Speaker Series
The speaker series is a platform for senior leaders to discuss critical and timely issues while inspiring and cultivating the next generation of leaders
This series has hosted over 50 prominent leaders - all senior women at the top of their game in government, industry, and the nonprofit sector who have shared critical insights on leadership and best practices in their respective fields. Past speakers include businesswoman and philanthropist Melinda Gates, former Secretary of State Madeleine Albright, NASA Astronaut Dr. Jeanette Epps, U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth, U.S. Senator Joni Ernst, and Deputy Secretary of Defense Dr. Kathleen H. Hicks, among others.
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Russia’s Operations in Ukraine: A Conversation with ASD Celeste Wallander
Event by Kathleen McInnis and Celeste Wallander — October 3, 2022
A Conversation with Ambassador Kristen Silverberg, President and COO of Business Roundtable
Event by Kathleen McInnis and Ambassador Kristen Silverberg — September 22, 2022
A Conversation with the Honorable Anita Anand, Minister of National Defence of Canada
Event by Kathleen McInnis and The Honourable Anita Anand, MP — April 28, 2022
A Conversation with Dr. Stacey Dixon, Principal Deputy Director of National Intelligence
Event by Suzanne Spaulding , Nina Easton , and Dr. Stacey Dixon — April 13, 2022
Gender Equality and Sustainability Challenges: A Conversation with the Honorable Michèle Flournoy
Event by Suzanne Spaulding , Nina Easton , and The Honorable Michèle Flournoy — March 7, 2022
A Conversation with Deputy Secretary of Defense Dr. Kathleen H. Hicks
Event by Nina Easton , Beverly Kirk , and Dr. Kathleen H. Hicks — October 1, 2021
A Mission to Mars: A Conversation with Her Excellency Sarah Al Amiri, UAE Minister of State for Advanced Technology
Event by Nina Easton , Beverly Kirk , and Her Excellency Sarah bint Yousef Al Amiri — August 31, 2021
U.S. National Security Policy in the Indo-Pacific: A Conversation with Senator Tammy Duckworth
Event by Nina Easton , Beverly Kirk , and Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) — August 10, 2021
Investing in Good: A Conversation with Jean Case, CEO of the Case Impact Network
Event by Beverly Kirk and Jean Case — June 1, 2021
Gender Equality and Sustainability in Panama: A Conversation with Foreign Minister Erika Mouynes
Event by Nina Easton , Beverly Kirk , and Her Excellency Erika Mouynes — May 4, 2021