St. Mary's Academy with The Women's College of the University of Denver will present its ninth annual Leadership Conference for girls, grades 6-12, and their parents on Saturday, October 17, 2009 from 8:00 a.m. to noon. Charlotte S. Waisman, Ph.D., co-author of Her Story: A Timeline of the Women Who Changed America, will present the keynote address from 9:15 to 10:15 a.m. Dr. Waisman's keynote address - "Dare To Dream" - will share valuable insights about the women and girls from Her Story whose first accomplishments took place when they were pre-teens, teenagers, or very young adults. New this year, students from The Women's College are offering a "gallery walk" from 8:00 to 9:00 a.m. entitled Leading From Where You Are including images of women from Dr. Waisman's book. From 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. the girls will participate in panel discussions led by prominent local women and The Women's College students. Panel speakers will offer practical leadership advice that girls can apply immediately. Cost is $25 for students not currently attending St. Mary's Academy, purchased by October 16, $30 at the door. For reservations, call 303-762-8300, ext. 298. For the latest information on panel speakers visit http://www.smanet.org

About Charlotte:

Over the last 25 years, Charlotte S. Waisman has advocated for women as a professor, political activist, keynote speaker, and expert witness. As a corporate leader and trainer, Waisman coauthored several books, including 50 Activities for Developing Leaders and The Leadership Training Activity Book. She is currently a vice president with a worldwide consulting company specializing in large-scale leadership, gender, and culture changes. Waisman is also director of human resources for the Women's Vision Foundation, through which she speaks extensively across the country and conducts leadership workshops.

About St. Mary's Academy

St. Mary's Academy, Colorado's oldest private K-12 school, is a premier Catholic independent school. The school offers boys and girls grades K-8 a school based on the Loretto School Values of faith, community, justice and respect that prepares them for the highest academic endeavors. That philosophy is continued in an all-girls college preparatory environment for grades 9-12. This year St. Mary's Academy celebrates 145 years of continuous education in the Denver metro area.

About The Women's College of the University of Denver

The Women's College of the University of Denver is the only all-women's higher education program in the Rocky Mountain region. The Women's College provides adult women the opportunity to earn bachelor's degrees by taking classes on the weekends and in the evenings.

Originally conceived as a program at Colorado Women's College, The Women's College became part of DU when the university acquired Colorado Women's College in 1982.