As a Visionary Access donor, you are a champion of progress, empowerment, and recognition.
With your VIP-level donation, you will receive:
Complimentary Brunch – Enjoy a specially curated meal sponsored by Chicago Chicken and Waffles & Tastes of Bri.Signature Cocktail – A complimentary drink to toast to change and excellence
Custom Gift Bag – Filled with exclusive items to commemorate the occasionGuaranteed Seating – Reserved access to premium seating for an elevated experience.
All day access.
This RSVP includes:
Entry to the Main Event – Celebrate this year’s honorees and their impactNetworking Opportunities – Connect with leaders, advocates, and fellow supportersLive Program Access – Experience a powerful panel, fun room & an all day pass. While this RSVP is free, donations are encouraged to support the mission of Raise Your Glass and its commitment to honoring Black women making a difference.
With your donation you will receive:
Complimentary Brunch – A curated meal sponsored by Chicago Chicken and Waffles & Tastes of Bri.
Guaranteed Seating – Reserved seating for a comfortable and engaging experienceAll-Day Access – Enjoy full access to the event, including all scheduled programs and networking opportunities.
This ticket allows you entry all day.
Whether you're coming to hang out or network this is the place for you.
This ticket comes with a free signature cocktail from our curated menu.
Ticket does not come with guaranteed seating.
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All items are non-refundable, all sales are final.
All items are non-refundable under any circumstances.
Ages 12 and up.
Raise Your Glass is an annual celebration of Black women who shatter the glass ceiling and redefine power.
This year’s theme, “Unsung Heroes,” honors Black women who wear an invisible cape every day—champions of mental health, medicine, and wellness whose impact extends far beyond their professions.
The UNSUNG HEROES:
Dr. Patricia Robinson, MD. – Breast Oncologist & Hematologist, Northwestern MedicineDr. Tina Wheat, MD, MPH. – Family Medicine Specialist, Northwestern Medicine
Camesha Jones, LCSW – Founder, Sister Afya Community Mental Health WellnessDominique Davis – Birth & Postpartum Doula, Researcher with the Chicago Birthworks Collective, UIC’s Melanated Group Midwifery Care
Da’Jonese Turner, LCPC - Clinical Therapist
2025 Social Impact Honorees:
Genesis Roberts - Fitness Entrepreneur
Monique Clemons, Psy. M. – Senior Program Coordinator for Community Outreach and Engagement, Robert H. Lurie Comprehensive Cancer Center of Northwestern University
Niaria Marshall, LSW- Manager of Training and Organizational Development in Nonprofit Management
Music by: DJ CA$H-ERA
All proceeds & donations benefit The Nicole's House Foundation.
The event schedule consists of:
12-1:30PM - Brunch
1:30-3PM - Raise Your Glass
3-4PM- Mixer
All day fun room.
