Women Empowerment Wednesday
October 7 @ 6:00 pm
Women Empowerment Wednesday returns Oct. 7 with a conversation featuring Vanessa Blanco-Banos, a real estate attorney and president of the Junior League of Miami.
Blanco-Banos has practiced law for 20 years and has been involved with the Junior League of Miami for the past decade. As president, she leads the organization’s work focused on women’s leadership, volunteer service, collaboration, and training. She is also co-owner of The Grove Title & Trust, PLLC in Coconut Grove with her husband, Javier.
Her community involvement includes serving as a Big Sister with Big Brothers Big Sisters, volunteering in her children’s schools, mentoring young women at Our Lady of Lourdes Academy, and mentoring University of Florida students through the UF Hispanic Alumni Association.
Blanco-Banos will be interviewed by Tara Auclair, director of development for SSJ Health Foundation. Their conversation will address women in leadership, mentorship, community service, professional life, and supporting the next generation of women leaders.
The event begins at 6 pm at 2714 Ponce de Leon Blvd., Coral Gables. Tickets are $40 per person and include a wine tasting and tapas. Attendance is limited to 35 women.