Stories from Experience
Women
Rising
Get inspired by women's stories.
A series featuring distinguished woman from the area, sharing their stories of challenge and triumph and offering advice for women following in their footsteps.
Upcoming Stories from Experience
Join us for an inspiring story. Don't miss this opportunity to be motivated and empowered—your presence makes the stories even more impactful!
Susan Garot
President & CEO, Green Bay Botanical Gardens
Tuesday, May 7, 2024
4-5:30 p.m.
Green Bay Botanical Gardens
Education Center, 2600 Larsen Road, Green Bay
Susan Garot cares deeply about the success of her community and excels at mobilizing resources for growing and investing in community resources. Over the past 16 years, she and her team of members, volunteers and donors grew Green Bay Botanical Gardens (GBBG) from 1,800 to over 6,500 members and raised over $35 million to double the size of the developed gardens and endowments. GBBG went from a sleepy community attraction to one that is now regularly listed on Tripadvisor as a Top 3 place to visit.
Bola Delano-Oriaran, Ph.D.
Divisional Dean for Social Sciences
Professor of Education & Director of Student-Teaching Abroad
Wednesday, July 17, 2024
4-5:30 p.m.
The Urban Hub
340 N Broadway #200, Green Bay
Bola Delano-Oriaran, Ph.D., is an advocate for equity and multiculturalism in education and society. She earned her undergraduate and master’s degrees at Savannah State University, Georgia, and her doctorate at Pennsylvania State University before assuming her current position as associate professor of education and director of the Student-Teaching Abroad program at St. Norbert College.
Leading the
Conversation
Bridget Krage O'Connor moderates the Women Rising: Stories from Experience sessions to ensure enjoyable and effective discussion for all attendees.
Bridget Krage O'Connor
President, O'Connor Connective, LLC
Executive in Residence, Schreiber Institute for Women's Leadership
Share Your Story!
Have a women's leadership story to share? We’re all ears. Your experience can guide other women who aspire to become leaders. Contact us if you have questions or would like to suggest a topic.