Blazing Trails. Building Futures
— 2026 Mocktail Recap

Cheers to Another Year of Blazing Trails! 🥂✨ A Recap of the 11th Annual STEMblazers Mocktail Event

The 11th Annual STEMblazers Mocktail Event brought together students, STEM professionals, mentors, and community partners for an evening of connection, inspiration, and celebrating the future of women in STEM! 🍹

The evening created opportunities for young women to explore STEM career pathways, connect with professionals, and see what’s possible for their futures. Through conversations, shared experiences, and new connections, students had the chance to learn from people blazing trails across STEM industries. 🚀

🌟 Our Keynote Speaker: Carrie Hunter!

We were thrilled to welcome Carrie Hunter, CEO and Founder of It’s Not That Serious™, executive leadership expert, and podcast host! Carrie brought an inspiring perspective to an evening focused on empowering women, embracing opportunities, and sharing the stories that remind us what's possible. 🎤

💻 Want to Learn More About Carrie?

To hear more about Carrie and the incredible stories of women she shares, check out her website and podcast: 🔗 itsnotthatserious.com

🎁 A Little Something Extra!

A fun highlight of the evening was our Mocktail prizes! Guests had the chance to win tickets to a Denver Summit game and a signed soccer ball from the team. ⚽ Attendees also went home with some fun swag from It’s Not That Serious™!

We also heard from Julia Vaughn, our Impact Speaker, who helped make the evening even more meaningful! ✨

🔗 Connect with Julia on LinkedIn

💜 Thank You to Our Community!

Events like Mocktail are made possible by a community that believes in the power of introducing girls to STEM professionals and career possibilities. A huge THANK YOU to our sponsors, mentors, speakers, volunteers, and everyone who joined us in supporting the STEMblazers mission!

A special thank you to Burns & McDonnell, our Premier Sponsor for the sixth consecutive year, and Swinerton, our Speaker Sponsor, for helping make this evening possible. 🙌

Together, we're blazing trails and building futures, one connection at a time! ✨ Thank you to everyone who joined us for the 11th Annual Mocktail Event and continues to support a future where more girls and young women can see themselves thriving in STEM! 🚀💜

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