(August 27, 2007) — The Power of Women (PoW) introduces the extraordinary women of the Sarasota-Bradenton area to the extraordinary students of New College of Florida, the state’s public honors college.  By bringing together these constituencies in a variety of forums open to the public, the College hopes to provide meaningful and enjoyable experiences, as well as networking opportunities for all participants.

The Power of Women was launched last spring with two presentations featuring successful women entrepreneurs and artists, among them cosmetics pioneer Flori Roberts and opera singer/philanthropist Lee Peterson.  The participants spoke about their careers and responded to questions from the audience and a panel of New College women. This year's series has been expanded to four programs, each with a stellar group of keynote speakers.
 

An expanded mentoring program is also being introduced this year.

 

"Our goal is to make the partnership between students and women in the community more personal," states New College alumna Felice Schulaner, retired SVP of Coach Leather, PoW participant and Steering Committee member. “Consistent with the spirit and philosophy of New College, we have launched a mentoring program tailored to the unique needs and interests of all participants --students, alumni, and community volunteers.”  Schulaner says that there will not be a ‘one size fits all’ approach.  Women interested in participating will be invited to post their ‘mentor profile’ on a website that is being created by the New College Foundation.  Students will take the initiative to approach possible mentors to discuss partnerships.

 

The three remaining programs will feature Women in Law, Finance and Business (November 15), Women in Education (February 12) and Women in Media, Communications and Entertainment (March 18).  The latter will be moderated by Susan Burns, editor of biz941 and a New College alumna.

The Steering Committee for Power of Women includes a powerhouse of prominent area women: Susan M. Atherton, B.J. Creighton, Patricia Hanahan Engman, Elaine Mason Keating, Jean M. Martin, Helen Nugent, Felice Schulaner, Flori Roberts, and Jane T. Smiley.  New College Foundation leadership is being provided by Carol Carter, vice president of advancement.

 

All sessions begin at 4 pm and take place on the campus of New College of Florida, 5800 Bay Shore Road. Donations to attend the Power of Women series will go toward a scholarship fund for New College women.  The donation is $25 per session, or $92 for the series of four. Complimentary receptions follow each program. New College students, staff and faculty may attend at no charge.

 

For reservations or further information, please contact New College Foundation, 941-487-4800 or email PoW!@ncf.edu.

 

 

SARASOTA Magazine, publisher of biz941, is the media sponsor of this year’s Power of Women. The corporate sponsor is the Private Client Group at National City Bank.

 

 

Power of Women 2007-2008 SCHEDULE

 

Donation: $25; proceeds benefit scholarship fund for New College women

Free for New College faculty, staff and students

Reservations: 941-487-4800 or PoW!@ncf.edu

All events begin at 4 pm at Sainer Pavilion or College Hall on the
New College Campus, 5800 Bay Shore Road, Sarasota

Complimentary reception follows

 

Tuesday, October 9 at 4 pm * Sainer Pavilion

“The Power of Women in Medicine and Science”

 

Gwen M. MacKenzie, RN, MN, MHSA, President and Chief Executive Officer of Sarasota Memorial since May 2005 (Sarasota)

Anne E. Chauvet, DVM, owner/doctor, Veterinary Neuro Services LLC and Pet Rehab & Performance Center (Sarasota)

Christine Hamilton-Hall, M.D., specialist in Surgery, Oral and Maxillofacial, affiliated with New York-Presbyterian/Columbia (Connecticut) (alumna)

Moderator: Fiona Crawford, Ph.D., Associate Director, Roskamp Institute

 

Thursday, November 15 at 4 pm * College Hall

“The Power of Women in Law, Finance & Business”

 

Susan M. Atherton, financial advisor, The Stanford Group

Felice Schulaner, Human Resources executive (alumna)

Tami F. Conetta, partner, the law firm of Ruden McClosky

Moderator:  Laura Spencer, CEO, Tervis Tumbler Company

 

Tuesday, February 12 at 4 pm * Sainer Pavilion

“The Power of Women in Education”

 

Esther Barazzone, PhD, president, Chatham University (alumna)

Fiona Crawford, PhD, Assoc. Director, Roskamp Institute

Amy C. Wick Mavis, Exec. Director, PACE Center for Girls, Manatee

 

Tuesday, March 18 at 4 pm * Sainer Pavilion

“The Power of Women in Media, Communications & Entertainment”

 

Carol Flint, TV producer (ER) (alumna)

Leslie Glass, journalist, playwright and novelist

Cathy Guisewite, nationally-syndicated cartoonist ("Cathy")

Moderator:  Susan Burns, Editor, biz941 (alumna)

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New College of Florida is a national leader in the arts and sciences and is the State of Florida’s designated honors college for the liberal arts. Consistently rated among the country’s top five public liberal arts colleges by U.S.News & World Report — including as the No. 1 public liberal arts college in "America’s Best Colleges, 2007 Edition" — New College attracts highly motivated, academically talented students from 40 states and 25 foreign countries.