Women in Leadership Summit
The Women In Leadership Summit focuses on diversifying the leadership capacity of women students and preparing them for success in the workplace and beyond. Presenters are students, alumnae, faculty, staff, and local leaders.
Theme
The Hive Effect: Building Power through Advocacy and Unity
Movements begin with connection—with leaders reaching out, finding one another, and choosing to act together. Early advocates knew this instinctively, creating moments of shared purpose and progress. Like honeybees, they built networks that were fluid, intentional, and powerful. In these hives, every action contributes to a larger rhythm and every connection sparks collective strength. We continue that tradition with this year's Women in Leadership summit. The Hive Effect explores how advocacy and unity can activate change. Join us to use your voice, find your cause, and connect to your hive!
Please click the link below to register for the Fall 2025 Women in Leadership Summit. Students, choose "TU Student Registration" and verify your email for free admission! Remember to wear purple if you have it!
Agenda
| TIME | EVENT |
|---|---|
| 11 a.m. to 11:10 a.m. | Welcome |
| 11:10 to 11:55 a.m. | Lunch and Roundtable Discussion |
| 11:55 a.m. to 12:10 p.m. | Pivot and Prep |
| 12:10 to 12:55 p.m. | Breakout Sessions |
| 1:00 to 1:55 p.m. | Keynote |
| 2:00 to 2:45 p.m. | Networking and Archive Activity |
| 2:45 to 3:00 p.m. | Closing Session |
Roundtable Discussion
TOPIC 1
Being a Changemaker
Discussion Leaders: Alison Moorefield, Director of Student Services, TUNE; Dr. Chris Troung, Staff Psychologist & Coordinator for Neurodiversity-Affirming Services; Consandria Walker-Hall, Head Coach, Cross Country/Track & Field
Topic 2
When You're the Only One in the Room
Discussion Leaders: Dr. Regina Carlow, Dean, College of Fine Arts & Communication; Dr. Nora Clark-Giles, Assistant Vice President for Student Health & Well-being; Kathleen Hine, Deputy Athletics Director; Katherine Vettori, Head Coach, Women's Soccer
Topic 3
Imposter Syndrome & How it Impacts Your (Perceived) Voice
Discussion Leaders: Candace Collins, Coordinator of Family Programs, New Student and Family Programs; Kristin Pinkowski, Hill-Lopes Scholars Program Coordinator; Danielle Woody, Assistant Dean of Students/Director of Student Accountability & Restorative Practices
Topic 4
What's Your Hive? Connecting to Passion and Purpose
Discussion Leaders: Dahne Boyer-Brown, Director of Student Athlete Experience; Dr. Alison McCartney, Dean, Honors College; Dr. Keiwana Perryman, Director, Center for Student Diversity
Keynote
Keynote Speaker: Chrissy M. Thornton
Chrissy Thornton serves as the President and CEO of Associated Black Charities. With a career built on the pillars of community empowerment, coalition-building, and economic justice, Chrissy brings not just leadership experience, but a movement-driven approach to everything she touches. With over 20 years of experience in fundraising, donor relations, digital engagement, grant writing, and program execution, Chrissy has a track record of elevating organizations. Her leadership extends to designing and facilitating staff development activities, large-scale events, and board initiatives, while also leading fundraisers, training seminars and conferences, and peer-to-peer engagement efforts. Armed with a master’s degree in business with a concentration in Organizational Management, Chrissy is a sought-after public speaker on topics ranging from Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion and health equity to entrepreneurship, women’s empowerment, wealth building, and non-profit stakeholder engagement.
Breakout Sessions
Session A
Education and Experience: Twin Pillars to Finding Your Power and Purpose
Presenter: Dr. Kimberly Katz, Professor of History & Coordinator, Human Rights & History Minor, Towson University
Description: In this session, students will interrogate their professional goals, their educational path, and their ability to change course when experience and learning open new opportunities.
Session B
Personal Safety and Wellness in Advocacy
Presenters: Coming Soon!
Description: Coming soon!
Session C
Make the Hive Thrive: Finding Your Role in Collective Action
Presenter: Shannon Cheek (she/her), Assistant Director for Community Impact; Sha-Nel Henderson (she/her), Coordinator for Student Community Engagement
Description: This interactive session will guide participants through foundational principles of community engagement. Participants will identify their Social Change Role and brainstorm ways to utilize their role in creating change within communities.
Session D
Using Social Media to Create Community and Advance Unity
Presenter: Coming soon!
Description: Coming soon!