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

  • Angela An

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

  • Paula Cerame

    Professional Volleyball Player, Columbus Fury

  • Rosalynne Duff

    Certified Meditation Instructor, Educator, Minister, Leader, Healer

  • Lauren Hancock, MPA

    Sr. Director of Operations, ROX

  • Kanisha Malone

    Licensed Social Worker, Educator, Yoga Instructor & ROX Facilitator

  • Lauren Morosky, LSC

    Manager, Content & Curriculum at ROX

  • Gabrielle Solange

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

  • Emma Maltais

    Olympic Gold Medalist, Professional Ice Hockey Player, Toronto Spectors

  • Yahaira Perez-Caraballo

    Founder & CEO of Proyecto Mariposas

  • Representative Allison Russo

    State Representative

  • Dawn Tyler Lee

    Founder & CEO, Forrest Street Consulting

  • Dr. Kenyona Walker

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

thank you to our i matter sponsors