What happens when nearly 250 powerhouse women come together in one room to talk about impact, leadership, and changing the world?

You get an unforgettable afternoon like the one Delivering Good hosted on June 4, 2025 at the Fashion Institute of Technology in New York City — a celebration of purpose, progress, and possibility.

Delivering Good 2025 Impact Summit

The 2025 Women of Impact Summit was a heart-driven, soul-fueled gathering of cross-industry leaders from fashion and finance to beauty, tech, and beyond. All mobilized around one core mission: to lead with purpose.

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The Summit's mission aligned deeply with Delivering Good's core values. Andrea Weiss, Delivering Good Board Chair, reflected on that connection: “For 40 years, Delivering Good has been making impact, not just the buzzword but real impact in the lives of those facing poverty, disaster, and other social challenges. The intersection with the Women of Impact Summit lies in the fact that many of the recipients of DG's work are women: women rebuilding after natural disasters, young women aging out of foster care, women fleeing domestic violence or trafficking. The link between the Summit and Delivering Good's mission is clear, when we engage and empower women, we can change entire communities.”

Conversations Focused on the Importance of Curiosity

The event continued with a keynote conversation between Andrea Moore and veteran journalist Lisa Marsh, whose work has spanned fashion, lifestyle, and culture for decades. Marsh set the tone for the day, emphasizing a key trait shared by impactful leaders: “Curiosity is an underlying theme. I hope that's how we all continue to grow, keep strong.” She also encouraged the audience to embrace reinvention, highlighting the growing trend of individuals pursuing multiple careers over their lifetimes.

Throughout the day, attendees heard from women at the forefront of innovation, leadership, and social change. Panels explored themes such as visionary leadership, sustainability, inclusive beauty, the future of tech, as well as financial empowerment.

Panelists and moderators included: Noreen Allen (YOOBIC), Lockie Andrews (RICH Hair Care), Jennifer Avallon (TUMI), Michelle Bacharach (FindMine), Crystal Barnes (Paramount), Sonal Gandhi (The Lead), Carey Ann Campbell (Southern Tide), Michelle Carter (Mastercard), Lindsey Coffey (2020 Miss Earth), Neda Daneshzadeh (Prelude Growth Partners), Keelin Evans (Macy's), Hedieh Fakhriyazdi (White & Case LLP), Heather Salvatore Gruccio (Ann Taylor), Tennille Kopiasz (Blue Mistral | Fekkai & Bastide), Sarah Miyazawa LaFleur (MM.LaFleur), Patricia Lizarraga (Hypatia Capital), Sabeen Mian (Performance Beauty Group), Danessa Myricks (Danessa Myricks Beauty), Victoria O'Brien (Salesforce), Jessica Parry (Blackstone Group), Missy Pool (Apple), Elly Ross (Lil Sweet Treat), Cara Smyth (Accenture), Sonia Lapinsky (AlixPartners), Barma Uruchima (The Estée Lauder Companies), Stacie Tedesco (QVC Group), and Liah Yoo (KraveBeauty).

During the Beauty, Unfiltered panel, moderator and 2020 Miss Earth Lindsey Coffey shared, “The next generation of leaders is not waiting to be handed power, they're creating it. And beauty, when it's unfiltered and inclusive, can be a catalyst for real change.”

Fireside Chat Shares Stories of Resilience and Courage

The day closed with a powerful fireside chat between Emily Hikade, Founder & CEO of luxury sleepwear brand Petite Plume, and Cate Luzio, Founder & CEO of Luminary. Hikade shared her extraordinary transition from working undercover in the CIA to building a nationally recognized brand carried in over 600 stores. Luzio, a former banking executive and leading voice in women's empowerment, offered practical wisdom on scaling with purpose. Together, their stories exemplified the resilience, vision, and courage celebrated at the Summit.

Delivering Good CEO Matthew Fasciano reflected on the day's energy and looked ahead, highlighting the organization's future-forward approach to measuring impact —focusing on outcomes that go far beyond numbers: “We're not just delivering comfort. We're delivering confidence. We're delivering dignity, pride, and possibility. We're delivering hope — and sometimes, a whole new beginning.”