Event
Event – Beyond Survival – October 6, 2026
Join First Light USA on October 6, 2026, at the Center for Health & Wellbeing in Winter Park for Beyond Survival, a community leadership breakfast focused on stronger pathways for women beyond crisis.
Event Details
October 6, 2026
8:30-10:30 a.m.
Center for Health & Wellbeing
2005 Mizell Avenue, Suite 800
Winter Park, FL 32792
About The Event
Beyond Survival brings together law enforcement, healthcare professionals, mental health providers, nonprofit organizations, business leaders, educators, and community members to explore how Central Florida can better support women beyond crisis.
Rather than focusing only on the moment of danger, the conversation looks at what comes next: resilience, leadership, trust, collaboration, long-term connection, and the role each part of the community can play in helping women rebuild.
What We'll Explore
- Leadership through adversity
- Women's resilience after trauma
- Strengthening support beyond crisis
- Building trust between survivors and community systems
- Community partnerships that create lasting impact
- The future of First Light and its vision for Central Florida
Featured Speakers
Evelyn Steenekamp
Deputy Chief of Police, Altamonte Springs Police Department
Angie Ruff
Domestic violence survivor and advocate
Luise Borner
Founder & CEO, First Light USA
Your Registration Includes
- Light breakfast
- Coffee and refreshments
- Networking
- Featured speakers
- Community resources
Table Sponsorship
Bring your team and help strengthen the pathway forward.
First Light is currently seeking Community Leadership Partners for Beyond Survival. The $500 table partnership includes a reserved table for eight guests plus event recognition and visibility across the event presentation, First Light's website, social media, printed materials, and opening remarks.
Additional sponsor opportunities may be available. Sponsor networking or attendee-contact benefits must be handled in a way that respects attendee consent and applicable privacy requirements.
Contact
Luise Borner
Founder & CEO
luise@firstlightusa.org
(407) 429-1691
Be part of the conversation.
Reserve your seat for Beyond Survival and join community leaders working to build stronger pathways for women throughout Central Florida.