# YELL Conference

- Dates: July 2026
- Status: this event has ended.
- Location: Student Union, Stillwater, United States
- Address: 2400 South 240 Street, Des Moines, WA 98198
- Organiser: Highline College

## About

The YELL Conference is an event aimed at empowering and motivating young women of color to excel academically and personally. It includes keynote speeches and workshops focused on self-advocacy, resilience, career building, legislative advocacy, and personal storytelling. The event is designed for young women of color.

## Who attends

ALL ATTENDEES, BOTH STUDENTS AND ADULT CHAPERONES, MUST REGISTER TO ATTEND

_As described by the organiser._

## Official links

- [Official website](https://yell.highline.edu/)

## Speakers

- Kiesha B. Free, Keynote Speaker
- Yvette Ferrell
- Alanah Dillard
- Melinda Gilliam
- Roxana Pardo Garcia
- Heba Qatrani
- Alysha Cordova
- Luzy King, Keynote Speaker
- Dr. Joye Hardiman
- Patricia McDonald
- Kechi Amaefule

## Where to stay

- **Fern Cottage of 1915**: guest house, 820 m from the venue
- **The Atherton**: 1.1 km from the venue
- **Best Western Plus Cimarron Hotel & Suites**: 1.1 km from the venue, 315 North Husband Street, Stillwater, 74075
  - [Hotel website](https://www.bestwestern.com/en_US/book/hotels-in-stillwater/best-western-plus-cimarron-hotel-suites/propertyCode.37120.html)
  - Phone: +1 405-372-2878
- **Microtel Inn & Suites**: 1.2 km from the venue, 423 East Hall of Fame Avenue, Stillwater, 74075
  - [Hotel website](https://microtelinn.com/)
  - Phone: +1-405-372-7100
- **Home2 Suites by Hilton**: 1.4 km from the venue, 306 East Hall of Fame Avenue, Stillwater, 74074
  - [Hotel website](https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/swohtht-home2-suites-stillwater/)
  - Phone: +1-405-372-2550
- **Fairfield Inn**: 1.4 km from the venue, 418 East Hall of Fame Avenue, Stillwater, 74075
  - [Hotel website](https://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/pncst-fairfield-inn-and-suites-stillwater/)
  - Phone: +1 405-372-6300
- **Hampton Inn & Suites**: 1.4 km from the venue, 717 East Hall of Fame Avenue, Stillwater, 74075
  - [Hotel website](https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/slwhshx-hampton-suites-stillwater/)
  - Phone: +1 405-743-1306
- **Comfort Inn**: 1.9 km from the venue, 600 East McElroy Road, 74075
  - Phone: +1-405-377-7010

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Source: https://www.luminik.io/events/yell-conference/