- December 5, 2025
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Rachel Dibbs and Michelle Velasquez struck a pose behind a photo frame.
Lisa Hultquist, Liefke Myers, Laureen Martinez, Jill Swidler, Sheena Fowler and Tracy Turk coordinated in pink and black.
Mae Ashby and Charmaine DeGlas enjoyed catching up with each other.
Gayle Coutant, Megan Smith and Cindy Francis volunteered at the luncheon.
Women United Luncheon co-chair Kari Conley welcomed attendees.
Women United Luncheon co-chair Yolanda Londoño told attendees about how important the cause they’re supporting is.
Bernadette Spong, CFO of Orlando Health, shared a few words with the audience.
Jeff Hagward, president and CEO of Heart of Florida United Way, explained the significance of the work HOFUW does.
Jeff Hagward, president and CEO of Heart of Florida United Way, brought McKayla out on stage to talk about her love for reading.
Special guest McKayla helped collect donations from women in attendance. The funds collected will go toward funding three virtual libraries for three different schools.
Keynote speaker Dr. Elizabeth Cobbs talked about her newest book, “The Hello Girls.”
Alison Verni and Sandra Pighini chatted before the luncheon started.
Christina Criser, Stephanie Colón, Sarah Massey, Trish Buchanan and Melissa Bornmann looked lovely.
Mary Lee Walker and Lisa Blackwelder posed in front of the backdrop.
Giselle Allen, Brittany Cooke and Nancy Pazos were all smiles.
Liefke Myers, Susan Carey and Tracy Turk had fun with the photo frame.
ORLANDO Hundreds of women gathered Thursday, Feb. 22, for an afternoon of food, networking and supporting education and literacy initiatives during the Women United Luncheon. Held at the Hyatt Regency Orlando, the luncheon is an event held by the Heart of Florida United Way organization, which is Central Florida’s largest supporter of local health and human-service agencies. All proceeds from the luncheon will benefit Women United’s education and literacy initiatives, such as funding digital libraries for three different schools.
