I Matter 2026: the strength within us
*Free* community conference on healthy relationships and wellness for girls (grades 6-12) and the women who support them. Feb. 1, 2026.
Relationships, “drama,” stress and pressure are among the biggest challenges facing girls in grades 5-12. In fact, 79% of girls report feeling like they are going to “explode” from so much pressure.*
That’s why Ruling Our eXperiences (ROX), The Center for Family Safety & Healing and Nationwide Children’s Hospital have teamed-up to provide you and your girls the resources, education and support to build healthy relationships and enhance your well-being.
Now in its 15th year as a staple event in Central Ohio, I Matter is a free, annual community conference that gives girls in grades 6-12 the skills they need to engage in healthy relationships and provides their mothers and mother figures with the tools and strategies necessary to support them.
Guests will also receive free parking, event swag, refreshments, and exclusive giveaways. I Matter sells out every year, so don’t wait to reserve your free spots!
*Data from The Girls' Index™
Featured Speakers
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Angela An
8x Emmy Award Winning Journalist, Early Evening News Anchor, 10TV
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Chelsey Getz, LISW
Training Coordinator, The Center for Family Safety and Healing
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Lauren Hancock, MPA
Chief Operating Officer, ROX
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Julie Harmon, Ph.D.
Certified ESD practitioner, Director of IMPACT Safety
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Mackenzie Lyon
Training Coordinator at The Center for Family Safety and Healing
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Kanisha Malone
Licensed Social Worker, Educator, Yoga Instructor & ROX Facilitator
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Lauren Morosky, LSC
Manager, Content & Curriculum at ROX
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Valeda Smith
Training Coordinator, The Center for Family Safety and Healing
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Gabrielle Solange
Multi-disciplinary artist, speaker, performer, and podcast host
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Dr. Sibyl West
Senior Director of Education at ROX
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Rachel Zufall, MA, LSC
Director of Facilitator Training at ROX