I Matter 2025: Strong voices, strong girls

*Free* community conference on healthy relationships and wellness for girls (grades 6-12) and the women who support them.

Relationships, “drama,” stress and pressure are among the biggest challenges facing girls in grades 5-12. In fact, 79% of girls report feeling like they are going to “explode” from so much pressure.*

That’s why Ruling Our eXperiences (ROX), The Center for Family Safety & Healing and Nationwide Children’s Hospital have teamed-up to provide you and your girls the resources, education and support to build healthy relationships and enhance your well-being.

Now in its 14th year as a staple event in Central Ohio, I Matter is a free, annual community conference that gives girls in grades 6-12 the skills they need to engage in healthy relationships and provides their mothers and mother figures with the tools and strategies necessary to support them.

Guests will also receive free parking, event swag, refreshments, and exclusive giveaways. Free registration closes 2/12 - sign-up today!

*Data from The Girls' Index™

Featured Speakers

  • Noor Alexandria Abukaram

    Let Noor Run

  • Angela An

    7x Emmy Award Winning News Journalist and Early Evening News Anchor

  • Paula Cerame

    Professional Volleyball Player, Columbus Fury

  • Lauren Hancock, MPA

    Sr. Director of Operations, ROX

  • Julie Harmon, Ph.D.

    Certified ESD practitioner, Director of IMPACT Safety

  • Elsie Larson

    2nd Place Finisher at the CrossFit Games (16/17 age group)

  • Kanisha Malone

    Licensed Social Worker, Educator, Yoga Instructor & ROX Facilitator

  • Lauren Morosky, LSC

    Manager, Content & Curriculum at ROX

  • Emma Maltais

    Olympic Gold Medalist, Professional Ice Hockey Player, Toronto Sceptres

  • Leslie Nixon

    AVP, Community Relations, VS&Co.

  • House Minority Leader Allison Russo

    Ohio House of Representatives, District 7

  • Yahaira Rose, MPS, CNP

    Founder & CEO of Proyecto Mariposas

  • Erica Russell-Averette

    Human Resources professional, fitness and wellness coach

  • Gabrielle Solange

    Multi-disciplinary artist, speaker, performer, and podcast host

  • Dawn Tyler Lee

    Founder & CEO, Forrest Street Consulting, Founding ROX Board Member

  • Erin Vlach, MA, LPCC-S

    Clinical Counselor

  • Dr. Kenyona Walker

    Assistant Chief Diversity Officer, City of Columbus, Licensed School Psychologist

  • Nancy Willis, MA, LSC

    Director of Strategic Growth, ROX

  • Rachel Zufall, MA, LSC

    Director of Facilitator Training, ROX

thank you to our i matter sponsors