The ongoing Critical Conversations Speaker Series will include Barbara Pierce Bush and Jenna Bush Hager speaking at Auburn University this October.
The two daughters of former President George W. Bush will participate in a moderated discussion on the topic of Diverse Perspectives on Women Leaders, followed by a Q&A session.
“As strong women leaders and respected advocates for global initiatives like health equality,
Hager is a contributing correspondent for NBC’s TODAY and chair of UNICEF’s “Next Generation,” an initiative dedicated to reducing the number of preventable childhood deaths around the world.
She has written a New York Times bestseller based on the life of a 17-year-old single mother living with HIV, two children’s books co-written with her mother and former First Lady Laura Bush and
Barbara Bush is the CEO and co-founder of Global Health Corps, a global community of young leaders working to build the movement for health equality. Previously, she worked at the Smithsonian’s Cooper-Hewitt National Design Museum, Red Cross Children’s Hospital in South Africa, UNICEF in Botswana, the UN World Food Programme and in 2015 was recognized as one of Fast Company’s “100 Most Creative People in Business.”
“We are delighted that Barbara Bush and Jenna Hager will be joining Auburn’s Critical Conversations series next month,” said Taffye Benson Clayton, vice president and associate provost for inclusion and diversity. “As accomplished women and renowned activists, having their voices as a part of this important dialogue is invaluable.”
The Event will take place in the Auburn Arena on Oct. 5 at 5 p.m.
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