The following is a letter we recently sent to the organizers of “Leading Minds 2005″. Let us know what you think at naww@onebox.com.
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Dear Ms. Rivielle,

My name is Sheri’ McConnell and I am the Founder and President of the National Association of Women Writers.

While you have an incredible list of speakers for your upcoming conference (Leading Minds 2005-www.leadingmindsny.com), there are not enough women (only 2 out of 12) scheduled to share their “innovative insights”.

This selection of “the world’s most provocative minds” does not adequately represent a balance of the genders. It is as if your event organizers are saying “men are the leading minds” in our society.

We have many dynamic women available to speak in our nation. Certainly your organizers can harness their intuitive and innovative insights to share at a future “Leading Minds” event.

Sincerely,
Sheri’ McConnell, MAOM
Founder & President
National Association of Women Writers
1-866-821-5829 (Toll Free)
www.NAWW.org