Recent Grant Recipients
Celebrating the voices we’ve helped amplify
At Blended Pledge, we’re proud to support underrepresented voices by removing financial barriers that limit participation on industry stages. Our grant recipients are thought leaders, creators, and changemakers — each contributing powerful perspectives to their fields.
Meet our recent recipients
We’ve had the honor of supporting talented individuals across a wide range of industries and events. Here are just a few of the inspiring voices we’ve helped bring to the forefront.
Eileen Dabrowski
Transportation and Logistics · TIA Capital Ideas Conference
Support received: Airfare, accommodations, and conference registration fees.
Role: Panelist.
Impact: Shared unique insights on a carrier-focused panel, helping elevate those perspectives and spark meaningful conversation.
Malee Gunaratne
Marketing · Women in Tech SEO
Support received: Event access.
Impact: Great insights from veterans and newcomers for strategic and tactical SEO implementation.
What our grants include
Each grant is tailored to meet the recipient’s needs, and may include:
- Travel and lodging
- Event registration
- Virtual participation tools
- Speaker training or prep
Why it matters
These grants don’t just cover costs — they open doors. They help ensure bright minds and fresh ideas are heard, regardless of financial circumstance. Want to nominate someone or apply for a grant?