Courageous Conversations series kicks off with stories of inspirational women
Student News | Tuesday, February 13, 2018
On Thursday, February 8, Columbus State hosted the first two events in the Courageous Conversations Women’s Voices series.
Judith Dann shares her research into the life of Victoria Woodhull.
To kick things off, Columbus State faculty member Judith Dann shared her research into the life of Victoria Woodhull, the first woman to run for president of the United States in 1872.
Senior Vice President Kim Hall sat down for a discussion on politics with Yvette McGee Brown.
Later that evening, Senior Vice President Kim Hall sat down for a discussion on politics with Yvette McGee Brown, the first African-American woman to serve as a justice on the Ohio Supreme Court.
Courageous Conversations Women’s Voices is hosting two events in March. Register early to save your seat!
Women's Leadership Summit
Keynote speaker: Piper Kerman
Thursday, March 22, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.
Columbus State Conference Center
“Orange is the New Black” author Piper Kerman joins the fourth annual Women's Leadership Summit. Kerman is perhaps best known for her memoir, which was adapted by Jenji Kohan into an Emmy Award-winning original series for Netflix. Kerman is a frequent invited speaker on the topics of criminal justice reform, the importance of arts in the prison system and the unique position of women in the criminal justice system. Columbus State's annual Women's Leadership Summit provides meaningful intergenerational connection, as well as leadership development, and personal and intellectual growth. This year's theme, "Empowerment in Action" will act as a baseline for all break-out sessions and main keynote. All registrations are offered on a first come, first served basis. Group registration available.
Women in Business: Addressing Pay Equity
Keynote speaker: Elizabeth Brown
Thursday, March 29, 6-8 p.m.
Columbus State Conference Center
Elizabeth Brown was elected in November of 2015 to Columbus City Council. As a councilmember, she focuses on building broad-based economic prosperity and initiatives to strengthen women and families. She led the adoption of a paid family leave policy for city employees — the first of its kind in the Midwest and the third nationally. She has also served as an economic development manager to the City of Columbus, worked with middle school students to improve literacy as a City Year Americorps member, and has been published in New York Magazine and NPR affiliate WOSU.
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