The 2024 Boston College Women's Summit will take place on Saturday, February 3.
Keynote Speaker
Rachael Denhollder
Rachael Denhollander is an attorney, author, advocate, and educator who isrecognized as a leading voice on the topic of sexual abuse. Possessing aunique blend of professional skills, personal experiences, and dynamiccommunication style, she is a sought- after media commentator, speaker,and consultant. Her grasp of legal issues, corporate ethics, effectiveleadership strategies, and investigative practices are coupled with a trauma-informed, deeply compassionate understanding of the realities facing survivors of sexual abuse and their path toward healing. Bridging the gapbetween survivors and the society and institutions that may have failedthem, Denhollander forces audiences to ask the question, “What is a girl orboy worth?” while equipping them with the tools to answer, “Everything.”Rachael Denhollander became known internationally in 2016 as thefirstwoman to pursue criminal charges and speak publicly against USAGymnastics’ team doctor Larry Nassar, one of the most prolific sexualabusers in recorded history. As a result of her activism, over 300 women—including numerous Olympic medalists — came forward as survivors ofNassar’s abuse, eventually leading to his life imprisonment. Her courageoustenacity and ongoing advocacy helped trigger a complete upheaval at bothUSA Gymnastics and Michigan State University, where former executivesand high- ranking officials face numerous criminal charges for theircomplicity in covering up Nassar’s abuse and lying about what they knew.
2024 Workshop and Mainstage Speakers
Saturday, February 3, 2024PROGRAM | |
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8:45 a.m. | Breakfast sponsoredby The Council for Women of Boston College
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9:30 a.m. | Registration in Gasson Hall Rotunda |
10:00 a.m.
| WELCOME AND MORNING KEYNOTEOpening Remarks and Opening Keynote
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11:15 - 12:00 p.m.
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Workshop 1, Various classrooms in Gasson Hall |
12:00 – 12:45 p.m. | Lunch (Gasson rotunda)
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12:45 – 1:30 p.m. | Workshop 2, Various classrooms in Gasson Hall |
1:45- 2:30 p.m. | Mainstage Panel, Gasson 100 |
2:45 - 3:00 p.m. | Student Performances and Closings |
3:00 - 4:00 p.m. | Student Vendor Fair, Gasson 112 |
Workshops
2024 Workshops