University announces a packed speaker lineup for the fourth annual Women’s Conference

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

CRESTVIEW HILLS, Ky. (Feb. 12, 2025) – Thomas More University announces the lineup for its 2025 Women’s Conference, set for Friday, March 21 in the new Academic Center on campus. This fourth annual Women’s Conference celebrates the institution’s roots by elevating the contributions of women, especially Thomas More alumnae, to the community and inspires alumni, students, faculty, staff and friends of the University to seek more in their lives, personally and professionally.

The event’s theme is “Growing Courageously” and features the following speakers who will address various aspects of finding courage, both in their careers and in life:

Morning session:

• Katie Trauth Taylor, Ph.D. ’08, and Catherine O’Shea ’10, CEO and COO, respectively, and co-founders of Narratize, a generative AI storytelling platform. Taylor and O’Shea will share their entrepreneurial journey after meeting and becoming friends as honors students at Thomas More. They’ll reflect on the challenges and successes they’ve experienced in building and scaling their business, and their persistent pursuit of personal growth and professional impact.

Breakout sessions:

• Kerry Tuttle, corporate and community program director for 1N5, a nonprofit centered on mental health education
• Brenda Beers-Reineke ’90/’02, retired executive VP and criminal law advocate
• Samantha Mosby ’23,associate vice president for diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging for YMCA of Greater Cincinnati
• Stephanie Wright ’03, owner and managing director of BrandFuel Co.

Afternoon session:

• Becky Shelton ’18, shareholder and divisional president of Skyline Chili, One Holland Corporation
• Moderator: Kim Kehoe Goodwin ’92, senior director in Procter & Gamble’s (P&G) Global Business Development Organization

FOX19 morning news anchor Alexis Cruz emcees the event. Registration for this ticketed event is available at https://tmuky.us/25tmwcrsvp.

“This year, we’re proud to highlight so many of our alumnae through this event, demonstrating not only the value of a Thomas More education but also how a Catholic liberal arts education impacts our graduates’ career choices and trajectory,” says Courtney N. Kleier ’17, director of alumni engagement and annual giving for Thomas More. “From English majors blazing paths in AI spaces to leaders in hospitality, manufacturing, mental health, branding, and so much more, I hope these women can stand as examples that it is never too early to challenge ourselves to become more. We invite all members of the community to join us as we evaluate how we can grow through courage – in life and in our careers.”

Photo caption: Kathy Fields ’16 (left) moderates a discussion with Jayne Murphy ’91 (center) and Brittany Mention, Ed.D. (right) at the 2024 Women’s Conference at Thomas More University.

About Thomas More University

Founded in 1921, Thomas More University stands as a beacon of academic excellence and innovation, challenging students to Make It More. Deeply rooted in the Catholic Intellectual Tradition, this timeless foundation supports a transformative educational experience as students looking to Be More are guided in the pursuit of knowledge, ethical leadership, and the integration of faith and reason. Through the high-quality, liberal arts education provided at Thomas More, students examine the ultimate meaning of life, their place in the world, and their responsibility to others which leads to the ability to think critically and contribute meaningfully to the world. Serving more than 2,300 students, Thomas More takes its place as the premier Catholic university in the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky region, being named one of the 2025 Best Colleges in the U.S. by the Wall Street Journal. For more, visit thomasmore.edu.

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