Women's Health & Issues

Payal is the Founder & Chairman of ClassPass and the Artistic Director of The Sa Dance Company.

At the podium, Nemcova shares a passionate story of what the tsunami and her childhood taught her about the preciousness of being and the importance of living in the moment.…

Davis comes to the lecture podium for a moving and unforgettable program about healing, reconciliation and her rediscovery of the power of family.

Priyanka Chopra Jonas is a multi-faceted talent, who is one of the most recognized personalities in the world.

Fresh off executive producing and starring in her own CBS series Carol’s Second Act, in real life Patricia Heaton is living her second act, both professionally and personally.

As an award-winning music artist, iconic performer, and adored television personality.

Patti Stanger is the star and executive producer of Bravo's hit docu-series The Millionaire Matchmaker. The show has gained record-breaking viewership and captured a worldwide following for Stanger. She is…

President Paula A. Johnson is a respected and passionate leader, deeply committed to women and to sustainably improving their lives. She is recognized internationally as an innovator who has brought…

Precious Muhammad helped advance the depth and authenticity of our exhibition America to Zanzibar: Muslim Cultures Near and Far. She worked with us to form the exhibit’s American Muslim narrative,…

Beautiful, simply does not describe the incomparable force known to the world as Patti LaBelle. As time continues to evolve, the soulful songbird’s name has become synonymous with grace, style,…

From living in the streets in the slums of Katwe to learning chess in a Sports Outreach Institute missionary program

Pat Smith, a successful television personality and inspirational speaker, is President & CEO of Pat Smith Enterprises. The company manages Smith’s many business interests, chief among them Treasure You a…

Parvati Shallow, won a million dollars on the international television show SURVIVOR, and is widely considered to be the best to ever play. Her elegant approach to the chaos of…

Patricia Schroeder left Congress undefeated in 1996 after serving in the House of Representatives for 24 years. From January to June 1997, she held the rank of Professor at the Woodrow…

Russell-McCloud is a “visual speaking experience.” With more than 20 years on the lecture circuit, she is categorized as being one of the nation’s best. Her speaking style is engaging,…

An accomplished actor and stage director, Phylicia Rashad became a household name when she portrayed Claire Huxtable on The Cosby Show, a character whose enduring appeal has earned her numerous…

Pam Reed ran marathons and 10Ks exclusively until 1991, when she moved up to the ultramarathon distance. Since then, she has completed more than 90 ultramarathon events (over 26.2 miles)…

Heralded as one of our country’s foremost comics, Paula Poundstone’s quick-thinking, unscripted approach to comedy makes for a perfect fit as a regular panelist on NPR’s #1 show, the screwball…

Author of the New York Times bestseller, Patti LuPone: A Memoir, Miss LuPone is currently starring in the Los Angeles Opera's new production of John Corigliano's The Ghosts of Versailles.…

Pam Grier came to fame in the early 1970s, after starring in a string of successful blaxploitation films, and has since remained in the public spotlight, appearing in a large…

Phyllis George has become one of America's most accomplished women.

Phoebe Eng is a national lecturer, social change strategist and author of the critically acclaimed Warrior Lessons, her groundbreaking account of race, empowerment and leadership in a changing world. As…

Motivational leadership business speaker Pegine Echevarria is in the Motivational Speaker Hall of Fame. A motivational, leadership and business speaker, consultant, personal coach, and author who teaches business, relationship, sales…

Pearl Cleage is an Atlanta based writer whose work has won commercial acceptance and critical praise in several genres. An award winning playwright whose Flyin' West was the most produced…

Highest ranking Hispanic woman in the Clinton administration, Polly Baca served as Special Assistant to President Bill Clinton and Director of the United States Office of Consumer Affairs. She also…