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Generation WOW Jacksonville Celebrates 13 Years of Inspiring Girls and Building Futures
GENERATION WOW CELEBRATES 13 YEARS OF INSPIRING GIRLS AND BUILDING FUTURES IN JACKSONVILLE
November 7, 2025 | University of North Florida | 1 - 5 PM
Jacksonville, FL - Generation W proudly announces the 13th annual Generation WOW, an event that celebrates inspiring girls and building futures. The event will take place Friday, November 7, 2025, from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at The University of North Florida, at the Andrew a Robinson Jr. Theater.
This year's event will welcome more than 600 inspiring WOW girls and 100 mentors from across Northeast Florida for an afternoon filled with storytelling, learning, and the power of connection. Throughout the afternoon, participants will take part in a dynamic and interactive day of learning and connection, and hands-on activities designed to spark curiosity, courage, and connection.
The day will feature an engaging and accomplished lineup of speakers, including Donna Orender, Founder and CEO of Generation W; Taj McWilliams-Franklin, former WNBA star and Vice President of Basketball Operations for the new UPSHOT League; Chelsea Reeves, Senior Program Coordinator-Research for Mayo Clinic; and Melanie Lawson, WJXT The Morning Show Anchor, along with other inspiring community leaders.
"Jacksonville is where it all began. It's where the WOW spirit was born" said Donna Orender, founder of Generation W and Generation WOW. "It's been thirteen years, and we continue to believe that every girl should have the opportunity to achieve her full potential."
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Generation WOW Partners
Generation WOW is made possible through the generous support of its presenting partner, JEA, and valued community partners Regency Centers, Florida Blue, Sysco, Michael Ward and Jennifer Glock Foundation, Truist, the University of North Florida, Johnson & Johnson Vision, Duval County Public Schools, Firehouse Subs, and Pepsi. Their partnership and belief in WOW's mission help create meaningful opportunities for girls to dream big, build confidence, and connect with mentors who inspire the leaders of tomorrow.
For sponsorships, volunteer opportunities, or to learn more about Generation WOW, visit www.genwnow.com.
Kristin Lamoreaux
Senior Manager, Marketing & Communications
Generation W / Generation WOW
📧 kristin@genwnow.com
🌐 www.genwnow.com
About Generation WOW
Generation WOW is a year-round girl-focused leadership, education, and mentorship program that connects the leaders of today with the leaders of tomorrow in the spirit of the positive and possible. Utilizing a comprehensive curriculum, WOW girls are provided the tools, inspiration, and guidance to cultivate attributes of success, focusing on courage, confidence, curiosity, connection, and community, good decision making, self-esteem, and service through mentorship, leadership, and personal development.________________________________________
About Generation W
Generation W is a Jacksonville-based nonprofit organization founded by author, speaker, and former WNBA executive Donna Orender. Established to educate, inspire, and connect, Generation W brings together people and ideas that drive leadership, innovation, and community growth. Through its initiatives, Generation WOW, Generation WORKS, and Refresh, Generation W creates platforms for meaningful dialogue, mentorship, and action that strengthen the fabric of our communities and elevate what it means to lead with purpose.
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