Local ABWA Chapter in Yuma hosts HerStory Tea Party 2026

YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA) - The Territorial Charter Chapter of Yuma's American Business Women's Association (ABWA) hosted HerStory Tea Party 2026.

The event started at 10 a.m. Saturday at Onvida Health Conference Center, and featured vendors and activities, like attendees drawing themselves on a wall.

Dr. Reetika Dhawan with Arizona Western College (AWC) and Yuma City Councilmember Carol Smith were also in attendance.

Territorial Charter Chapter President Susan James and Vice President Kerrie Underhill talked about how the event benefits women.

"It's an impactful event to up-bring women, to empower women, but not only that, but to inspire other women and learn from each other," James explained.

"We find out that we're not alone sometimes...There's others out there that are dealing with things that we are dealing with too," Underhill added.

There was also a silent auction and a variety of speakers, who are winners of the HerStory 2026 Award, sharing their life stories:

• Sabra Lemmon, AWC Foundation
• Maria Chavoya, Onvida Health
• Brooke Adams-Ferguson, community volunteer

The event lasted until 2 p.m.