Network 2000, which promotes the advancement of women in professional and executive roles, will hold its 20th annualWomen of Excellence luncheon with Academy Award-winning actor Geena Davis. Davis will speak about gender equality and why it matters.
This is happening Wednesday, November 6, at 11 a.m. at Martin’s West, located at 6817 Dogwood Road in Baltimore, MD.
A longtime champion of women’s empowerment and gender equality, Davis founded the Geena Davis Institute on Gender in Media, which seeks to increase the percentage of female characters and reduce stereotyping in media made for children. The programming arm of the institute, See Jane, uses research, education and advocacy to engage the entertainment industry. In addition, Davis champions opportunities for women in athletics.
Davis produced and starred as the first female president of the United States in ABC’s “Commander and Chief,” in addition to starring in dozens of other television shows and films, including “Thelma and Louise,” “A League of Their Own” and “Tootsie.”
Women of Excellence tickets cost $130 per person. For more information, registration or sponsorship opportunities, visitwww.network2000md.org.
Network 2000 (www.network2000md.org) is a statewide not-for-profit organization in Maryland composed of professional executive womenand men. The organization initiates, supports and engages in activities to mentor and promote the advancement of women in executive positions. Network 2000 promotes the placement of women on corporate boards and educates the public on the benefits of having women in decision-making positions. Members serve as role models and mentors to women seeking to advance their careers.
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