This year’s virtual breakfast will feature keynote speaker Susan Goldberg, Editor-in-Chief of National Geographic. Under her leadership, National Geographic has been honored with nine National Magazine Awards, including four awards in 2020 and the top prize for General Excellence in 2019. In addition to awards for journalism, Goldberg has been recognized repeatedly for leadership. In 2013, she was voted one of Washington’s “11 Most Influential Women in the Media” by Washingtonian Magazine. 

This interactive two-hour virtual event is sure to inspire, with a program packed with female leaders sharing their stories of success and overcoming challenges to help you develop the skills to lead confidently - no matter the circumstances. 

Fireside Chat: The event will also feature a fireside chat between two local D.C. women who are outstanding in their fields, moderated by award-winning journalist and WUSA9 weeknight anchor Lesli Foster: 

• Gina Shaefer - Owner and Operator of 13 ACE Hardware stores
• Carla Hayden, PhD - 14th Librarian of Congress 

Leadership Training: Dr. Laura Morgan Roberts, a Professor of Practice at the University of Virginia’s Darden School of Business, will conduct a training on how to lead diverse teams. Attendees will receive a workbook to help them apply leadership concepts discussed throughout the event.  

Members are eligible to receive a membership credit.