Thanks to a generous sponsorship, 18 Paul Cuffee School students and staff were able to attend the fifth annual RISE Women’s Leadership Conference. Motivated by the keynote speakers, panel discussions, and breakout session leaders, together they spent their day connecting with and learning from trailblazing entrepreneurs; high impact industry CEO’s; health and wellness advocates; career development experts; financial empowerment professionals; published authors; global speakers; app inventors; diversity, equity, and inclusion pioneers; and students from Rhode Island schools whose stories, accomplishments, and advice inspired women of all ages to overcome adversity, develop their talents, and manifest their dreams.