The Women's Fund of Southeastern Massachusetts will host a leadership breakfast at the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth's Woodland Commons building on October 25, beginning at 8:30 a.m.

The breakfast will feature guest speaker Sheida Elmi, Senior Associate of the Pew Charitable Trusts Family Financial Security and Mobility Project.

The event will include discussion on the organization's efforts to help women become economically independent through its “Economic Blueprint for Women” initiative.

Tickets are $30 for general seating and $10 for low-income or student seating. Seats are still available at the door. Visit www.womensfundsema.org for more information.