Wit and wisdom, from all ages.
Origin story.
It all started when...
Generation Women Founder Georgia Clark was moved by conversations with her mother, Jayne, about the feeling of disappearing as an older woman. Jayne said the older she got, the more it felt like people were starting to look right through her. Georgia was inspired to create a warm and interesting space where people of all ages could come together, tell their stories, and be celebrated. A space where older women, in particular, could feel validated, respected, and seen.
Inspired by a Generation Women show in NYC, and with their shared passion for women's stories and lively events, besties Jennifer Baxendale and Kirstin Rajala brought the series to Canada. Knowing she was looking for ways to amplify women's voices, Kirstin suggested to Seattle-Tacoma producer Karen Thornton to bring the literary salon-style event to the Pacific Northwest.
Our Team
Host + Producer
Karen Thornton
Producing experiences for more than 10 years and owner of Avenue 22 Events. Originally from the Midwest, she has lived in the Seattle area for over 20 years with her ever-supportive husband and their two awesome kids.
Social Media Manager
Niesha Blancas
A creative, pop-culture inspired, fashion-loving, Latina, cat mom based in CA, she is the founder of Fetching Social Media. Content is what she does. The wardrobe and the smile - those are a bonus.
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Show Runner
Maryann Lambert
The unassuming force orchestrating seamless event production. While the spotlight shines on the charismatic speakers, Mary Ann operates behind the scenes. With more than a decade of experience producing events, she is thrilled to be part of Generation Women, uplifting one another and sharing knowledge to carry forward for generations to come.
Event Manager
Amber Smith
Honing her event expertise in banquets, she now does logistics and coordination for Avenue 22 Events. Mom of 3 under 5 years, she knows how to get s*it done. Representing the south side as a current resident of Bremerton, WA.
Photographer
Tara McElroy
Entrepreneur, Seattle native & busy extrovert! Tara launched her own creative marketing consulting and photography business in 2022, Elroy Creative. When Tara is not working you can find her coaching fitness classes, being an aunt to 10 amazing nieces and nephews and finding the fun in life!
Audio Tech
Jess Makler
With diversity in her background, Jess knows how to make sound sparkle! From radio, to conferences, to live music, this newish Seattle transplant has got you covered. When Jess isn't behind a sound board, you can find her haunting the Northwest Film Forum.
