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2026 REACH Women's Conference

March 25, 2026

Benton Convention Center

Winston-Salem, NC

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2026 REACH Women's Conference?

Learn more about speaker and presenter opportunities at our 2026 conference here.

Mission

The REACH Women's Network seeks to advance economic development and promote gender equity by elevating the collective voice and influence of women in the workplace.

As an organization, we strive to Recognize, Encourage, Advance, and Connect women.

Our members REACH over to each other,
REACH up in our careers, REACH out to the community, and REACH back to other women on the journey.

Voices from the Network:

Insightful Reflections from Events Empowering Women in the Workforce

Can Philanthropy be a Catalyst for Systems Change?

MacKenzie Scott’s bold, unconditional, unrestricted giving to nonprofits is ushering in a new era of “trust-based philanthropy,” said Dianne Chipps Bailey, Managing Director and National Philanthropic Strategy Executive for Bank of America. Dianne Chipps Bailey and Iris Cole Bailey was the featured speaker at “Philanthropy as a Catalyst for Systems Change: A Fireside Chat.” The Oct. 9 event at the Anderson Center of Winston-Salem State University was co-presented by REACH Wom

Megan Hoyt

Member Spotlight: Carmen Canales

This member spotlight was written by Ollie Turner, a college student at University of Colorado Boulder and intern with REACH Women's Network. This blog post was part of her project to conduct information interviews with REACH members. Carmen Canales, REACH Member and CEO of Channel Consulting Group Carmen Canales is the Founder and CEO of Channel Consulting Group, which she began in 2023 after leading Human Resources and Talent initiatives across multiple industries. Her firm

Ollie Turner

Member Spotlight: Katina Little

This member spotlight was written by Ollie Turner, a college student at University of Colorado Boulder and intern with REACH Women's Network. This blog post was part of her project to conduct information interviews with REACH members. Katina Little, REACH Member and Owner of Purposeful Pediatrics Katina Little opened her mobile pediatric practice, Purposeful Pediatrics, in 2023 after working in the healthcare system for more than twenty years and becoming very aware of the ba

Ollie Turner

2025 REACH Women's Conference Recap

REACH Reports

Career Advancement

Advancement is very important to working women in Forsyth County, but many women are frustrated by opportunities, pace, and policies.

Forsyth County v. National Surveys

Working women in Winston-Salem are more satisfied on a number of work and jobfactors than women nationally, but compensation comes up short.

Work-Life Integration

Reframing the notion of work-life balance as work-life integration is more reflective of reality for working women...

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We believe that by working together – supporting, championing, and investing in one another – women can improve our own lives and the lives of women around us.

REACH Women's Network Core Value

News & Events

Join us in Welcoming Our First Executive Director!

Photo of Megan Hoyt, Executive Director of REACH Women's Network. Megan is a White women with brown hair.

Megan Hoyt
Executive Director, REACH Women's Network

Megan, a Wake Forest University graduate with a strong foundation in Winston-Salem, has accepted the role of Executive Director of REACH Women's Network, aligning with her dedication to diversity and equity. With her background in social work, experience in nonprofit organizations, higher education, and career coaching, Megan brings a unique skill set and deep community ties to her new position.

Read the full press release.

REACH Women's Network Profile Feature

April 1, 2024

what SHE said text, for the Executive Summary of the 2024 Women in the Workplace Report

The Executive Summary of the Community Survey of Women in the Workplace is now available for download here. Learn what women in Forsyth County said about their career and employer satisfaction, benefits priorities, and more.

Community Survey
of Women in the Workplace

Learn more about this important research project designed to assess the challenges faced by women in the workplace and to provide employers with actionable information to support women.