where leadership comes to life
Across cities, sectors, and seasons, women gather through The UpHer Room to serve, build, collaborate, and grow.
Real women • Real rooms • Real transformation
Real leadership in motion
how we build influence
Influence is not accidental — it is built. Our programs are organized into four focused pathways that develop character, capacity, collaboration, and responsible resourcing.
ServeHER
Community Engagement, Mentorship & Service
ServeHER programs cultivate connection, service, and shared responsibility — strengthening communities while grounding women in servant leadership.
Includes:
- •Community-based service initiatives
- •Mentorship and intergenerational connection
- •Programs that foster belonging and civic contribution
FundHER
Resource Mobilization & Stewardship
FundHER is the resource mobilization and stewardship program of The UpHer Room's Center of Excellence, supporting women and women-led initiatives ready for responsible resourcing.
Includes:
- •Micro-grants and targeted sponsorships
- •Fundraising initiatives and campaigns
- •Stewardship education and reporting structures
Access is application- or invitation-based.
BuildHER
Coalition Building & System Level Collaboration
BuildHER is the coalition-building and systems-level collaboration program of The UpHer Room's Center of Excellence. It convenes women-centered organizations and leaders across sectors to strengthen coordination, strategy, and collective impact — reducing duplication and supporting shared solutions.
BuildHER is organization- and leader-facing and operates by invitation.
BecomeHER
Leadership Development & Capacity Building
BecomeHER programs focus on leadership readiness — supporting women as they grow into confident, capable leaders prepared to steward influence responsibly.
Includes:
- •Leadership development experiences
- •Capacity- and readiness-building programs
- •Experiences that support clarity and conviction
what women say
“This isn't just a community—it's family. I learned to own my authority, build with integrity, and shift atmospheres. My life and legacy are different because of it.”
Emily Ike
Founder of Advanced Women Engineers
where to begin
Women and organizations engage with The UpHer Room at different stages — whether exploring, building, or stewarding influence.
To begin:
- •Complete our intake form to share your interests and goals
- •Explore upcoming programs and events
- •Connect with our team to learn about current opportunities