The She Leads Symposium @ WashU will feature in-depth, relevant insights on how we empower and elevate. Join this full-day discussion with eminent WashU faculty, administrators, and alumni, joined by a variety of distinguished experts in their fields.
2024 Program
Friday, October 25, 2024
9 a.m. – 4 p.m. (reception to follow)
Clark-Fox Forum, Hillman Hall at Washington University (Danforth Campus)
9 a.m. Breakfast and Mentoring Workshop with Laurie R. Weingart, PhD (Optional)
Join this workshop to learn how to bring gender equity to the workplace and unburden women’s careers from work that goes unrewarded.
Laurie R. Weingart, PhD, Richard M. and Margaret S. Cyert Professor of Organizational Behavior and Theory, Tepper School of Business, Carnegie Mellon University; Author of “The No Club: Putting a Stop to Women’s Dead-End Work”
10 a.m. Welcome Remarks
10:15 a.m. Ida H. Early Composing a Life Panel
Inspiring successful and diverse women panelists share and discuss how they have combined career, personal life, and other interests beyond graduation. Sponsored by The Women’s Society of Washington University.
- Tina Bhakta, Corn Venture Lead, Bayer Crop Science
- Leilani Carver-Madalon, Professor at Maryville University
- Sandra M. Moore, Managing Director and Chief Impact Officer, Advantage Capital
11:45 a.m. 3MT® Research Presentations and Awards (more information)
12:30 p.m. Networking Lunch
1: 30 p.m. Fellowship Impact Panel
- Toyin Falola, MD
- Puneet Sahota, MD, PhD
- Ashley Tate
2:45 p.m. Laurie R. Weingart, PhD
Karl King Hoagland, Jr. Keynote Speaker
Laurie R. Weingart, PhD, Richard M. and Margaret S. Cyert Professor of Organizational Behavior and Theory, Tepper School of Business, Carnegie Mellon University; Author of “The No Club: Putting a Stop to Women’s Dead-End Work”
4 p.m. Networking Reception
Frequently Asked Questions
There is no cost to attend the Symposium. However, we do ask that if you register to attend and your plans change, please notify us so that we can plan accordingly.
Those who wish to attend the breakfast and/or lunch much register in advance. Onsite registration for the panel events and keynote is available as space permits. However, we do ask that if you register to attend and your plans change, please notify us so that we can plan accordingly.
Those who wish to attend the breakfast and/or lunch much register in advance. Onsite registration for the panel events and keynote is available as space permits.
Guests are welcome to attend. Separate registration for each individual attending is required.
This is easy! Please email sheleads@wustl.edu if you need to amend your registration.
The Symposium takes place at Clark-Fox Forum, Hillman Hall at Washington University in St. Louis. Visitors to campus may park in the East End Garage, between Forest Park Parkway and Forsyth (west of Skinker). Parking validations will be available non-WashU community members.
Business casual attire is suggested.
The symposium venue is easily accessible by everyone. If you have additional/particular needs, please feel free to contact sheleads@wustl.edu.