An active education advocate, domestic violence advocate, race and gender equality advocate, and diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging champion. Mrs. Chavis has an Educational Specialist degree in School Administration and Leadership from Old Dominion University and a Master’s degree in Special Education and Secondary Education from Grand Canyon University. She is a Director of Education at United Way South Hampton Roads. Her previous roles included Chief of Staff, Curriculum Specialist, Sierrah Chavis previously worked for ten years in education as a curriculum specialist administrator and case manager. She is a two-time Amazon best-selling author of “No Shame in my Pain” and, with Sharon Poshe Anderson, “From Pain to Power”. She serves on several boards and is the co-founder for the Survivor Advisory Committee with FinAbility. Currently, Sierrah is in the process of establishing a Non-Profit, Bossy Girl, a network of women who are entrepreneurs, CEO’s, mothers, and aspiring leaders that are helping to shape the world around them in a positive way. Bossy Girl is more than just a network but a sisterhood that’s empowering women around the world to all be a Bossy Girl globally. 
Theme: The Era of the Empowered Woman
Slogan: Strength, Confidence and Nurturing You.
The Connected Woman Summit was created on the foundation of the empowerment of women and creating a safe space for women globally to unite to share their journey. These journeys serve as motivation for women, no matter their roles in life- mother, wife, daughter or career woman on the move. This is the Era of the Empowered Woman and women should leave the conference feeling stronger, more confident and with the power to nurture themselves and achieve success in reaching their goals. We want you to find your voice and use it. The time is now. We have 20+ Dynamic and Diverse Speakers ready to connect, share and empower. Are you Ready?
