Inclusive Health Equity Leads the Conversation at Agnes Scott College’s Fifth Annual Women’s Global Leadership Conference 

ATLANTA – Agnes Scott College will host its annual Women’s Global Leadership Conference (WGLC) on Wednesday, October 9, 2024, in Presser Hall’s Gaines Chapel. Now in its fifth year, the conference welcomes Dr. Mandy Cohen, Director for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), who will frame this very important conversation in a fireside chat with college president, Leocadia Zak. Veteran journalist Rose Scott (WABE) returns as a panel moderator and will propel the dialogue around the theme, Inclusive Health Equity.  

“Agnes Scott is and will continue to be a place where ideas and diverse ideologies can be freely exchanged,” said Leocadia I. Zak, President of Agnes Scott College. “Health equity is a critical issue that impacts everyone, and the Women’s Global Leadership Conference is our marquee event where students, faculty and the greater community can engage with each other to examine these matters and explore opportunities to effect real and lasting change.”

Inclusive health equity means leveling the playing field and providing the opportunity to live the healthiest lives possible for all people. All aspects of this issue will be explored through conversation at this year’s Women’s Global Leadership Conference, where the goal for the event is to support and shape how higher education and the liberal arts connect with relevant global discourses and developments. Agnes Scott College’s mission and curriculum amplifies faculty expertise and connects students with globally impactful speakers and panelists.

This year’s presenting sponsor is Amazon, with additional sponsor support from Wellstar, Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta, Georgia Health Initiative, Kaiser Permanente, Northside Hospital, PNC Bank and Truist. Sponsor support enriches events and underscores a companys’ dedication to empowering communities and fostering positive change.

Registration for the WGLC 2024 is open. Groups and individuals can register TODAY at https://bit.ly/2024WGLC and gain access to the latest conference updates by downloading the WHOVA app and  following us across all social media channels.

To learn more about Agnes Scott College and the Women’s Global Leadership Conference or to show your support, please visit agnesscott.edu.