The DealmakeHers recently hosted its inaugural DealmakeHers Gala at Casa Cipriani, convening an influential group of retail leaders, founders, investors, and cultural figures in support of the American Heart Association.

Founded to help women claim a greater share of the deal-making landscape, The DealmakeHers marked the evening by expanding its mission into collective action in support of heart health.

The evening honored standout leaders shaping the future of retail partnerships. Coach CMO Joon Silverstein and WNBA Chief Growth Officer Colie Edison were recognized for the groundbreaking collaboration between their two organizations, while supermodel and entrepreneur Ashley Graham was celebrated for her retail partnerships with JCPenney and Victoria’s Secret, setting a new standard for inclusive, high-impact collaboration.

Additional notable guests included comedienne Zarna Garg and her daughter Zoya Garg, along with Deirdre Quinn, Christiane Pendarvis, Mary van Praag, Ubah Hassan, Joëlle Grunberg, Mindy Grossman, Mara Sirhal, Sheena Butler-Young, Micaela Erlanger, Nancy Berger, and Liz Bacelar, among others.

A key moment of the gala was the launch of Shop with Heart, a new retail initiative designed to unite brands, platforms, and consumers around heart-health awareness and fundraising. The initiative was inspired by personal experiences shared across the community, with many in attendance having been directly affected by heart disease.

The evening was supported by Chase Media Solutions, whose partnership helped bring the event and the launch of Shop with Heart to life.

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