When? November 5th, 2025, 8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

Where? Queens University Sports Complex & Conference Center

What? Join Queens University of Charlotte for the inaugural Leadership Rising Breakfast, launching a year-long celebration of women’s leadership in conjunction with the Queens University Charlotte BusinessWoman of the Year’s 40th anniversary.

This special morning event will feature a fireside chat with Joan Zimmerman, Queens honorary alumna and the first-ever Charlotte BusinessWoman of the Year recipient (1986). The conversation will be moderated by fellow Queens alumna Laine Coplin, highlighting Joan’s personal leadership journey, her insights on resilience and innovation, and her advice for emerging leaders.

This breakfast marks the beginning of a new tradition at Queens—creating space to honor the past, inspire the present, and empower the next generation of leadership.

Price: $75