The World Affairs Council of Harrisburg is cancelling the 2020 International Women’s Conference slated for Saturday at Temple University Harrisburg due to the increasing reports of coronavirus infections. The Council hopes to reschedule once the threat has abated.
10 a.m. 11 a.m. – Welcome & Greetings
Opening Keynote – Manda Zand Ervin
11:-12 p.m. – Women & Health
- Dr. Renu Joshi – Know Your Numbers
- Dr. Oralia Garcia Dominic – Special threats – diabetes/heart disease
- Linda Weihbrecht. – UPMC
- Porcha Johnson – Founder, Black Girl Health – Mental Health issues
12- 1:30 p.m. Lunch & International Fashion Show
1 p.m. -2:30 p.m. Women in Challenging Professions
- Police — Captain Kristal M. Turner-Childs
- International affairs/diplomacy – Ruth Stevens-Klitz
- Politics – Janis Creason, Dauphin County Treasurer
- Military – Former Cumberland County Commissioner and U.S. Marine Barbara Cross
