Angela Ruggiero is one of the most prominent ice hockey players in the world, and a member of the 2015 Hockey Hall of Fame. She has competed in four Olympics with the U.S. Olympic Ice Hockey team, winning a gold medal in 1998, silver in 2002 and 2010, and bronze in 2006. Ruggiero will share her story of defying gender stereotypes while empowering girls and women at the 14th Annual Power of the Purse luncheon on Thursday, September 20, 2018 at the KI Convention Center.

During her successful career with the U.S. Women’s National Hockey Team, Ruggiero wore the USA jersey in more games than any other man or woman in USA Hockey history. In addition to her incredible athletic talent, Ruggiero graduated cum laude with a bachelor’s degree from Harvard University, where she was a four-time All American and national champion. She also earned her M.Ed. from the University of Minnesota in Sports Management and her M.B.A. from Harvard Business School.

Professionally, Ruggiero is the CEO of Sports Innovation Lab, the first market research company focused on the intersection of sports and technology. She’s also a member of the International Olympic Committee, authored an autobiography called “Breaking the Ice,” and was featured on season six of NBC’s hit TV show, “The Apprentice.”

The Power of the Purse luncheon is the primary fundraising event for the Women’s Fund of Greater Green Bay, which raises money to help support leadership and self-esteem initiatives for local women and girls. Since the inception of the Women’s Fund, more than $2.5 million has been raised, and over $725,000 granted to more than 80 initiatives and programs in our community.

The event on September 20 includes a popular silent auction of high-end purses, a raffle, and an engaging program about the impact being made in our local community through the grants awarded from the Women’s Fund. Women and men are encouraged to attend to learn more about the Women’s Fund cause of empowering women and inspiring girls in our community.

Doors for Power of the Purse will open at 10:00 a.m. for networking, to view the silent auction, and to purchase raffle tickets. Lunch will begin at 11:30 a.m. with the program to follow. For more information, visit www.womensfundgb.org.