100 Women Sydney : From Founders to Change Makers

An evening of connection, conversation, and meaningful impact.

Join us in Sydney for a special event celebrating the power of everyday philanthropy and women-led change.

We’re excited to welcome Alicia Curtis, Co-Founder of 100 Women, and Jessica Brown, Founder and CEO of the Warrior Woman Foundation and a 2024 Grant Recipient, as our guest speakers for From Founders to Change Makers.

Alicia will reflect on her journey founding 100 Women and how the giving circle model continues to grow its national impact, bringing people together to create lasting change for women and girls.

Jessica will share how the 2024 grant is helping her organisation empower vulnerable young women to become resilient, independent, and financially secure.

Whether you’re a long-time supporter or new to the 100 Women community, this is a fantastic opportunity to connect with like-minded individuals and hear first-hand how your support makes a difference.

Our events are welcoming, inspiring, and open to all genders. Your ticket includes drinks, appetisers, and a chance to win a lucky door prize. All proceeds support 100 Women’s mission to grow a community of everyday philanthropists creating real impact across Australia and beyond.

Meet Our Speakers

Alicia Curtis
Co-Founder of 100 Women, Alicia Curtis is a passionate advocate for everyday philanthropy, with a career dedicated to leadership development and community impact. For more than two decades, she has empowered individuals to realise their potential to lead and drive meaningful change—both in the workplace and within their communities.

In 2001, Alicia founded her leadership development company, Alyceum, and has since earned numerous accolades for challenging traditional ideas about who can lead and what leadership looks like. She holds a Master’s in Business Leadership and has been recognised as one of Australia’s 100 Women of Influence. Her vision continues to shape and inspire 100 Women’s growing movement of everyday people becoming powerful philanthropists.

Jessica Brown
Jessica Brown is a social entrepreneur and the Founder and CEO of the Warrior Woman Foundation. With over 30 years’ experience working with at-risk young people, Jessica’s career began in high school teaching before expanding into child protection advocacy and mentoring.

In 2003, she established the Life Changing Experiences Foundation, where she led the award-winning SISTER2sister mentoring program for 17 years, transforming the lives of hundreds of teenage girls across NSW and VIC. In 2020, she launched the Warrior Woman Foundation—a national, holistic initiative supporting vulnerable young women to become resilient, independent, and financially secure.

A strong advocate for financial wellbeing and economic independence, Jessica works to improve financial literacy and reduce vulnerability to financial abuse. In 2024, she was appointed to the NSW Serious Offenders Review Council, where she contributes her lived experience as a homicide survivor to meaningful justice reform.

About 100 Women

100 Women is a dynamic giving circle that’s reshaping philanthropy in Australia. Through the power of collective giving, we fund life-changing projects for women and girls—making it possible for everyday people to drive extraordinary impact.
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