Young women eager to advance their careers have a unique opportunity to meet and learn from established women leaders in our community.

Learn more about the100 Wise Women breakfast series. 

Martha Layne Collins to be keynote speaker in November - date TBA

Martha Layne Collins was born in Shelby County, Kentucky, in 1936. A graduate of the University of Kentucky, she taught in the public schools of Lousiville and Woodford County. After entering politics in 1971, she became active in gubernatorial and congressional campaigns. In 1975, she was elected clerk of the Kentucky Supreme Court. In 1979, she was elected lieutenant governor, chairing the National Conference of Lieutenant Governors. In 1989, she was elected governor. The Democratic National Committee selected her to chair the 1984 Democratic National Convention.

She chaired the Tennesse-Tombigbee Waterway Authority, which opened the waterway to commercial traffic in 1985. She also chaired the Southern Growth Policies Board, Southern States Energy Board and co-chaired of the Appalachian Regional Commission. After her term as governor, she became president of St. Catherine's College for six years. She also served as the Executive-in-Residence at the University of Louisville's School of Business, and as director for the International Business and Management Center at the University of Kentucky.

Where and when

Wed., May 7, 2008
8 a.m. - 10 a.m.
University Club on the campus of the University of Louisville
Directions and campus map 
FREE parking in the University Club lot.

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Win a strand of pearls!

New for 2008. Each time you attend a breakfast forum in the series, be sure to enter the drawing for a strand of pearls from Davis Jewelers to be given away at the November 100 Wise Women breakfast. You need not be present to win.  How to enter the drawing...

 

About the 100 Wise Women Breakfast Series

100 Wise Women is designed to increase the base of Louisville’s qualified, connected women leaders and is presented by the Leadership Louisville Center and Today’s Woman magazine. Supporters include Louisville Urban League Young Professionals, Women 4 Women, Young Professionals Association of Louisville and Delta Dental of Kentucky.

 

100 Wise Women is sponsored by:

 

For more information, contact Jackie Nash.