Professional Women of Clark County Luncheon
Tue, Mar 11
|Springfield
Time & Location
Mar 11, 2025, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Springfield, 275 S Limestone St, Springfield, OH 45505, USA
About the Event
Our Professional Women of Clark County inaugural event launched with an inspiring keynote presentation by Dr. Cassie Barlow, President of Strategic Ohio Council for Higher Education (SOCHE). The gathering united professional women across diverse sectors in Clark County, creating a vibrant space for meaningful dialogue and connection-building.
Dr. Barlow's keynote focused on the unique strengths women bring to leadership positions. We believe that when feminine and masculine leadership traits come together, organizations grow stronger and more connected. Dr. Barlow spoke to the unique strengths women offer—leading with authenticity, humility, and social awareness, and building cultures rooted in collaboration, emotional intelligence, and thoughtful strategy.
The educational landscape shows promising trends but persistent challenges. While projections indicate women will continue to outpace men in college graduation rates, barriers remain, particularly in STEM fields where attrition is higher among women and underrepresented groups. Dr. Barlow emphasized that confidence, motivation, and financial support are…