Here's your Women for Madison Summit schedule for May 3, 2025. Learn more about the speakers and sessions.
MAY 3, 2025 Saturday
WELCOME to the 2025 Women for Madison Summit We are women from diverse backgrounds, generations, colleges and interests — who unite in our love for JMU. We’re here to celebrate each other, offer expertise and strategies, and share our best for the next generation of students. Thank you for adding your voice to our amazing community. Celebrating Women. Supporting Students. Sustaining JMU.
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SATURDAY, MAY 3 7:45-9:00 AM CHECK-IN Location: Festival Conference and Student Center
8:15-9:00 AM BREAKFAST Location: Festival Ballroom A Welcome
Sierra Stanczyk (’09) and Meghan Schenker-Fulcher We are pleased to offer a full breakfast, which includes a variety of hot and cold options. 9:10-10:00 AM KEYNOTE 1 Women make up roughly half of the American workforce yet still make 85¢ on every dollar paid to men, and only 10% of Fortune 500 companies have a female leader at the helm. As women enter (or make our way) through the workforce, we must learn to thrive amid less-than-ideal circumstances — even as we create change to make it better for the women coming up behind us. This talk will cover how women persevere in the midst of adversity, and how that adversity can unlock our strengths. 10:15-11:00 AM Location: Festival Ballroom A Nevertheless, We Persist Elizabeth Paul (’03) The Quest for Relevance: How to Find and Maintain Your Professional Relevance Without Losing Your Soul Along The Way Carrie Willetts (’97) As women, most of us have gotten pretty good at maintaining our personal relevance. We contribute and add value to our families, friends and communities in our roles as wives, mothers, grandmothers, daughters, sisters, aunts, nieces, caregivers, homemakers, household managers, volunteers, mentors, coaches, learners, planners and organizers — but finding and maintaining our professional relevance can be a whole lot harder. Carrie will share stories and lessons from her personal and professional journey that have helped her maintain professional relevance again and again. BREAKOUT SESSION 1 Location: Festival Ballroom B
BREAKOUT SESSION 2 Location: Highlands Room Authenticity in Action: Women Entrepreneurs Share Their Stories Morgan Dye (’05), Libby Hale Azzarello (’11), Corrie Park (’28P), with moderator Suzanne Bergmeister Join us for an inspiring panel discussion on entrepreneurship featuring three remarkable women: Morgan Dye, Libby Hale Azzarello and and Corrie Park. They will speak about their journeys to entrepreneurship and explore how utilizing creativity, authenticity and connection can help build a successful business. Additionally, panelists will discuss the importance of marrying past jobs and experiences to create a job that you love. Don't miss this opportunity to gain valuable insights and connect with like- minded individuals!
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12:15-12:45 PM LUNCHEON Location: Festival Ballroom A Remarks Carol Anderson (’86) and Cannie Graham (’95, ’20M, ’25Ph.D.) 12:45-1:45 PM KEYNOTE 2 Location: Festival Ballroom A Enough! The Power of Owning Your Story: A Journey of Paradox, Persistence and Becoming Whole Dr. Linda M. Thomas Dr. Linda M. Thomas shares her journey through challenge, reinvention and quiet courage — reminding us that our stories, in all their complexity, are enough. This keynote invites reflection, connection and the bold act of becoming who we truly are. and personal values and how they affect our ability to effectively communicate. In this session, we will determine our personal values, discover overarching generational values, learn to anticipate expectation violations and implement feedback methods. 11:15-12:00 PM BREAKOUT SESSION 3 Location: Festival Ballroom B Bridging the Gap: Understanding Intergenerational Communication Leigh Evans Join me as I unpack years of qualitative life experience and quantitative research to better understand the interplay between generational The Women for Madison apparel store will have an amazing selection of items for you to try on and order. Don't miss out on the chance to find your perfect fit and style! 11:00-12:45 PM WOMEN FOR MADISON APPAREL STORE Location: Allegheny Room, 2108
BREAKOUT SESSION 4 Location: Highlands Room Walking in Purpose: Embracing Your Story, Empowering Your Future Dr. Ebony Parker Waugh (’93) Hear an uplifting message about embracing your own journey, discovering your purpose and learning from the women who came before you. By embracing your story — without comparison or hesitation — you unlock the power to define your own path and purpose. Through personal stories and practical advice, this presentation will inspire every woman to step boldly into her path and contribute to her legacy of impact and empowerment.
Thank you to our sponsors.
Sponsorship support provided in memory of Frances Moseley Purdum ('52) and in honor of Judith Shreckhise Strickler (’60)
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2:00-3:00 PM BREAKOUT SESSION 5 Location: Great Room Changing Pain to Purpose
BREAKOUT SESSION 6 Location: Highlands Room
Nourish to Flourish: How to Connect to Your Body’s Appetite Cues and Embrace Balanced Nutrition Over Restrictive Diet Rules Claire Chewning (’17) Through her personal food journey and professional experience as a Registered Dietitian, Claire knows that the “diet starts Monday” mentality is not the way to build a long-lasting healthy relationship with food and nutrition. If you’re ready to break free from yo-yo dieting and nutrition misinformation, join her for this session where you’ll learn how to nourish your body with feel-good nutrition and listen to your body’s cues instead of diet rules. Wrap Up and Rally Get excited and gear up for an unforgettable evening!
Caroline Stoaks (’25), Dr. Teresa Haase (’95, ’02M, Ed.S.) This session will cover the transformative journey of turning pain into purpose. Caroline will share her powerful story of resilience and how she founded Pain to Purpose, a nonprofit supporting foster youth. Attendees will reflect on their own experiences and learn how to shape their purpose from their challenges. Join this session for an opportunity to connect, grow and be inspired! Wrap Up and Rally Get excited and gear up for an unforgettable evening!
Brix and Columns Vineyard
5:00-5:15 PM PICK-UP FOR PURPLE BALL AT BRIX AND COLUMNS Location: Hotel Madison Lobby Pick up at Hotel Madison Lobby (both buses leave in five to 10-minute intervals from Hotel Madison) 5:30-6:15 PM COCKTAILS AND CONVOS Location: Brix and Columns Vineyard, 1501 Dave Berry Rd., McGaheysville, VA 22840 6:15-7:45 PM WELCOME Executive Advisory Council Chair Carol Anderson (’86), Past Chair Angela Russell (’85), Vice Chair Sierra Stanczyk (’09); Summit co-chair Julie Flournoy (’89) KEYNOTE 3 (Un)Becoming Gretel: A Poetry Performance Lauren K. Alleyne (’93) Lauren K. Alleyne offers a look into how the stories we receive shape the stories we tell ourselves.
DINNER Enjoy a delicious dinner provided by Shenandoah Provisions! Savor grilled pork topped with a flavorful romesco sauce, paired with oven-roasted potatoes and sautéed zucchini. A vegetarian option is also available, featuring a hearty grilled cauliflower steak in place of the pork. REMARKS Summit co-chair McKenna Kendrick (’16) and Women for Madison Assistant Director Meghan Schenker-Fulcher, Cannie Graham (’95, ’20M, ’25Ph.D.) PRESENTATION OF SPIRIT OF PHILANTHROPY AWARD & OUTSTANDING YOUNG PHILANTHROPIST AWARD 8:00-9:30 PM DANCING WITH A LIVE DJ 9:30-9:45 PM BUSES DEPART
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