2026 Women Warriors' Leadership Luncheon
Schedule
Sat Aug 29 2026 at 11:00 am to 02:00 pm
UTC-04:00Location
Blue Ridge Conference Hall | Barker Heights, NC
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The 2026 Women Warriors’ Keynote Luncheon, hosted by the Veterans Healing Farm, will take place on August 29, 2026, at the Blue Ridge Conference Center in Flat Rock, North Carolina. This community-focused event celebrates and supports female veterans by providing a space to recognize their service, share experiences, and strengthen connections among veterans, families, and supporters. The luncheon also raises awareness of the unique challenges and accomplishments of women in the military while promoting resources that enhance veterans’ overall well-being.Featured speaker, Chief Warrant Officer 4 Natasha Ryan is a highly accomplished U.S. Army aviator and leader with extensive combat and operational experience. She served in Afghanistan as a pilot and Female Engagement Team Chief supporting Special Forces and other elite units, and later conducted medical evacuation missions during a subsequent deployment. Over her career, she has served in multiple regions worldwide and held key leadership roles, including Aviation Safety Officer and Personnel Recovery Chief with U.S. Army North. Ryan has helped facilitate the return of wrongfully detained American citizens and was selected for the inaugural Secretary of the Army Women’s Initiatives Team. She holds advanced degrees in aeronautics and occupational safety and has earned numerous military honors, including the Legion of Merit and Air Medal.
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Blue Ridge Conference Hall, 49 East Campus Drive,Barker Heights, North Carolina, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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