June 21-24, 2026
Walk with Her Global Conference
Welcome to Nashville for three days of community and learning
as we walk together toward a world where every woman is free.
Plan Your Experience
Conference Agenda
Sunday, June 21
Monday, June 22
Tuesday, June 23
Wednesday, June 24
Find Your Way Around The Conference
Choose Your Learning Track
The Walk with Her Conference offers opportunities for community, learning, and reflection as we walk together toward a world where every woman is free. One way we learn and grow together is through for distinct learning tracks—House, Heal, Employ, and Respond—designed to support, equip, and inspire across roles and experiences.
House
Delve into practical strategies for establishing survivor-centered services and fostering meaningful engagement.
Heal
Explore holistic healing approaches tailored to support survivors at every milestone in their recovery journey.
Employ
Discover pathways to economic stability for survivors through dignified employment opportunities.
Respond
Learn how policy efforts and ethical storytelling practices can help you effectively respond to human trafficking.
Keynote Speakers
Conference Speakers
Carol Andersen
Chief Executive Officer, Bloom for Women PA
Kythzia Barrera
Founder & Director, Innovando La Tradición & Cooperativa 1050
Carly Bausch
LMSW, Thistle on the Inside Program Manager, Thistle Farms
Giselle Reinhardt Gillis
Program Director, Magdalene House Austin
Dr. Nicholas Hitimana
Founder & Managing Director, Ikirezi Natural Products
Dr. Jessica Knox
Clinical Director, Thistle Farms
Shelia McClain
Residential Director, Thistle Farms
Toni McKinley
Executive Director, Magdalene House Austin
Jennifer Merrick
Partner Manager, Empowered Network
Samantha Summers-Rivas
Founder, RubiesLV
Manvee Vaid
Founder, TerraKlay & Director, Himalayan Naari
Emily Winters
CEO, Strings for Hope
Jennifer Wilmoth
InteraWorks
Dorris Walker Taylor
Senior Ambassador, Thistle Farms
Tasha Kennard
CEO, Thistle Farms
Courtney Sobieralski
Director of People and Culture, Thistle Farms
Kristy Saylor
Deep Roots

Información en Español
Ofreceremos interpretación simultánea en la conferencia, guiada por Yuri Rodríguez y con el apoyo del equipo de Comercio Compartido Global. A las 17:00 del domingo por la tarde, tendremos una breve introducción sobre cómo utilizar el equipo de interpretación y una oportunidad para conocer a nuestro intérprete. Los invitamos a reunirse con nosotros en la mesa de inscripción para esta breve introducción.
También tendremos un grupo de WhatsApp disponible para que los asistentes que hablan español puedan hacer preguntas, compartir reflexiones y mantenerse al día sobre cuales sesiones de taller tendrán servicios de interpretación disponibles. Puede unirse al grupo escaneando este código QR.
Con cualquier duda o pregunta, estamos aquí para apoyarle a través de correo electrónico y el grupo de WA. Por favor, comuníquese por correo electrónico con miranda.kelly@thistlefarms.org o karen.legrandmendez@thistlefarms.orgo en el grupo de WA con cualquier pregunta.
Frequently Asked Questions
Cancellation Policy:
- Registration fees can be fully refunded if requested in writing to our event communications team. Please request a refund through your eventbrite ticket by June 12, 2026, 11:59 PM CST. No refund requests submitted past this date can be accepted.
- Tickets cannot be split or shared.
- Please note that we cannot render programmatic changes for changes, retaining programmatic control over event scheduling. Thistle Farms is not responsible, and refunds will not be provided, for changes to program speakers, schedule, or content that outside factors cause or make advisable.
- If you request a ticket exchange with standard registration, please refer to your confirmation for terms relative to cancellation policy.
- Payment of registration confirms acceptance of all registration payment, and small compliance terms described in the registration cancellation policy.
Yes! Please email terrie.moore@thistlefarms.org for assistance.
Checks can be accepted as an alternate form of payment. Please mail checks with this completed form:
Thistle Farms
Attn: Terrie Moore - Conference
5122 Charlotte Pike
Nashville, TN 37209
Please point out these specific requirements in the designated section on the registration form, or feel free to email terrie.moore@thistlefarms.org for any requested updates.
The conference will be held at:
Loews Vanderbilt Hotel
2100 West End Avenue
Nashville, TN 37203
Conference room rates available until May 29, 2026 at this link.
Host Hotel Accommodations: Loews Vanderbilt Hotel
There are several options for accommodations in the area.
Nashville is located in Central Standard Time zone (CST).
Loews Vanderbilt nor Thistle Farms can offer airport transportation.
Nashville International Airport (BNA) is roughly 15 minutes away. There are taxi and rideshare services available at the airport.
Self-parking at Loews Vanderbilt Hotel is $45 + tax per day, per vehicle.
Valet parking is $50+ tax per day, per vehicle.
Business casual. Presentation rooms can vary in temperature, so we recommend layering for comfort.
- Access to Welcome Reception on Sunday with heavy appetizers and non-alcoholic drinks
- Access to all general sessions, breakouts, panels, and interactive workshops on Monday and Tuesday
- Breakfast, Lunch and Snacks on Monday and Tuesday
- Option to register for Wednesday events and tours (some have additional cost)
Wi-Fi is available throughout the hotel.
Dedicated wifi for conference attendees is: Network: walkwithher
Password: 1997
We are able to provide continuing education units. Please visit the information desk for more details.
Yes! We'd love your help to help create a successful conference. Please email us at volunteers@thistlefarms.org to get involved.
There are a limited number of scholarships available. Email terrie.moore@thistlefarms.org to inquire about scholarship opportunities.
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