Our History

1996
1/19    An interview with UW Professor of History and Women Studies Suzzane Lebsock
6/22    Laura Liswood, author of Women World Leaders and an improvisational comedy by Northwest Asian American Theater

1997
1/30    Panel: Women against the Odds
9/12    Panel: Building Bridges among Women of Color” with Asian, African, Hispanic and Native American speakers

1998
1/23    Panel: Marketing Yourself Strategically
6/11    Panel: Women in Non-Traditional Jobs
10/9    Panel: The Spirit We Live By, from Four Cultural perspectives

1999
1/29    Panel: Starting the New Year Right
5/6    Panel: An Evening to Honor Moms
10/21    Panel: How many worlds do you live in? Resolving Cultural Conflicts

2000
2/4    Panel: Women & Money
5/19    Panel: Women & Technology
10/27    Empowering Women of Color

2001
2/2    The power of Women of Color
5/19    The Power of Asian American Women

2002
2/8    The Power of African American Women
5/2    The Power of Hispanic Women
9/27    Women & Politics: Where do we go from here?

2003
2/14    Preparing the Transitions
5/23    Dress for Success: A refreshing approach-10 celebrities of color model springtime fashions for the professional woman
9/26    Women as Peacemakers

2004
2/14    Preparing the Transitions
5/14    Do Gender & Culture Make a Difference in Leadership?
9/24    Empowering Young Women as Leaders

2005
1/28    Women’s Health Issues
5/20    Taking Care of Yourself
9/23    Race, Gender, Equity and Health Issues

2006
1/27    Honoring Women of Color in Television News
5/19    Women & Money
9/22    Women & Science

2007
1/26    Rising Stars: Honoring Young Women who are Making a Difference
5/18    Emerging Leaders: Honoring Young Women who have broken the glass ceiling
9/27    Mentors & Community Legacy

2008
2/1    Looking & Feeling Your Best
5/16    Eating Healthy: The Key to Life, Longevity and Prosperity
9/26     Ps of Happiness: productivity, prosperity, possibility, positive thinking and peace of mind

2009
1/30    Women in Power: Non-profits & Community Organizations
5/15    Citizen Activism: Making a Difference
9/25    Women in Power: Politics & Government

2010
1/29    Women in Power: Business & Corporations
5/14    Women in Power: Law
9/24    Women in Power: Education

2011
1/28    Women in Power: Technology
5/13    Women in Power: Law Enforcement & the Military
9/23    Eco Women Making a Difference in the Environment

2012
2/3    Heritage Keepers
5/11    Today’s Leaders

Our past speakers include First Lady Mona Lee Locke, Pam Schell, Stella Ortega, Sandra Madrid, and Deborah Senn.