Ellevate Together: Women Leading with Purpose and Generosity

In celebration of Women’s History Month, Ellevate NNJ is hosting this in-person event at Symposia Bookstore in Hoboken on Saturday, March 21 from 9:30 am - 11:30 am. Come join us for coffee and conversations, and leave with a new friend/business partner/future co-founder.

In our panel discussion, Rujan Ahmed sits down with Ratna Rao, who has worked on product development for brands such as NARS, Pat McGrath, and Briogeo, and Alaina Hucke, who built her career at the intersection of high-stakes health care and global beauty for companies including Pfizer, Haleon and Maybelline, to discuss how they navigated iconic global brands to redefine what it means to lead with purpose and generosity.  

This panel is all about exploring how we construct lives that sustain our leadership and reflect our deepest values. Attendees will walk away with fresh perspectives on intentional career design, the power of community, and what it means to align their ambitions with their values.

TICKET PRICES

Get the Early Bird rate before March 1st!

Members - $10

Guests - $25

After March 1:

Members - $20

Guests - $35

Not an Ellevate member yet? 

We're offering a special 2026 membership rate: $20/month. If you sign up at the event using our QR code, your ticket price will count toward your membership. That means your $25 ticket becomes credit toward your $200 annual membership—making your first year even more affordable.

KNOW BEFORE YOU GO...

Parking & Transportation:

Metered Parking: Available directly outside on Washington Street.

Garages: Affordable options are a 5-minute walk away at 315 Hudson Street or the Midtown Garage (371 4th Street).

Transit: The bookstore is easily accessible via the PATH and NJ Transit (Hoboken Terminal).

Food & Sustainability: We will provide fresh coffee and muffins starting at 9:30 AM. Water will be provided, but in the spirit of sustainability, we encourage you to bring your own reusable water bottle.

Your presence contributes significantly to our ongoing mission to empower and uplift women at every stage of their lives. Whether you're an Ellevate member, or just thinking about it, we can't wait to see you there!