INAUGURAL MIAMI-DADE WOMEN’S SUMMIT TO UNITE LEADERS FOR HISTORIC COUNTYWIDE GATHERING ON SATURDAY, JUNE 20TH, 2026
First time event to highlight issues impacting local women
NORTH MIAMI, FL (June 16, 2026)
The North Miami Commission for Women, in partnership with Center for Equitable Access and Treatment of Trauma (CEATT), is proud to announce the inaugural Miami-Dade Women’s Summit, taking place on Saturday, June 20, 2026, from 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM, at the Miami-Dade College School of Justice Center, 11380 NW 27th Avenue, Miami, Florida 33167. This historic, countywide summit brings together government, business, and community leaders to build a unified vision for women, girls, and families in Miami-Dade.
According to the 2025 Voices of Florida Women Survey Report, conducted by the Florida Commission on the Status of Women in partnership with University of North Florida and the University of Miami School of Law Human Rights Clinic, the top concerns among Florida women include Economic Security (55%), Healthcare Access & Affordability (55%), and Violence Against Women (35%), particularly among women ages 18–24. The findings align with preliminary research from the Miami-Dade Safety Project led by the UM Law Human Rights Clinic.
Confirmed to attend are Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine-Cava, Miami-Dade County Commissioner Vicki Lopez, Founder of Wonderful Counselor, Dr. Magda Demerritt, Florida Commission on the Status of Women, Commissioner Belinda Keiser, Founder of Mental Health Dealer, Dr. Tania Guerrier, award-winning attorney and businesswoman, Natalie Figgers and hosted by media executive, correspondent and lifestyle Influencer, Nicky Wesley and award-winning recording artist & cultural ambassador, Edward Mena, alongside advocates, entrepreneurs, business leaders, educators, and emerging changemakers from across South Florida.
Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava, who emphasizes the necessity of local advocacy, comments: “Leadership starts at the local level. It’s critically important that we do more to mentor girls and women to prepare them for leadership roles,” said Mayor Levine Cava. “We have taken steps forward, and that progress will continue to ascend with a greater approach to equality of opportunity across the board.”
Designed by an advisory board chaired by Dr. Naomi Esther Blemur, the summit was created to cultivate intentional leadership, strengthen strategic collaboration, and address the evolving challenges facing women, families, and communities today. The summit’s programming is curated to foster strategic partnerships, meaningful dialogue, and action-oriented solutions that advance women, families, and communities throughout the region.
“The Miami-Dade Women’s Summit is more than an event—it is a movement to unify, activate, and elevate women across every sector of our community,” said Dr. Blemur. “As Chair, I am committed to creating spaces where women are not only seen and heard but are intentionally positioned to lead with purpose and lasting impact.”
Established in 2021 by North Miami Councilwoman Mary Estimé-Irvin, the North Miami Commission for Women operates under the motto, “Rooted in service, rising for change.” The summit represents a pivotal step in the Commission’s mission to build a sustainable pipeline of leadership and opportunity for future generations.
Reserve your seat at https://miamidadewomensummit.eventbrite.com.
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About the City of North Miami
North Miami is a suburban city, located in northeast Miami-Dade County, Florida. It is roughly ten miles (16 km) north of Miami. The City lies on the Biscayne Bay, which surrounds the Biscayne Bay Campus of Florida International University. North Miami is home to a diverse demographic of residents. With approximately 64,000 residents, it is among the ten largest cities in Miami-Dade County. It is the home to the Oleta River State Park; the largest urban park in the Florida State Park System and the nationally accredited Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA).
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Originally published at https://www.northmiamifl.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=483
