What She’s Made Of 2021
Join us for a powerful and inspiring afternoon focused on the critical importance of women’s leadership with keynote speaker Carla Harris.
event Details
When: Monday, May 17, 2021 at 3:45pm.
Where: Virtually!
Attendees will receive details about how to attend the week before and the day-of the event.
Who: This year’s keynote speaker is business leader, author, and gospel singer Carla Harris!
What: Carla Harris, author of Expect to Win and one of Fortune Magazine’s 50 Most Powerful Black Executives in America, will deliver a live keynote address on her “Pearls of Intentional Leadership.”
In her unique and vibrant style, Carla will speak to the critical importance of women leaders and encourage attendees to take action in their community.
Whether you’re a CEO or starting out in your career, Carla’s “pearls” are for everyone!
spotlight on wny women
This year’s event features a special Spotlight on What Women of WNY Are Made Of. This is an opportunity to donate in honor of unsung heroes in our community.
With each donation, you can share stories, photos, and videos of the women important to you, to be featured online and during the event itself.
Thank you to our 2021 What She’s Made Of sponsors!
Presenting sponsor

glass ceiling sponsors



trailblazer sponsor

changemaker sponsors




Revolutionary sponsors







Ellen Grant
Alice Jacobs
Red Carpet sponsors
Terri Bair
Mary Ann Coulson
Katherine Mohney
event sponsor


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Previous What She’s Made Of Speakers
2015 – Dr. Esther S. Takeuchi, Invent a New World
2014 – Wendy Lawrence, Reach for the Stars
2013 – Susan Plagemann, Vogue
2012 – Ellen Goodman, Journalist
2011 – Jennifer Buffett, Philanthropist for Girls & Women
2010 – Cokie Roberts, Journalist & Author