
Held each August, Greater Mankato Area United Way’s Women with Heart Luncheon unites women in our region to make a difference. This is our first pledging event of the annual campaign for our partner programs!
Join Us for the 2025 Women with Heart Luncheon
Wednesday, August 6, 2025
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Mayo Clinic Health System Event Center (1 Civic Center Plaza, Mankato)
Registration available now.
For sponsorship information, please contact Abby Svien at AbbyS@mankatounitedway.org.
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2025 Women with Heart: My Piece, Our Purpose
Presented by Pioneer Bank, the 16th annual Women with Heart Luncheon will focus on finding your purpose and making an impact.
We are thrilled to welcome keynote speaker Kris Langworthy, BSN, a leadership coach, registered nurse and founder of Impact Zone Strategies.
Enjoy lunch, door prizes and powerful discussion as we unite to make a difference. Last year, more than 750 women attended in support of Greater Mankato Area United Way's programs and initiatives.
The 2025 Women with Heart Luncheon is 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, August 6 at the Mayo Clinic Health System Event Center in Mankato.
Additional Opportunities for Connection & Discussion:
10:00 - 11:00 a.m.: Pre-Event Social: We invite you to enjoy extra time to socialize before the luncheon during our Pre-Event Social at the Mayo Clinic Health System Event Center lobby, sponsored by Southwest Minnesota Housing Partnership. Enjoy the opportunity to visit before entering the event for the lunch and program.
[11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.: 16th annual Women with Heart Luncheon & Program, featuring keynote speaker Kris Langworthy, BSN]
1:00 - 3:00 p.m.: After Party: Continue the conversation at the After Party at Number 4 from 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. immediately following the event. Sponsored by Exclusively Diamonds and Number 4, the After Party includes more opportunities for networking and discussion, as well as prize giveaways and specials.
About Kris Langworthy, BSN
Kris Langworthy, BSN, is a leadership coach, registered nurse, and founder of Impact Zone Strategies, where she equips leaders and teams to thrive under pressure without sacrificing what matters most. As a certified facilitator in DISC, 3 Vital Questions, and the Prioritized Leader framework—and a DreamBuilder and WHY.os Coach—Kris blends practical tools with deep insight to help people lead with courage, clarity, and confidence.
- Sarah Adams, Minnesota Valley Federal Credit Union
- Alissa Brekke, Pioneer Bank
- Jennifer Bromeland, City of Eagle Lake
- Kimberly Dauer, Abdo
- Megan Davis, Old National Bank
- Katie Heintz, North Mankato Taylor Library
- Samantha Kaul, Century 21 Atwood
- Kaitlyn Kaus, Minnesota State University, Mankato
- Ashley Madsen, Federated Insurance
- Megan Mezera, Abdo
- Jacey Orthaus, Nidec Power
- Samantha Paris, CCF Mortgage
- Kylie Rome, Vetter Stone
- Tamera Saar, Old National Bank
- Kacie Sandmeyer-Kuchenbecker
- Kalyn Sandmeyer
- Katie Smentek, Mankato Clinic
- Jaci Sprague, Children's Museum
- Jen Theneman, Southwest MN Housing Partnership
- Julie Vetter, Hosanna Lutheran Church
- Jen Wendland, Exclusively Diamonds
Thank You to Our Sponsors: