Dr. Susan Chace Lottich

Dr. Susan Lottich is a board-certified general surgeon and breast cancer specialist who became the first woman surgeon to graduate from Duke University. Throughout her career, she has combined clinical excellence with research and education, helping advance the diagnosis and treatment of breast disease. She has been certified by MD Anderson Cancer Network, a program at MD Anderson Cancer Center. In addition to her clinical practice, she has participated in research through the National Science Foundation and pharmaceutical clinical trials, while also publishing and lecturing extensively on breast cancer and breast health.

Susan was initiated in 1974.

Dr. Evelyn Murphy

Dr. Evelyn Murphy is an economist, business leader and public servant who became the first woman elected to statewide constitutional office in Massachusetts. She served as the state’s 67^th lieutenant governor from 1987 to 1991, helping break barriers for women in public office. In 1979, President Jimmy Carter appointed her chair of the National Advisory Committee on Oceans and Atmosphere, and she later served as Massachusetts Secretary of Economic Affairs.

Evelyn is also known for her advocacy on behalf of women in the workforce, including her leadership of the WAGE project, a nonprofit organization dedicated to eliminating wage discrimination. She is also a resident scholar at the Women’s Studies Research Center at Brandeis University, vice chair of the board of SBLI USA Mutual Life Insurance Company, director of the Citizens Energy Corporation, director of the Commonwealth Institute and a trustee of Regis College.

Evelyn was initiated in 1958.

Nancy Hogshead

Nancy’s notable swimming career began at age 12 when she qualified for the U.S. Senior Nationals and held the national age-group record in the 200 individual medley. Though undefeated through high school and college dual meets, Nancy eventually took a step back from swimming after being sexually assaulted in 1981. After encouragement from her coach, she returned to the sport and competed for the United States at the 1984 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles, where she won three gold medals and one silver medal, becoming the most decorated swimmer at the Games. In honor of her accomplishments, she has earned major awards including the prestigious Kiphuth Award, given to America’s best all-around swimmer nationally. Nancy has also been inducted into 11 sports Halls of Fame.

After competing in the Olympics, she interned at the Women’s Sports Foundation and went on to serve on the organization’s board of trustees from 1987 to 1993 and as its president from 1993 to 1994. She then received her J.D. degree and represented student-athletes and universities in Title IX matters. From 2004-2012 she was the co-chair of the American Bar Association Committee on the Rights of Women and in 2007 she co-edited the book, “Equal Play; Title IX and Social Change” with economist Andrew Zimbalist.

With her background in law and passion for women’s rights, Nancy founded and became CEO of Champion Women in 2014, a nonprofit providing legal advocacy for girls and women in sports. Champion Women’s mission is to protect athletes from sexual abuse while also focusing on equal play, employment, pregnancy, sexual orientation discrimination and more. Nancy is also a frequent keynote speaker, serves in various leadership roles and regularly contributes to national and international sport policy.

Nancy was initiated in 1982.

Sally Hogshead

Sally Hogshead built a decorated career in advertising before transitioning into her work as an author and speaker. Starting out as a copywriter, she became the most award-winning copywriter in the U.S. by age 24, creating campaigns for brands including Nike, Coca-Cola and Godiva, and went on to open her own ad agency at 27. Her background in learning what captures human attention became the foundation for her next chapter as a researcher and thought leader on the science of fascination.

Sally is the author of several books, including the New York Times bestselling “How the World Sees You: Discover Your Highest Value Through the Science of Fascination” and “Fascinate: Your 7 Triggers to Persuasion and Captivation.” She is the creator of The Fascinate Test, a personality assessment that measures how others perceive you, drawing on research from over a million people. Sally is also a National Speakers Association Hall of Fame inductee, one of the speaking industry’s highest honors, and has frequently appeared on The Today Show.

Sally was initiated in 1988.