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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

 

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

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