KWA Women's Series
Established in 2005 and named for the first female member of the Belmont Hill School Executive Committee, the Katharine Wrisley Atkins (KWA) Women's Series offers a variety of enrichment opportunities, including distinguished speakers and workshops, for women in the Belmont Hill community.
Previous Events
| Date | Program |
|---|---|
| Fall 2005 | Bunny Melvoin, Sally McAlpin - Mind/Body Evening |
| Winter 2006 | Fran Brosens, Ann Reydel - Evening of Bridge |
| Spring 2006 | Dr. Mallika Marshall - Women's Health |
| Fall 2006 | Leslie Fine, Interior Designer - Changing Career Paths |
| Spring 2007 | Simone Winston - Winston Flowers Workshop |
| Fall 2007 | Lisa Monaco - FBI Chief of Staff |
| Spring 2008 | Jane Jamieson, Dr. Ursula Matulonis - Women's Cancer |
| Fall 2008 | Mimi Braverman - MFA Assyrian Art |
| Fall 2009 | Sheryl Julian - Boston Globe Food Critic |
| Spring 2010 | Joyce Kulhawik - Cancer and Career |
| Fall 2010 | Ann Romney - Presidential Campaign |
| Spring 2011 | Thuy Ha-Ngoc, Boston Ballet - Lifelong Dance for All Ages: Gentle Ballet Style Exercise |
| Fall 2011 | Jian Gao, Nicole Simourian - China Night |
| Spring 2012 | Paola Quadretti - A Night of Fashion |
| Fall 2012 | Susan Coppedge, Megan Cooney - Financial Planning |
| Spring 2013 | Canvas on Campus Paint Night |
| Fall 2013 | Sandra Fenwick - President Boston Children's Hospital |
| Spring 2014 | B.A. Shapiro - Author, The Art Forger |
| Fall 2014 | Simone Winston - Winston Flowers Demonstration |
| Spring 2015 | Karen Pagliarulo - Fashion Expert |
| Fall 2015 | Anne Marie Wilkins, Harry Connick, Jr. - From Kingston to Hollywood |
| Spring 2016 | Courtney Little, Ashley Muse - Nutrition |
| Fall 2016 | Diane Jensen - Author and Art Collector |
| Spring 2017 | Marian Ryan - Middlesex District Attorney |
| Fall 2017 | Junior League Designer Show House - Mally Skok, Robin Gannon, Laurie Gorelick |
| Spring 2018 | Bunny Melvoin, Kathy Whelan - Wellness |
| Fall 2018 | Chef Tony Maws '88 - A Taste of Thanksgiving |
| Fall 2019 | Ruthanne Fuller - Mayor of Newton |
| Fall 2022 | Chef Tony Maws '88 - An Evening with a James Beard Award Winning Chef |
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Spring 2023 |
Lisa Monaco - 39th Deputy Attorney General of the United States |
| Spring 2024 | Mike "Sarge" Riley - Trivia Night |
Recent Events
Focus on Women's Health
Valentine Day Greeting from Mr. Schneider
KWA events are open to all women in the Belmont Hill School community. Invitations are sent by email and registration is available online. Contact alumni@belmonthill.org for more information.
Katharine Wrisley Atkins Committee
In Formation
Margy Dunn, P '10 Co-chair
Lynne Gaynor P '04, '06 Co-chair
Abigail C. Ackerman P '18
Kate Ascione P '24
Sloane S. Awtrey P '19
Lora Farkas P '04, '13
Anne Foley P '99, '01
Thuy Ha-Ngoc P '00, '06
Meredith Hall P '16
Betsy LeBlanc P '03, '08
Elena Loukas P '07, '12
Amy Madden P '22, '20
Leslie McCafferty P '98, '00, '05
Jennifer Mugar Flaherty P '17, '24
Jayne Mundt P '07, '09, '12
Ann Neczypor P '04
Kathleen Rush P '15, '17
Amy Schneider
Meghan Weldon P '24, '20, '18
Lynn Wheeler P '12, '14
Simone Winston P '10, '16, '20
In Formation
Margy Dunn, P '10 Co-chair
Lynne Gaynor P '04, '06 Co-chair
Abigail C. Ackerman P '18
Kate Ascione P '24
Sloane S. Awtrey P '19
Lora Farkas P '04, '13
Anne Foley P '99, '01
Thuy Ha-Ngoc P '00, '06
Meredith Hall P '16
Betsy LeBlanc P '03, '08
Elena Loukas P '07, '12
Amy Madden P '22, '20
Leslie McCafferty P '98, '00, '05
Jennifer Mugar Flaherty P '17, '24
Jayne Mundt P '07, '09, '12
Ann Neczypor P '04
Kathleen Rush P '15, '17
Amy Schneider
Meghan Weldon P '24, '20, '18
Lynn Wheeler P '12, '14
Simone Winston P '10, '16, '20
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