Summer of Wonder Soirée — Join Me and Some of SoCal’s Most Inspiring Women for an Afternoon of Inspiration, Celebration & Connection

On Saturday, August 16th, the Summer of Wonder Soirée will take place at the stunning International Towers in Long Beach, bringing together leaders, innovators, and visionaries for an unforgettable afternoon. If you’ve been waiting for the perfect excuse to dress up, soak in ocean views, and mingle with some of SoCal’s most inspiring innovators — this is it.

This isn’t just another event. It’s a one-of-a-kind ocean-view gathering featuring:

• Poolside mingling & signature cocktails 🍸

• Charcuterie boards worth breaking your diet for 🧀

• Interactive activities to spark creativity

• Two powerhouse panel conversations on leadership, innovation, and creating the future we want to see

• After party at KCRW Summer Nights with music, dancing, and waterfront views 🎶

✨ Featured Speakers:

• Lea Eriksen – CIO, City of Long Beach

• Tracy Colunga – Former Chief Innovation Officer, City of Long Beach; CEO, Colunga & Associates

• Ray Lopez-Chang – Innovative leader shaping the future of communities

• Amber Rose Kandarian – Investor & Founder/CEO, SheShark Ventures

• Melissa Kyle Cofer – Founder/CEO, Build With Mel

• DW Ferrell – Founder/CEO, Localism

• Lisa Mae Brunson – Founder of Wonder Women Tech

🎤 Program Highlights:

Panel One: The Future is Built, Not Predicted: Bold Leadership & Purposeful Innovation
How leaders across industries are building the future through innovation rooted in values, purpose, and long-term impact.

Panel Two: Leading with Your North Star: Vision, Alignment & Collective Impact
Exploring how purpose-driven leaders stay aligned to their mission, navigate uncertainty, and build movements that matter.

🎉 A Double Celebration

This year’s soirée will also mark two major milestones:

• Lisa Mae Brunson’s Birthday 🎂

• Wonder Women Tech’s 10-Year Anniversary 🎈

💌 Why You Should Grab Your Ticket Now

This event is exclusive and space is limited. Every ticket purchased directly supports the mission of Wonder Women Tech, a nonprofit dedicated to uplifting women and underrepresented innovators in tech and business.

📅 Date: Saturday, August 16th
📍 Location: International Towers, Long Beach, CA
🎟 Get Your Ticket Here: wondersummersoiree.eventbrite.com

If you’ve ever wanted to surround yourself with visionaries, change-makers, and people building a better future — this is your chance. Don’t wait. Tickets are going fast!