The Women for OSU annual symposium is a unique opportunity to gain valuable knowledge about philanthropic decision making and leadership. Women for OSU celebrates members of the OSU family who display leadership in philanthropy by naming the Philanthropist of the Year and awarding scholarships to outstanding OSU students.
2025 Symposium
Princess Sarah is an author, motivational speaker and award-winning humanitarian. She shares her personal story of adoption and growing up in a biracial family as a way to understand cultural differences and build a culture of belonging. Princess Sarah’s work addresses issues impacting Sierra Leone; celebrates diversity, female empowerment, community and culture.
If you are interested in sponsoring the 2025 Symposium, contact Annie Wells at awells@OSUgiving.com or 408-385-5160 to learn about sponsorship opportunities.
Corporate Presenting Sponsor
Bank of Oklahoma
Platinum Sponsor
- Jimi Davidson
Gold Sponsors
- Julie Blanchard & Susan Glasgow
- Robin Byford & Becky Steen
- Cheryl Clerico
- Amy Cline
- Kayleen Ferguson
- Anne Greenwood
- Virginia Hellwege
- Joan Hert & Sharon Chaufty
- Claudia Humphreys
- Jami Longacre
- Pam Martin
- Lynn McElroy
- Amy Mitchell & Vicki Howard
- Jennie Moyes
- Gail Muncrief
- OSU Alumni Association
- OSU Athletics
- OSU Center for Health Sciences
- OSU College of Arts and Sciences
- OSU College of Education and Human Sciences
- OSU College of Engineering, Architecture and Technology
- OSU Division of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources
- OSU Foundation
- OSU Spears School of Business
- Jan Polk
- Jenelle Schatz
- Terry Slagle
- JJ Stevak
- Stillwater Medical Center
- Melinda & Joel Stinnett
- Stock Exchange Bank - Sheryl Benbrook
- Lucina Thompson
- Michel Thompson
- Sharon Trojan & Roxanne Pollard
- Denise Weaver
- Dava White
- Marsha L. Williams
Silver Sponsors
- Tammy Bove
- Brenda Buck & Tracie Chapman
- Kirsten Daniel
- Karen Gallagher
- Aimee Hale
- Ann Halligan
- Lynn Hilst
- Traci Jensen
- Jeanette Kern
- Charlotte Pittman
- Gwen Shaw
- Gina Wilson
Orange Sponsors
- Jenny Carter
- Renee Ebert
- Patricia Hudson
- Jeanene Hulsey
- Whitney McKellar
- Retta Miller
- Leslye Trachte
- Leslie Woolley
Digital Sponsor
- OSU President's Office
Past Keynote Speakers
2024
Deborah Norville
"Inside Edition" anchor and bestselling author
2023
Elizabeth Smart
Abduction survivor, author, activist and communicator for hope after tragedy
2022
Lauren Bush Lauren
Founder and CEO of FEED, Model
2021
Leigh Anne Tuohy
Motivational speaker and philanthropist
2020
Dr. Tererai Trent
Educator, motivational speaker and Oprah's "favorite guest of all-time"
2019
Amy Cuddy
Social psychologist and author
2018
Marg Helgenberger
Actress
2017
Joan Lunden
TV host, author and cancer survivor
2016
Laura Bush
Former First Lady
2015
Marlee Matlin
Academy Award-winner and activist
2014
Jean Chatzky
Financial editor, author and TV host
2013
Holly Robinson Peete
Actress, activist, author and philanthropist
2012
Jennifer Buffett
Co-chair and president of the NoVo Foundation
2011
Lisa Ling
Author, reporter and TV host
2010
Nancy G. Brinker
Founder of Susan G. Komen for the Cure
2009
Jackie Joyner-Kersee
Six-time Olympic track and field medalist