To represent a legend like Jackie Kallen, you want to reach the people who define the vision for these massive stages.
Based on current 2026 leadership and programming roles, here are the key contacts for the top organizations.
1. The Conferences for Women (National)
This is the “Gold Standard.” They manage the PA, TX, MA, and CA conferences.
- Key Contact: Marianne Griebler
- Title: Director of Programming & Content
- Why: She oversees the speaker selection for all four major state conferences.
- LinkedIn Search: Marianne Griebler – Conference for Women
2. Women Lead Change (WLC)
WLC is highly active in the Midwest with multiple summits per year (including Cedar Rapids and Des Moines 2026).
- Key Contact: Tiffany O’Donnell
- Title: CEO (formerly Executive Director)
- Alternative Contact: Morgan Deitrich (Director of Operations)
- Why: Tiffany has led their massive expansion; Morgan oversees the seamless execution and staffing of events.
- LinkedIn Search: Tiffany O’Donnell – Women Lead Change
3. Society of Women Engineers (SWE)
They are currently planning WE26 in Boston (November 5–7, 2026), which expects 15,000+ attendees.
- Key Contact: Marquita Williams
- Title: Senior Manager, Partnership Development
- Alternative Contact: Rachel Gately (Senior Specialist, Conference Programming)
- Why: Marquita is the point of contact for conference partnerships and professional speaker logistics.
- LinkedIn Search: Marquita Williams – SWE
4. eWomenNetwork
This organization is perfect for Jackie because they value “entrepreneurial grit.”
- Key Contact: Sandra Yancey
- Title: Founder & CEO
- Why: Sandra is very hands-on with her “Women’s Success Summit” and “Speakers Network.” She values high-energy, trailblazing women.
- LinkedIn Search: Sandra Yancey – eWomenNetwork
5. Women in Tech® Global
They host massive “Women in Tech Summits” across the globe.
- Key Contact: Ayumi Moore Aoki
- Title: Founder & CEO
- Why: She is the visionary behind their global summits and often hand-picks the trailblazers who have “shattered glass ceilings.”
- LinkedIn Search: Ayumi Moore Aoki – Women in Tech
Pro-Tip for Messaging on LinkedIn:
When you connect with these individuals, don’t just “Connect.” Use the “Add a Note” feature with a 1-sentence “Hook” like this:
“Hi [Name], I’m reaching out regarding the 2026 speaker lineup. As the representative for Boxing Hall of Famer Jackie Kallen (the ‘First Lady of Boxing’), I believe her 50-year story of resilience would be a knockout addition to your stage. Would love to send over her one-sheet!”