YWCA Northeast Indiana invites women to come together for Coffee & Conversations! These quarterly events provide a welcoming space for women to connect, learn, and empower one another by sharing experiences and insights.
Coffee & Conversations provides an opportunity for women to learn from each other through:
Shared experiences
Women can relate to similar challenges and obstacles faced by other women, fostering understanding and empathy.
Mentorship and guidance
Experienced women can provide valuable advice and support to those navigating career paths or personal situations.
Building confidence
Sharing successes and overcoming insecurities within a female network can boost self-esteem and confidence.
Unique perspectives
Women often bring different viewpoints and approaches to problem-solving, enriching the learning process.
This year’s series is focused on empowering women in the workforce. Our next event is November 6th – Empower to Empathize: Understanding the Survivor’s Journey. Whether you are beginning your career or a little more seasoned, we look forward to learning from each other through our lived experience.
You're Invited!
Dive deep into a conversation about domestic violence and the emotions of survivors and their children. Our annual Circle event is often an extremely emotional and impactful experience that leaves attendees with a lot to process long after it ends. This year's Circle is on October 30th. Join us for a special edition of Coffee & Conversations that will provide a unique opportunity for women to come back together and continue the important discussion that began at Circle. You are welcome at this conversation even if you were unable to attend Circle!
Meet the Speaker
Jennifer Rohlf
Director of Empowerment, YWCA Northeast Indiana
Jennifer joined YWCA Northeast Indiana’s team in 2013. As Director of Empowerment, she oversees all domestic violence and sexual violence advocacy services as well as the scholarship program. Before becoming the Director of Empowerment, she served as YWCA’s Community Education Coordinator.
Jennifer graduated from Purdue University with a Bachelor’s of Science in Public Health Promotion. She is a 2015 New Professional Journey Fellow, a 2016 award recipient of Fort Wayne Business Weekly’s 20 Millennials Making A Difference, and a 2017 graduate of the Foellinger Leadership Lab. She is currently a member of the Mayor’s Commission on Domestic Violence, Rape, and Sexual Harassment, as well as a member of several Domestic Violence Taskforces.
Jennifer enjoys spending time with her husband and daughter exploring the many family friendly events, parks, and activities around Fort Wayne. She also enjoys completing DIY projects to give her mind a break and get a chance to do more labor intensive activities. She also loves to relax in the evening with a good TV series.
Save the date for our upcoming 2025 events:
- Thursday, November 6th – Empower to Empathize: Understanding the Survivor’s Journey
- Thursday, December 11th – Empower Your Spark: Reigniting Strength in the Face of Burnout
Check out recaps from our past Coffee & Conversations events!
September 18, 2025 – Empower to Change: Breaking Patterns & Building New Habits
June 17, 2025 – Empower & Engage: How to Have Courageous Conversations
March 18, 2025 – Empower Your Journey: Work-Life Balance Tips for Moms
December 13, 2023 – Be a Flamingo in a World of Chameleons: Branding the Uniqueness of You!
September 27, 2023 – Be a Forrest Gump: Refusing to Let Your Fears Stop You!!
June 28, 2023 – The Power of Positive Gossip.
March 29, 2023 – Power of Words: Change Your Words, Change Your World.