CAREER & LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE
March 07, 2026

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

Join us for a day of impact an immersive leadership and professional development experience for women and allies focused on the future of work and leadership. This transformative experience delivers raw, real, and relevant insights from thought leaders who have navigated their own career journeys, pivoted boldly, and achieved lasting success.

If you are navigating change, preparing for your next level, or rethinking your path in a shifting workplace, this experience is for you.

Emerging Leaders: Leaders preparing to scale their careers, expand leadership capability, and step into greater responsibility.
Strategic Professionals: Mid-career professionals seeking mentorship, clarity, and a roadmap for leadership development.
Culture Shapers: Those dedicated to building inclusive and equitable workplaces.
Active Allies: Men and organizational partners invested in advancing gender equity and supporting women’s professional growth.
Global and Forward Thinking Leaders: Anyone eager to invest in themselves while contributing to the empowerment of women worldwide.

Our panel features Women—and Allies—who bring a wealth of career knowledge and experiences to share. Through breakout sessions, power lunches, and speeches, you'll gain insight into the challenges they've faced; their unique insight into overcoming obstacles; and the fuel that they used to power their success.

Rachael Boone

VISIONARY

KEYNOTE SPEAKER

Chief Estella D. Patterson

Estella D. Patterson was sworn in as Chief of the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department (CMPD) on December 1, 2025, marking her as the first female chief in the city's history. She returns home to Charlotte after dedicating 25 years to CMPD, rising from a 1996 recruit to deputy chief in roles including patrol sergeant, academy trainer, division commander, recruitment commander, and Internal Affairs commander. She also served with distinction in the U.S. Army Reserve from 1996 to 2005, completing combat tours in Kosovo and Iraq and earning the Army Commendation Medal. Her education includes a BA in political science from UNC Charlotte, an MS in criminal justice from the University of Oklahoma, graduation from the FBI National Academy, and attendance at the Senior Management Institute for Police.

From 2021 to 2025, Chief Patterson led the Raleigh Police Department as its chief, introducing innovations like the Civilian Crash Investigations unit, the Raleigh Police Department Foundation (raising millions for morale and projects), and transforming the intelligence center into a Real-Time Crime Center. She achieved notable successes such as a 100% homicide clearance rate in 2024, significant violent crime reductions, improved recruitment to cut vacancies, and stronger community trust through initiatives like Coffee with a Cop.

ABOUT US

SHEEvolved is a transformative career and leadership development conference founded by Rachael Boone, dedicated to empowering women and allies to break beyond limits and thrive in professional spaces.

We inspire through trailblazing speakers, deliver practical strategies for growth, foster inclusive networks, and support global women's charities—equipping you to lead with purpose and Evolve boldly.

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN

Walk away equipped with powerful insights and tools to thrive in today's evolving workplace:

Global perspectives on women and allies driving innovation and economic empowerment worldwide.
Strategies to reclaim professional power, reduce distraction, and lead with clarity and presence in complex, high-demand work environments, and fully show up presence.
Techniques for building positive communities, engaging networks, and fostering meaningful connections, that supports growth, sponsorship, and career advancement.
Practical ways allies can create inclusive and equitable professional environments
Proven workforce development strategies to reskill, upskill, and future-proof your career pathway in an AI-influenced world of work.
How to pivot and position entrepreneurship as a career pathway.
Hands-on tools, upskilling strategies, and future-ready leadership tactics.

OWN your career. INVEST in yourself. EXPAND your network.

TESTIMONIALS

"This was one of the most empowering Women’s Leadership event that I have ever attended. I left amazed, enlightened, propelled & compelled for “next level” action. Thank you for nurturing & elevating us- our thoughts; our soul; our purpose with your vision!

A. Smith