Elevate - AN EXTRAORDINARY EVENING TO LIFT WOMEN THROUGH EDUCATION

Celebrating Success at Elevate 2026

An Extraordinary Evening to Lift Women Through Higher Education

On Saturday, September 19, more than 200 supporters gathered to celebrate the remarkable achievements of WWIN Star Scholars and alumnae and to reaffirm a simple but powerful belief: when women succeed, we all win.

Together, we raised more than $465,000 (and counting) to help Washington women facing barriers to opportunity succeed in college and careers. These investments in education create lasting change, helping women achieve their goals while strengthening families, communities and our state.

Thank you to everyone who made Elevate 2026 a success, and especially to our featured alumna speaker, Rasha, now a flight instructor and WWIN volunteer, who shared this:

“I am proud to be the one telling another aspiring female pilot that she belongs in the cockpit. Believing in yourself when the odds are stacked against you is difficult, and hearing someone who was once in your shoes say “you belong” out loud can change everything.

And I am fortunate to be able to say “you belong” to the next generation of WWIN Scholars: reviewing applications from talented, ambitious women seeking the same opportunities I sought. Every time I read one of their essays, I see a piece of myself in it—and I feel the weight and honor of being part of the community that once lifted me up.”