Women of the World (WOW) Festival Baltimore

The Women of the World (WOW) Festival Baltimore, presented by Notre Dame of Maryland University, features guest speakers, diverse panelists, workshops & performances that celebrate the achievements of women and girls while addressing the challenges they face. Founded by Jude Kelly in the United Kingdom in 2010, the WOW Festival has brought together over five million people through more than 100 festivals and events across six continents.

• Dominique Dawes, Olympic gold medalist and Hall of Fame gymnast
• Dr. Gary Barker, president and CEO, Equimundo: Center for Masculinities and Social Justice
• India Gary-Martin, founder and CEO, Leadership for Execs
• Jude Kelly, founder, WOW Foundation
• Amber Wendland, AIA, AICP, associate principal, Ayers Saint Gross
• Dr. Tina Bloom, associate professor & Frances K. Pitts ’96 Endowed Chair for Leadership in Women’s and Children’s Health, Notre Dame of Maryland University
• Nicholé Gatewood, Esq., owner and founder, Gatewood & Associates
• Lady Brion, an international spoken word artist
• Bele Bele Rhythm Collective, a global African drumming group