International Women's Conference

Focusing on issues impacting women around the world featuring dynamic speakers.

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Women At The Frontier: Local And Global Perspectives On Health, Power And Survival

Moderator:
Joyce M. Davis, President, World Affairs Council of Harrisburg

Panelist include:

  • Anne Deeter Gallaher, co-author of “Women in High Gear” Deeter, Owner/CEO of the Deeter Gallaher Group LLC; Rev.
  • Barbara J. Terry, Vice President, Mission Effectiveness for Pinnacle Health System;
  • Commissioner Barbara Cross, Chairman of the Cumberland Valley Commission
  • Nancy J. Latimore, Director of Athletics at Elizabethtown College.

The Faith Frontier: Women In The Clergy

Moderator:
Rev. Tracy Sadd, Chaplain, Elizabethtown College

Panelist include:

  • Rev. Sandy L. Strauss, Pennsylvania Council of Churches
  • Rev. Dr. Virginia Parkum, Buddhist priest with the Blue Mountain Lotus Society
  • Rev. Marcy Nicholas, Pastor, Grace United Methodist Church.

The Toughest Frontiers: Women In Traditionally Male Professions

Moderator:
Commissioner Barbara Cross, Chairman of the Cumberland Valley Commission

Panelist include:

  • Col. Teresa Wolfgang, 101st Airborne
  • Lt. Col. Laura McHugh, Pennsylvania Army and Air National Guard
  • Officer Jennie Jenkins, President of the Harrisburg Police League