University of Virginia’s Women in Leadership Conference

“Making a Difference”

Friday and Saturday, September 26 and 27, 2008

Women in Leadership and Philanthropy is excited to announce the inaugural Women in Leadership Conference scheduled for Friday and Saturday, September 26 and 27, 2008. The Conference will offer an opportunity for interested alumnae and friends in diverse fields to gather at the University and to share how they are “Making a Difference” in their professional and personal lives.

The two-day event will feature panels of distinguished professors, alumnae and students discussing contemporary topics in the worlds of business, public life, science and the arts, as well as prominent keynote speakers. We invite you to attend and enjoy rich discussions and networking opportunities.

Sheila C. Johnson

Elizabeth A. Smith

Honorary Conference Co-Chairs

University and community leaders Betsy Casteen and Suzan Garson are serving as honorary co-chairs and contributors to the Women in Leadership Conference.

Betsy Casteen: MUA in Urban Affairs; member of the University's National Campaign Launch Committee and the University's Women in Leadership & Philanthropy Committee; Honorary President of the University of Virginia Women's Club.

Suzan Garson: Licensed Clinical Social Worker; Consultant to University of Virginia's Vice President for Student Affairs; member of the University of Virginia Women's Center Advisory Council and the Board of Directors for Children, Youth, and Family Services.