Her journey to leadership has been centered in learning and she has worked in every level of education from elementary teacher to graduate school faculty member. Dr. Stephanie Pace Marshall speaks internationally about shaping the next generation of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) leaders. According to Dr. Marshall, "The future prosperity and sustainability of our global community resides in igniting, nurturing, and connecting our children's creativity and imagination to the needs of the Pace Marshall world."

A place in the world for your unique voice
In her book, "The Power to Transform: Leadership That Brings Learning and Schooling to Life," Dr. Marshall encourages readers to stand up and make a difference. "There is a place in the world for your unique voice, and it carries a message that must be heard." She believes the new leadership journey is an inside job and offers transformative opportunities for leaders willing to open and change their minds.

Honors and honorary appointments
In recognition of her leadership, scholarship and pioneering achievements, Dr. Marshall was inducted into the Illinois Hall of Fame in 2005 and received Illinois' highest honor, election into the Lincoln Academyas a Lincoln Laureate, a distinction given to those whose achievements "contributed to the betterment of mankind."

Dr. Marshall's influence is making a difference around the world. In 2007, she was invited by President Clinton to become a member of the Clinton Global Initiative.At the invitation of Mikhail Gorbachev, she became a member of the State of The World Forum, an international "think-tank" designed to study and resolve issues impacting global sustainability.The Chicago Sun Times selected her as one of the ten most powerful women in education and one of the 100 most powerful women in Chicago.

Don't miss this opportunity to attend this luncheon event to hear the leadership journey of one of our nation's most influential educators.

Event location: Radisson Quad City Plaza
Cost: $20 for members, $25 for non-members

Registration required by March 5.
To register online click here, call (309)631-0167 or PRINTand MAIL theregistration form and your check to:

Women's Connection
230 16th Street
Rock Island, IL 61201