ICSB is showcasing, short stories, webinars and clips of women entrepreneurs from around the world.

Featured Countries: USA, Canada, Mexico, Malaysia, New Zealand, Indonesia, S. Korea, Egypt, Nigeria, UAE, Qatar, Italy, France, Germany, Australia, Switzerland, Argentina, Brasil, Panama, and Colombia.

Led by Dr. Ruth Dwyer and Dr. Ayman El Tarabishy

Led by Dean Liesl Riddle

Liesl Riddle is the vice dean for strategy, the director of the Master of Interdisciplinary Business Studies program, and an associate professor of international business and international affairs at the George Washington University School of Business (GWSB).

Led by Dr. Joyce McConnell 

Joyce McConnell is the first woman president of Colorado State University and is proud to currently lead one of the most diverse administrative teams in higher education. Since becoming President in 2019, McConnell has hired five women into senior leadership positions at CSU.  She has also overseen a successful return to in-person academics and operations beginning in Fall 2020 and is currently leading the Courageous, Strategic Transformation of CSU, a process grounded in a commitment to equity, sustainability, and student success. McConnell previously served in progressive leadership roles at another land grant, West Virginia University, first as Associate Dean and then Dean of the College of Law, and then as Provost. In her time at WVU, McConnell led leadership culture change both her formal roles and as a founding member of the Women’s Leadership Initiative.  She also galvanized innovation and entrepreneurship with the creation of the university-wide WVU Idea Hub, the WVU Humanities Center, and the West Virginia Public Education Collaborative, among other notable initiatives. https://president.colostate.edu/bio/ 

(A) Global impact on Women: 

Panelists: Ebony Johnson, Linda Acholonu, and Aabha Sachar

The world is changing rapidly, as women we face unique challenges and opportunities. Please join us for a discussion as we discuss how the current global environment affects women..

(B) Women in Education: a Balancing Act: 

Panelists: Casey Hayes-Deats, Linda Mueller, Lauren Servin, and Ursula Martin

Women are often expected to do it all: be successful bosses, partners, and community members. It’s no easy feat to juggle everything. This session is a chance for us to explore and share our secrets for how to balance life’s demands.

Panelists: Dr. Senay Agca, Dr. Uju Okoye, and Dr. Rita Grant  

The 2030 UN Agenda for Sustainable Development relies on the cooperation of government, business and citizens as it works toward a better future for us all.  Despite setbacks, it has made great strides.  Come learn how women and their businesses have been instrumental in making progress toward a better and more sustainable future for all.

Led by Dr. Ayman El Tarabishy and Dr. Ruth Dwyer

This virtual event will be a chance for participants of the International Women’s Day in Education program to connect and network. (Register Here)