Since the first Women’s Leadership Summit, held in 2011, we have set our sights high, engaging nationally to realize a profound impact locally. Over the years, we have hosted renowned conference lecturers from across the state, region, and nation. We have been privileged to feature keynote speakers, including:

• 2024: Evy Poumpouras, Former Secret Service Special Agent and Interrogator, and Co-Host of Bravo’s
• “Spy Games”
• 2022: Kendra Adachi, New York Times Bestselling Author and podcaster
• 2021: Cheslie Kryst, Miss USA 2019, Miss North Carolina USA 2019
• 2019: Jess Ekstrom, Founder and CEO of Headbands for Hope
• 2018: Denise Ryan, Author and motivational speaker
• 2017: Glennon Doyle, New York Times Best Selling Author
• 2016: Jennifer Pharr Davis, National Geographic Adventurer of the Year
• 2015: Bonnie St. John, Author, Olympic athlete, and business owner
• 2014: Jenna Bush Hager, Author and TV personality
• 2013: Dr. Aldona Wos, Former Secretary of NC Department of Health and Human Services
• 2012: Jennifer Thompson, Author
• 2011: Nancy Lublin, CEO Dress for Success and Author