Knights to Know: Women of Wartburg

Join President Ehretsman, current students, alumni, and other friends of the college for Knights to Know, a series that explores the amazing work Wartburg graduates are doing out in the world. The theme this year is the Women of Wartburg. Each virtual session is free.

For more information, contact the Wartburg College Alumni & Parent Engagement Office at 319-352-8491 or alumni@wartburg.edu.

2023-24: Women of Wartburg

Spotlight on STEM
Join a panel interview with Kerri Blobaum ’94, a materials scientist at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory; Erica Gallant ’99, technology strategy and partnerships leader for electrification of heating at Trane Technologies; and Dr. Jennifer Kurtz ’99, director of the National Renewable Energy Laboratory’s Energy Conversion and Storage Systems Center.

Wednesday, Oct. 18, at 7 p.m. Central

Kerri Blobaum

Kerri Blobaum

Erica Gallant

Erica Gallant

Jen Kurtz

Jen Kurtz

Spotlight on Service
Hear from Liza Gashi ’13, deputy minister of foreign affairs and diaspora in Kosovo; the Rev. Emily Harkins Norris ’08, founder of The Dwelling, a ministry focused on those who are unhoused; and Alexis Oberdorfer ’93, vice president of community engagement and partnerships at Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota, about their work serving the needs of others.

Wednesday, Nov. 15, at 7 p.m. Central

Liza Gashi

Liza Gashi

Emily Harkins Norris

The Rev. Emily Harkins Norris

Alexis Oberdorfer

Alexis Oberdorfer

Amplifying Black Excellence
Hear from Felecia Boone ’93, ’23 MA, a diversity, equity, and inclusion consultant for Hennepin County; La Toshia Burrell ’07, owner of Redefine & Reveal Massage Therapy & Bodywork; and Azzie Forbes ’10, director of the social work program at York College, about the amazing work they’re doing!

Wednesday, Feb. 21, at 7 p.m. Central

Felecia Boone '93, '23 MA

Felecia Boone

La Toshia Burrell '07

La Toshia Burrell

Azzie Forbes '10

Azzie Forbes

Spotlight on Health Care
Hear from Lt. Linette Ewing ’02, assistant professor of pediatrics and pediatric clinician; Dr. Shannon Neale ’87, family medicine practitioner and professor; and Dr. Gia Gray ’94, also a family medicine practitioner, about the joys and challenges of working in health care.

Wednesday, March 13, at 7 p.m. Central

Lt. Linette Ewing

Lt. Linette Ewing

Dr. Gia Gray

Dr. Gia Gray

Dr. Shannon Neale

Dr. Shannon Neale