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The Gearing Up Program is a cohort model building professional and personal skills for early to mid-career women+ professionals, and addresses the leaky pipeline, highlighted in the Women in the Workplace report by McKinsey & Co and LeanIn.org., at the individual, organizational, and systemic level. In collaboration with Bentley’s renowned scholars, the CWB provides insights that break down structural barriers and offer practical strategies for building more inclusive, high-performing organizations, cultivating a robust pipeline of women+ leaders who are well-prepared for key roles in their organization.

For more information, please reach out to Cindy Zavala Hanshaw, chanshaw@bentley.edu.

Gearing Up: A Career Catalyst for Women+

Sponsorship Opportunities

Bypassing the Broken Rung: It's Just Good Business

Retain Top Talent. Develop Emerging Leaders. Recognize High Performers.

Over the years, the conference has consistently delivered tangible leadership skills, fostering a community of women+ professionals eager to expand their networks, seek mentorship and set achievable goals. Doing so empowers participants to confidently advance in their careers despite systemic barriers. As Gearing Up evolves into a robust, year-round leadership development program, we are offering ongoing in-person, virtual, and asynchronous programming. These experiences provide more opportunities to connect with others, learn from experts, and implement data-driven strategies to advance women+ leaders at every level.

Empower Women+ Leaders of Tomorrow

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$20,000

Presenting Sponsor Designation
20 employee cohort for all virtual and in-person sessions
20 tickets to The Gearing Up Leadership Awards Luncheon (March 2027)
- Logo on reserved table
12-month Content Subscription
CWB custom workshop or coaching
CWB "Lunch and Learn" program
Speak on a panel (optional)
Introduce a speaker (optional)
Brand visibility benefits

Become a Champion Sponsor

$10,000

10 employee cohort for virtual and in-person sessions
10 tickets to The Gearing Up Leadership Awards Luncheon (March 2027)
- Logo on reserved table
12-month Content Subscription
Speak on a panel (optional)
Introduce a speaker (optional)
CWB "Lunch and Learn" program
Brand visibility benefits

Become an Ally Sponsor

$7,500

7 employee cohort for all virtual and in-person sessions
7 tickets to The Gearing Up Leadership Awards Luncheon (March 2027)
- Logo on reserved table
12-month Content Subscription
Introduce a speaker (optional)
Brand visibility benefits

Become an Advocate Sponsor

$5,000

5 employee cohort for all virtual and in-person sessions
5 tickets to The Gearing Up Leadership Awards Luncheon (March 2027)
- Logo on reserved table
12-month Content Subscription
Brand visibility benefits

Become an Amplifier Sponsor

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Ally Sponsors

Amplifier Sponsors

Yaro Fong-Olivares a Gearing Up Leadership Conference

Providing the type of programming and community this conference offers is only one step toward supporting women who aspire to corporate leadership. The other half of the equation lies with companies and allies who are equally committed to creating environments where the ambition of women and gender-expansive individuals can be celebrated and where they can see themselves reflected in leadership roles.

Dr. Yaro Fong-Olivares

Executive Director

Gearing Up Sponsorship

Investing in Women+ is Good Business