Agnes Scott College’s Fifth Annual Women’s Global Leadership Conference (WGLC)

Agnes Scott College will host its annual Women’s Global Leadership Conference (WGLC) on Wednesday, October 9, 2024, in Presser Hall’s Gaines Chapel. Now in its fifth year, the conference welcomes Dr. Mandy Cohen, Director for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), who will frame this very important conversation in a fireside chat with college president, Leocadia Zak. Veteran journalist Rose Scott (WABE) returns as a panel moderator and will propel the dialogue around the theme, Inclusive Health Equity.

Inclusive health equity means leveling the playing field and providing the opportunity to live the healthiest lives possible for all people. All aspects of this issue will be explored through conversation at this year’s Women’s Global Leadership Conference, where the goal is to support and shape how higher education and the liberal arts connect with relevant global discourses and developments. Agnes Scott College’s mission and curriculum amplifies faculty expertise and connects students with globally impactful speakers and panelists.

The confirmed list of speakers includes:

• Rose Scott, Journalist, WABE (Panel Moderator)
• Dr. Olusimbo “Simbo” Ige, Commissioner, Chicago Department of Public Health
• Dr. Tawana Lee Ware ’96, Pediatric Dentist and Trustee to Agnes Scott College
• Darilyn Brown, Vice President, Hughes Spalding Hospital, Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta
• Dr. Paula Bloom, Psychologist, Kaiser Permanente
• Chris Clark, President, Georgia Chamber of Commerce
• Dr. Helene Gayle, President, Spelman College
• Dr. Linda Hubert ’62, Professor Emerita, Agnes Scott College
• Dr. Jennifer Sciubba, President, Population Reference Bureau

This year’s presenting sponsor is Amazon, with additional sponsor support from Wellstar, Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta, Georgia Health Initiative, Kaiser Permanente, Northside Hospital, PNC Bank, and Truist. 

Spend the day on Agnes Scott’s picturesque campus, networking and engaging with professionals and community members dedicated to advancing inclusive health equity.

Who Should Attend:

• Educators
• Nonprofit Leaders
• Corporate Leaders
• Health Sciences Professionals
• Students
• Neighbors and Community Members
• Health Equity Advocates

Register today to secure your spot. The conference will use the Whova app for the agenda, announcements, and networking.

Health equity impacts everyone—register now and be part of the conversation!