Ninth Annual WLMP Spring Symposium
March 28th, 2025
UPMC Events Center at Robert Morris University
10:00 am - 3:00 pm EST
Please RSVP by March 17th at 12:00 pm EST!
6001 University Blvd, Moon Twp, PA 15108 (please enter through UPMC Gate)
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This event is free and open to the public.
Moving Forward Together! Women Educating and Inspiring Generations
The Women’s Leadership and Mentorship Program is excited to announce this year’s Spring Symposium! Our Keynote Speaker will share her journey of uncovering the powerful, untold stories of remarkable women in history, while highlighting the importance of storytelling. The Professional Panel will explore the theme of Inspiring Kindness and Joy, and our Student Speaker Series will focus on Defining Kindness and Joy. We look forward to an inspiring and thought-provoking event!
2025 Keynote Speaker
Heather Terrell | Lawyer and New York Times/USA Today Bestselling Author
Heather is a bestselling American novelist and lawyer, known for writing historical fiction under the pen name Marie Benedict. After a decade as a litigator in New York, Heather transitioned to writing full-time, publishing her debut novel The Chrysalis in 2007. She is passionate about uncovering the untold stories of remarkable women in history, such as Mileva Marić (The Other Einstein, 2016), Hedy Lamarr (The Only Woman in the Room, 2019), Clementine Churchill (Lady Clementine, 2020), Belle da Costa Greene (The Personal Librarian, 2021), and Rosalind Franklin (Her Hidden Genius, 2022).
With her work translated into twenty-nine languages, Heather's mission is to excavate the past to inspire and empower future generations by bringing to light the voices of historical women whose brilliance deserves recognition. She offers a compelling blend of history, literature, and the power of storytelling, leaving audiences inspired by unsung heroes.
Schedule of Events (subject to change)
- 10:00am - 10:30am – Registration
- 10:30am - 11:30am – Keynote Speaker
- 11:30am - 12:15pm – Brunch
- 12:15pm - 1:15pm – Student Speaker Series (Defining Kindness and Joy)
- 1:15pm - 1:30pm – Break
- 1:30pm - 2:45pm – Professional Panel (Inspiring Kindness and Joy)
- 2:45pm - 3:00pm – Closing Remarks