Women for OSU Annual Symposium
The Women for OSU annual symposium is a unique opportunity to gain valuable knowledge about philanthropic decision making and leadership. Women for OSU celebrates members of the OSU family who display leadership in philanthropy by naming the Philanthropist of the Year and awarding scholarships to outstanding OSU students.
2026 Symposium Sponsors
Presenting Sponsor
- Bank of Oklahoma
Student Experience Sponsor
- One Heartbeat Foundation
Platinum Sponsors
- Traci Jensen
- Elizabeth Nickles & Dianne Humes
- Suzanne Wade
Rose Gold Sponsor
- Tracie Chapman
- Amy Cline
- Aimee Hale
- Susan Jacques
- Gail Muncrief
- Lucina Thompson
- Michel Thompson
Gold Sponsors
- Brenda Buck & Tracie Chapman
- Robin Byford & Becky Steen
- Cheryl Clerico
- Kirsten Daniel
- Kayleen Ferguson
- Susan Glasgow
- Goodytwos Toffee
- Anne Greenwood
- Ann Hargis
- Vicki Howard
- Claudia Humphreys
- InterWorks
- Jami Longacre
- OSU Alumni Association
- OSU Athletics
- OSU Center for Health Sciences
- OSU College of Arts and Sciences
- OSU College of Education and Human Sciences
- OSU College of Engineering Architecture and Technology
- OSU Ferguson College of Ag
- OSU Foundation
- OSU President's Office
- OSU Spears School of Business
- Oklahoma Central Credit Union
- Jan Turner Polk
- Roxanne Pollard & Sharon Trojan
- Terry Slagle
- Kathy Starks
- JJ Stevak
- Stillwater Medical Center
- Stock Exchange Bank: Sheryl Benbrook
- Susanne Wasson
Silver Sponsors
- BancFirst
- Frank & Tammy Bove
- Patricia Hudson
- Karen Kapella
- Lynne McElroy
- Denise Weaver
- Dava White
Orange Sponsors
- Jackie Conrady
- Deniece Ditzler
- Shannon Everett
- Carolyn Gang
- Donna Giles
- Connie Green
- Ann Halligan
- Retta Miller
- Lou Morris
- Parkhill's Liquors & Wine South
- Annette Pfeiffer
- Charlotte Pittman
- Real Estate Professionals
- Beverly Schafer
- Gwen Shaw
- Simmons Bank
- Maribeth Subramanium
- Tinker Federal Credit Union
- Leslie Woolley
Past Keynote Speakers
2026
Jill Donovan
Founder and CEO of Rustic Cuff Jewelry, author of The Kindness Effect
2025
Princess Sarah Culberson
TEDx speaker, artist, educator and award-winning humanitarian
2024
Deborah Norville
"Inside Edition" anchor and bestselling author
2023
Elizabeth Smart
Abduction survivor, author, activist and communicator for hope after tragedy
2022
Lauren Bush Lauren
Founder and CEO of FEED, Model
2021
Leigh Anne Tuohy
Motivational speaker and philanthropist
2020
Dr. Tererai Trent
Educator, motivational speaker and Oprah's "favorite guest of all-time"
2019
Amy Cuddy
Social psychologist and author
2018
Marg Helgenberger
Actress
2017
Joan Lunden
TV host, author and cancer survivor
2016
Laura Bush
Former First Lady
2015
Marlee Matlin
Academy Award-winner and activist
2014
Jean Chatzky
Financial editor, author and TV host
2013
Holly Robinson Peete
Actress, activist, author and philanthropist
2012
Jennifer Buffett
Co-chair and president of the NoVo Foundation
2011
Lisa Ling
Author, reporter and TV host
2010
Nancy G. Brinker
Founder of Susan G. Komen for the Cure
2009
Jackie Joyner-Kersee
Six-time Olympic track and field medalist