USAPHO Foundation is proud to announce Dr Shirley Zinn as a featured speaker at our upcoming Women’s Day Breakfast, The First Circle: Where Strong Families Begin. This thoughtfully curated event brings together leaders, professionals and changemakers to reflect on a powerful truth: lasting social impact begins at home. A respected human capital expert, leadership speaker and author of Swimming Upstream, Dr Zinn will share insights on: “Building from the Inside Out: How Strong Families Shape Ethical Leaders and Thriving Societies.”
The conversation will explore how investing in families lays the foundation for ethical leadership, resilient communities and a more sustainable future. The strength of our institutions, our leadership and our communities can often be traced back to one place: the home. Long before values are tested in boardrooms, organisations or society, they are formed within families — the first and most important system shaping who we become.
This Women’s Month, USAPHO Foundation invites you to join a meaningful breakfast conversation that celebrates women while highlighting the vital role of strong families in shaping thriving societies. Together, guests will explore why strengthening families is not only a social imperative, but a strategic investment in ethical leadership, community resilience and long-term social change.
Event details
Date: Saturday, 29 August 2026
Time: 10:00 – 12:30
Venue: Alluvia Restaurant, Stellenbosch
Tickets: R350 per person, available via Quicket
Join us as we come together to build stronger families and brighter futures.
