Athens State University will be hosting their annual International Women’s Day Breakfast on March 7 at 8:00 am.
International Women’s Day (March 8th) is a global day of celebrating the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women while reinforcing a commitment to women’s equality.
The celebration will be held in the Sandridge Student Center Ballroom and begin with breakfast, followed by remarks by keynote speaker PeggyLee Wright, President & CEO of THE COMPANY YOU KEEP.
PeggyLee Wright is a former US Army UH-60 Blackhawk pilot, having served at the 82d Airborne Division, Honduras Central America, and Fort Lee, Virginia. Following her military career, PeggyLee used her experience in DoD, logistics, leadership management, behavior analysis, and education to create a new approach to business development.
Just prior to turning 50 years old, PeggyLee started THE COMPANY YOU KEEP, a Woman Owned, Veteran Owned Small Business headquartered in Huntsville, Alabama. THE COMPANY YOU KEEP brings expertise in Executive Coaching, Personal Branding, Organizational Leadership, Business Development, and Program Management for customers across the Government, Military, Academic, Non-Profit and Industrial Enterprise.
PeggyLee is active in several non-profits within the Huntsville community. She is on the Board for Huntsville SOF (Special Operations Forces) Network, Health Establishments at Local Schools (H.E.A.L.S.), and The YMCA. She is also a mentor for many men and women, providing academic and professional guidance. Mother of four incredible kiddos, PeggyLee has been with her husband, TJ Wright, for 29 years.
“Panel with City of Athens LeadHERship” will be held after the keynote, providing a chance for attendees to learn alongside each other as our panelists discuss a number of different issues, what keeps them motivated, and how anything is possible with the right support network.
Panelists will include: Pammie Jimmar (President/CEO of Athens-Limestone Chamber of Commerce), Bethany Shockney (President/CEO of Limestone County Economic Development Association), Tere Richardson (Executive Director of Athens Main Street) and Dr. Catherine Wehlburg (President of Athens State University).
The International Women’s Day Breakfast is the perfect way to celebrate influential women who have made a difference in your life. Tickets are $10 and are on sale through February 28. Please visit www.athens.edu/womensday to RSVP.