October 23, 2026 | 8:30AM - 5PM

Marshall Health Network Arena
1 Civic Center Plaza
Huntington, WV 25701

Our Goals

This summit is for any woman who’s ever felt the ground shift beneath her and wondered how to move forward. We all experience moments when we have to rethink a direction in life, whether at work or at home. This year, I’m excited to dive into how we can pivot with intention, using our courage, strength and the tools at our fingertips to make more meaningful choices that lead us toward our greater purpose.”

– Alys Smith, Founder of Women Warriors Summit 

Speakers

AWARD-WINNING JOURNALIST & ENTREPRENEUR

EMCEE & HOST

Soledad O’Brien

Soledad O'Brien

Soledad O'Brien

Soledad O’Brien is an award-winning documentarian, journalist, speaker, author, and philanthropist, who founded Soledad O’Brien Productions, a multi-platform media production company dedicated to telling empowering and authentic stories on a range of social issues. She anchors and produces the Hearst TV political magazine program “Matter of Fact with Soledad O’Brien” and is a correspondent for HBO Real Sports.

Alys Smith

FOUNDER OF WOMEN WARRIORS SUMMIT

Alys Smith

Alys Smith

Alys Smith is co-founder of the Wing 2 Wing Foundation, where she supports and facilitates many philanthropic activities that increase access to education, open entrepreneurial doors, and preserve and promote the natural environment of Appalachia A mediator and former attorney, Alys is also the founder of Better2Mediate. She is passionate about her role and platform as the First Lady of Marshall University, supporting women’s equality and empowerment. Her goal is to empower women in Appalachia and beyond to realize their full potential on whatever path they may choose. She is thrilled to unite the community for the Women Warriors Summit.

2023 Summit Highlights

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Thank You to Our Sponsors

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Interested in becoming a sponsor?

The Women Warriors Summit is a gathering of women (and supportive men) of all ages, demographics, and backgrounds to shine a spotlight and give the hidden voices of women a stage and grant them the power to say “NO” and the courage to say “YES.”  Your sponsorship helps us achieve this objective while providing you with access and brand visibility to this community network.

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