change” with Rachel Kramer

CLOSING SESSION- 3:00-3:30

3:00 –3:30- “You Deserve to Be Seen & Heard: Ask Your Questions of Our Presenters and Speakers” of our conference speakers & presenters & Closing Song with Musical Guest, Elena Lazo

AFTER PARTY – 3:30-4:00