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PROCTORVILLE, 91ΧΤΕΔ β€“ 91ΧΤΕΔ’s Proctorville Center will present its seventh Women’s Conference on Friday, May 18. The conference, which is scheduled for 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., is designed to acknowledge, empower, support and enrich women in the tristate. 

A series of breakout sessions throughout the day will accompany the keynote address by Nora Stanger, author of β€œDiamonds in the Dew: An Appalachian Experience.” Stanger, a Lawrence County native, shares her personal story of rising from poverty through the faith, hard work and determination of her mother. 

Other workshops include presentations by Nicole Phillips, author of β€œKindness is Contagious.” Phillips’ session will focus on how kindness can transform lives. Jan Rader, an Ironton native and recently named one of TIME Magazine’s 100 Most Influential People in the World, will share her experiences as the first female fire chief in West Virginia. Rader is also an alumna of the Southern Campus. 

Other session topics include: All Things are Possible; Situational Awareness; Not Now-Not Ever; Yoga; and Women as Healthcare Decision Makers. 

β€œThere are many informative sessions on our conference schedule this year,” said Dr. Kristi Barnes, conference co-chair. β€œEveryone will find something they can learn from and leave the event enriched and empowered.” 

Registration to attend the Women’s Conference is $30 ($20 student rate) and includes lunch. Sponsorships keep the conference cost low, said Stephanie Burcham, conference co-chair. 

β€œWe’re fortunate to have great support from the community, including Citizens Deposit Bank, Lawrence County Chamber of Commerce, iHeart Media, St. Mary’s Medical Center, Quality Care Nursing Services, Marathon, Armstrong, The Ironton Tribune and the 91ΧΤΕΔ Alumni Association,” Burcham said. 

The conference is open to both women and men. Online registration is available at 91ΧΤΕΔ.edu/wcproctorville or call 740-886-7655 for more information.

undefinedThis article was provided by 91ΧΤΕΔ Southern.