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.
2022 Symposium
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Past Keynote Speakers
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