Second Round of Sessions
Saturday, September 13, 2025 | 11:45 am - 12:30 pm
Sadler Center & Alumni House
Session A: Women & Hormonal Health: A Natural Approach
Sadler Center | Tidewater B
Balanced, healthy hormone levels are critical to a woman’s well-being. But environmental toxins, stress, diet and other factors can disrupt these hormones, triggering conditions such as premenstrual syndrome, painful periods, perimenopause, endometriosis and polycystic ovary syndrome. In this presentation, Christine Dennis P ’21, a Swiss-certified naturopath and nutritionist, will explore natural solutions to support hormone balance, from plant-based remedies to nutritional strategies, and highlight the critical role of gut microbiota in overall health.
Session B: Leah Glenn Dance Theatre: An Exploration of Movement as Communication
Sadler Center | Commonwealth Auditorium
Join Leah Glenn Dance Theatre, a modern dance company, as they share insights into their creative process and choreography. Their work synergistically engages dance, spoken word and kinesthetic empathy to create works that build community through storytelling.
Session C: Leading the Way: Celebrating Women Executives
Sadler Center | Chesapeake B
Join us for an inspiring panel featuring distinguished William & Mary women who have risen to the top of their fields. They’ll share their journeys, offer insights on advancing in leadership and discuss the critical role of women in executive roles. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from and celebrate the achievements of W&M women in business. Panelists include Catherine Carr ’91, founder, Vitamin C Creative; Paula Sardinas, CEO, FMS Global Strategies; and Nicole Grogan ’91, CPO, Intellectual Ventures. The panel will be moderated by Fran Engoron ’70, managing director of Golden Seeds and former client consultant and partner at Price Waterhouse and PwC.
Session D: Art, Crime and Reclamation
Sadler Center | Tidewater A
Join Karen “KT” Tomlinson Newton ’77, former assistant U.S. attorney and art crime prosecutor, for a conversation with William & Mary anthropologist and curator Danielle Moretti-Langholtz about the hidden world of art theft, forgery and cultural restitution. From working with the FBI to recover stolen Revolution-era artifacts to consulting on high-profile museum cases, Newton brings deep insight into the intersection of law, ethics and the art world. Together, she and Moretti-Langholtz will explore how legal frameworks shape our understanding of ownership, value and historical responsibility.
Session E: Three Women of Florence
Sadler Center | Chesapeake C
Explore the lives and legacies of three remarkable women who helped shape the cultural and civic identity of Florence in this presentation by W&M visiting professor Michele Spike. From Matilda of Tuscany’s political power and patronage to Anna Maria Luisa de’ Medici’s foresight in preserving the city’s artistic treasures, their stories reveal the enduring influence of female leadership. The session also examines Florence’s deep devotion to the Virgin Mary, whose image inspired art, poetry and civic pride throughout the Middle Ages and Renaissance. Together, these figures illuminate Florence’s rise as a center of faith, beauty and cultural innovation.