Friday, Oct. 11
11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Signia by Hilton San Jose
 

This year's Women of Impact luncheon is officially sold out! However, you can still be part of this signature fundraiser. Join the waitlist for a chance to attend or show your support for Notre Dame students by making a donation to Women of Impact today. We deeply appreciate your partnership.

About the Event

For 16 years, Notre Dame San Jose has celebrated the contributions of women in Silicon Valley at our annual Women of Impact event. Honoring women for their vision, commitment and leadership, the event highlights their important role in our community. Funds raised provide resources to transform the future through an education that prepares young women for engagement and leadership in careers and fields where they are historically underrepresented.

This fundraising event supports tuition assistance and expands opportunities for young women to pursue leadership programs and advanced classes in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM).

The Women of Impact event will be held in-person at the Hotel Signia by Hilton on Friday, Oct. 11, where we will honor community member Rue Mapp and alum Linda Park '96.

About the Honorees
 

Rue Mapp is the founder and CEO of Outdoor Afro, a national nonprofit that celebrates and inspires Black connections and leadership in nature. She is an awarded and inspirational leader, speaker, public lands champion, outdoor gear designer and published author. Her advocacy for conservation has earned widespread media attention, including The New York Times, Good Morning America, NPR, NBC’s TODAY, Forbes, Oprah Winfrey and “MeatEater” with Steven Rinella. Learn more.
 

Linda Park was born in Seoul, South Korea, and is a  NDSJ alum. After studying at the Boston University BFA Acting program, she landed her first regular television role on Star Trek: Enterprise. She has since appeared in Grey’s Anatomy and Bosch, and her movie credits include Face of Love, Jurassic Park 3 and a lead role in Lifetime's Black Girl Missing. Linda credits her screen and stage success to Notre Dame’s Visual and Performing Arts program. Watch a clip of Linda as Hoshi Sato in Star Trek: Enterprise!