The 2020 AAUW NC Conference, March 27-28 in Asheville, will be a chance to hear from a number of remarkable speakers, including
Plenary Sessions
- Angie Newsome, founder and CEO of online Carolina Public Press, speaking on her journey as an entrepreneur and how to sift throughmedia for real facts – opening keynote 4:00 Friday
- Kate Nielson, AAUW Director of Public Policy and Legal Advocacy, with news from AAUW national – plenary 9:00 Saturday
- Kati Hornung, Campaign Coordinator of VAratifyERA, on the successful ERA campaign in Virginia – closing keynote – Saturday Lunch
Interest Sessions (two or three at the same time)
- Emily Breedlove, Asheville resident and national speaker, talking about pay equity for women – 5:00 Friday
- Christi Whitworth discussing a new statewide AAUW NC statewide initiative for local STEM educators – 5:00 Friday
- Mary Williams-Stover, Executive Director NC Council on Women and Youth Involvement, and
Dr. Shannon Dowler, Chief Medical Officer for NC Medicaid, with a discussion of women’s health in NC – 10:00 Saturday
(preview – short talk from 1/23/2020 by Williams-Stover) - Rick Glazier, Executive Director NC Justice Center, with a state and federal legislative update – 10:00 Saturday
- Karen Wallace-Meigs, Executive Director of WNC Girls on the Run, with a panel of students giving their perspectives on becoming women who change the world. – 10:00 Saturday
- Nancy Cable, UNC Asheville Chancellor, on Title IX and changes in sexual harassment investigations – 11:15 Saturday
- Amanda Edwards, Buncombe County Commissioner, and Patsy Keever, former NC Representative, discussing ways to get more women elected to public office – 11:15 Saturday
- Kathy Pearre and Kate Nielson on the AAUW Work Smart tool for salary negotiation – 11:15 Saturday
Join us for an opportunity to hear from these presenters and to network with women from across the state!