2025 WE Ignite Speaker
Silvia Alvarez
Silvia Alvarez is a, dedicated community leader. A 2022 Woman of the Year, she is a passionate entrepreneur, loving wife, and mother. Overcoming immense challenges in her own life, Silvia became a fierce advocate for youth empowerment and education. She is the founder and executive director of Triumph Teen Life Center, Skagit County’s first free multilingual after-school program for teens. Silvia’s mission is to uplift and inspire the next generation, ensuring every young person has the support and opportunities they deserve.Presentation Info
In this inspiring and heartfelt discussion, we will explore the impact of women uplifting one another and the importance of breaking the cycle of exclusion, competition, and judgment. From childhood to adulthood, many of us have experienced moments of feeling left out, unseen, or misunderstood. But what if we changed the narrative? Through personal stories and real-life examples, we will examine how small, intentional actions like offering a compliment or extending grace can shift the energy around us and create a culture of support and empowerment. True strength is not about standing alone but about standing together, building each other up instead of tearing each other down. This presentation is a call to action: to reflect on our own behaviors, challenge learned patterns, and actively foster unity among women. Because when we lift one another, we don’t just empower ourselves—we create lasting change in our communities and the world. Let’s rise, lead, and fix each other’s crowns. Together, we are strong, resilient, and unstoppable.