Maura Cunningham, founder and executive chair of Rock The Street, Wall Street, has been named a 2026 honoree at the Smart Business Network Dealmakers Conference in Nashville. The recognition highlights her longstanding impact preparing high school girls and university women for participation in the capital markets through early access to financial and investment education, college pathways, internships, and industry exposure.
Founded in 2012, Rock The Street, Wall Street has served more than 8,500 young women and expanded beyond the U.S. with chapters in London and Toronto. Cunningham’s work has earned broad recognition, including Tennessee legislative honors and national accolades for leadership and impact.
