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:

Monet Hurst-Mendoza, Playwright

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

Quanda Johnson, Fulbright Scholar, Performer

Michelle Hope, CEO MHSexpert

Jo Johnson, International Tea speaker/educator

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

Ana Defillo, social activist, writer, journalist

Kambri Crews, owner of QED

Nivedita Kulkarni, CEO of Nuva Comedy

Caitlin Brodnick, Screw You Cancer Series

Anna-Christina Douglas, Yahoo, Dropbox, YouTube

Rachelle Pereira, Co-Founder, EQUALibrium

Audrey Dimola, Director of Public Programs, Socrates Sculpture Park