Nov|14|2025
The 21st annual Women Building Community Luncheon (WBC) celebrated the work of the New Hampshire Women’s Foundation and our 2025 grantees.
WBC is one the best events of the year — a day for inspiration, connection and action. This must-attend event brought together new and old friends as we create a stronger New Hampshire for women and girls.
This year’s program featured special guest speaker Teresa C. Younger.
Teresa C. Younger is the President and CEO of the Ms. Foundation for Women. She is an activist, advocate, renowned public speaker, organizational strategist, and a proven leader in the philanthropic and policy sectors.
Teresa has spent 30 years on the frontlines of some of the most critical battles for comprehensive equity and the elimination of institutionalized oppression.
Prior to joining the Ms. Foundation for Women, Younger served as the executive director of the Connecticut General Assembly’s Permanent Commission on the Status of Women and as executive director of the ACLU of Connecticut — the first African American and first woman to hold that position.
Younger is a thought leader at the critical intersections of gender and race. Within the philanthropic sector, she has worked on initiatives to shape and change the narrative of women and girls, including Women’s Funding Network, Grantmakers for Girls of Color, Philanthropy New York, Black Girl Freedom Fund and Funders for Reproductive Equity. She was named one of the “50 Most Powerful Women in Philanthropy” and to the “Top 100 Leaders in Philanthropy” by Inside Philanthropy.
Additionally, Younger serves on a number of boards including the Ethel Walker School, Equal Justice Works and Hedgebrook.
Younger is a graduate of the University of North Dakota, was awarded an Honorary Doctorate of Letters in Humanities from the University of New Haven and was inducted into the Connecticut Women’s Hall of Fame. She is also a proud lifetime Girl Scout and Gold Award recipient.
Prior to joining the Ms. Foundation for Women, Younger served as the executive director of the Connecticut General Assembly’s Permanent Commission on the Status of Women and as executive director of the ACLU of Connecticut — the first African American and first woman to hold that position.
Younger is a thought leader at the critical intersections of gender and race. Within the philanthropic sector, she has worked on initiatives to shape and change the narrative of women and girls, including Women’s Funding Network, Grantmakers for Girls of Color, Philanthropy New York, Black Girl Freedom Fund and Funders for Reproductive Equity. She was named one of the “50 Most Powerful Women in Philanthropy” and to the “Top 100 Leaders in Philanthropy” by Inside Philanthropy.
Additionally, Younger serves on a number of boards including the Ethel Walker School, Equal Justice Works and Hedgebrook.
Younger is a graduate of the University of North Dakota, was awarded an Honorary Doctorate of Letters in Humanities from the University of New Haven and was inducted into the Connecticut Women’s Hall of Fame. She is also a proud lifetime Girl Scout and Gold Award recipient.
DOUBLETREE HOTEL
700 ELM ST, MANCHESTER, NH
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Before the luncheon, we will present our latest Status of Women research report – followed by a panel discussion.
Before the Luncheon begins at noon, visit our Grantee Showcase (11:00–11:45 AM), where you can learn about the impact of our incredible grantees!
