Held on April 30, 2025, at The Progress in San Francisco, Rise Up Together’s Evening of Impact brought together over 100 changemakers, philanthropists, and global leaders to celebrate the power of grassroots leadership and collective action in building a more just and gender-equal future.

Rise Up Together’s Executive Director and Co-founder Denise Dunning shared how Rise Up Together is advancing gender justice by working closely with leaders around the world to improve the lives of women, girls, and gender-nonconforming people in their communities.