September 2026 Newsletter
September 29, 2026
Quorum St. Joseph: Turning Shared Values Into Action

What happens when women come together not only to talk about what matters, but to ask what they can do about it?
The conversation highlighted several priorities, with women’s economic security and opportunity rising to the top. Participants discussed pay, generational wealth, access to wealth-building opportunities, women business owners, and advancement in traditionally male-dominated industries. Healthcare, childcare, education, life balance, and increasing women’s voice and leadership were also important themes.
But the conversation didn’t stop at identifying challenges… continue reading
Welcome New Quorum Members!
- Orla Bance, Managing Director, CCR3 Academy Ltd
- Debra Chyatte, St. Joseph Chapter
- Barbara Eddins, St. Joseph Chapter
- Kathleen Keith, Founder, Invarah House
- Kelly Kimmich, VP Operations & Client Strategy, AgencyBloc
Congratulations to Quorum Members!
- Heather French on her new position at Principal Mineral.
- María José Ramírez Braíz on being selected as a 2026-2027 Obama Foundation USA Leader
- Kelly Kimmich on joining the Cedar Valley Area Board for Junior Achievement of Eastern Iowa.
