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!
Thank You for Attending the 2025 Women with Heart Luncheon
Thank you to all of our sponsors, donors, and volunteers for making this event possible!
Stay tuned for information on the 2026 Women with Heart Luncheon.
2025 Presenting Sponsor:
2025 Women with Heart: My Piece, Our Purpose
Presented by Pioneer Bank, the 16th annual Women with Heart Luncheon focused on finding your purpose and making an impact.
Thank you to our keynote speaker Kris Langworthy, a leadership coach, registered nurse and founder of Impact Zone Strategies.
Attendees enjoyed lunch, door prizes and powerful discussion as we united to make a difference. In 2025, nearly 850 women attended in support of Greater Mankato Area United Way's programs and initiatives.
Additional Opportunities for Connection & Discussion:
10:00 - 11:00 a.m.: Pre-Event Social: We invited 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. Attendees enjoyed 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]
1:00 - 3:00 p.m.: After Party: We continued 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 included more opportunities for networking and discussion, as well as prize giveaways and specials.
About Kris Langworthy
Kris Langworthy believes that a fulfilling life begins when we recognize the value of our piece in the context of a bigger picture. Her daughter’s cancer journey—and her years as a nurse—deepened her belief in the importance of courage, clarity, and interpersonal connection. Today, as the founder and lead coach at Impact Zone Strategies, she helps leaders and teams foster environments where people truly see one another, affirm what matters, and stretch together toward a shared purpose—so they can multiply their impact without sacrificing what matters most.
- 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 - Event Chair
- 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, Maple River Public Schools
- Kalyn Sandmeyer, Student
- Katie Smentek, Mankato Clinic
- Jaci Sprague, Children's Museum of Southern Minnesota
- Jen Theneman, Southwest Minnesota Housing Partnership
- Julie Vetter, Hosanna Lutheran Church
- Jen Wendland, Exclusively Diamonds
Thank You to Our Sponsors:
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