Join us for our 7th annual Women's History Month Symposium! Sunday, March 8th, 10:30am - 12:00pm.
To celebrate this year’s Women’s History Month, Heaven Gallery and Equity Arts invite three women that embody generosity, collaboration and equity. This year's International Women's Day theme is Give to Gain, encouraging a mindset to forge equality with a focus on giving respect, resources, and a voice. This group embodies giving by leading the way for social change through community building and action. The goal of this event is for women to tell their stories in order to inspire present and future generations. By creating momentum and inspiring interest, we can uplift and empower communities to start their own projects and get involved in elevating female leadership.
Symposium speakers include:
Laura Yepez (@1stwardly)
Eva-Dina Delgado (@repdelgado3)
Christina Rice (@withlove_chrissy)
Coffee and pastries will be served, save the date!
Laura Yepez: 1st Ward Democratic Committeperson
Elected in 2024 as the 1st Ward Democratic Committeewoman, Laura Yepez is the first woman to represent the 1st Ward. Laura is a long-time resident, proud mom and small business owner. Laura is deeply committed to advancing LGBTQIA+ rights, protecting women’s and immigrant rights, fighting for working families and building a more just and inclusive community.
Christina Rice: Executive Director of Global Girls Inc.
Christina Rice is a born-and-raised Chicagoan working at the intersection of youth development, technology, and community-driven innovation. She serves as Executive Director of Global Girls, Inc., a girls’ development institution supporting girls and young women ages 6–24 through arts-centered leadership, cultural exchange, and creative skill-building. A proud Global Girls alumna, Christina now leads the organization into its next chapter—evolving its vision from performance-based arts programming into a broader ecosystem for leadership, creativity, and global connection. Across her work, Christina is passionate about helping people, especially women and girls, build confidence, claim space, and shape the systems that shape their lives.
Eva-Dina Delgado: Illinois State Representative (D)
Representative Eva-Dina Delgado is serving in her second term in the Illinois House of Representatives. She is the Chair of the Immigration & Human Rights committee, Vice - Chairperson of Public Utilities Committee, and on the following Child Care Access & Early childhood, Commercial & Property, Financial Institutions & Licensing, Gaming, Judiciary - Civil, and Transportation: Vehicles & Safety.
Eva-Dina has been deeply involved in her community. Her work includes Lawyers Lend-a-Hand to Youth (an organization that supports one-on-one mentorship for youth) and sitting on the Saint Anthony Hospital board, a hospital that serves majority Latino and African American communities. She currently resides on the Northwest Side of Chicago with her husband and daughter.