Aside from showcases groundbreaking performances, NWUF also host panels with esteemed guests who are leading the way in intersectional feminism, to start the conversation.

Previous panelists have included:

Quanda Johnson, Fulbright Scholar, Performer

Ana Defillo, social activist, writer, journalist

Shannon Brennan, Human Rights Watch, Amnesty International, Hillary for America, U.N.

Rachelle Pereira, Co-Founder, EQUALibrium

Wendy Angulo, Director of Programs of the New York City Latina Writers Group

Jo Johnson, International Tea speaker/educator

Kambri Crews, owner of QED

Caitlin Brodnick, Screw You Cancer Series

Nivedita Kulkarni, CEO of Nuva Comedy

Audrey Dimola, Director of Public Programs, Socrates Sculpture Park

Monet Hurst-Mendoza, Playwright

Anna-Christina Douglas, Yahoo, Dropbox, YouTube

Michelle Hope, CEO MHSexpert