NATIONAL Performers, Authors, and Speakers

She keynote-spoke for Business & Professional Women of Tennessee supporting the Women’s Rights Pioneers Monument. Author of books on global women leaders and a biographical children’s series, she champions women’s, civil, and human rights. A pioneer plus-size model, actress, and media innovator, she blends advocacy, storytelling, and technology.

Debra Ann Miller weaves the words and worlds of remarkable women through their own letters, journals, speeches, and literary works. Her performances—brought to life with exquisite costume, authentic script, and captivating talent—give voice once more to these Historical Women of Letters. Each 45-minute presentation both delights and informs, followed by an engaging Q&A with the actress and author.

The Journey of Mollie’s War brings to life the history of women in the military—from the earliest days of our nation, when women disguised themselves as men to serve, to the groundbreaking achievements of the Women’s Army Corps in WWII. Author and historian Cyndee traces the footsteps of her mother and the WACs as they followed U.S. troops across Europe—from London to Normandy, Paris, Versailles, and finally Frankfurt with the Army of Occupation. Drawing from her mother’s wartime letters, photos, and memorabilia, Cyndee offers an intimate, romantic, and at times harrowing glimpse into the life of a woman in uniform during a pivotal moment in history. She also shares her own journey of researching and writing the memoir, from uncovering the stories of the WACs to finding a traditional publisher. Her presentation includes a PowerPoint of archival images and a 9-minute 1944 WAC recruiting film.

Rosita shares inspiring stories of historical and trailblazing figures, with a special focus on her aunt, Rev. Dr. Pauli Murray—a visionary civil rights and women’s rights activist whose ideas shaped landmark equality movements. Decades before either movement had a name, Pauli Murray’s brilliant legal mind helped frame the arguments behind Brown v. Board of Education (1944) and gender equality in the workplace (1964). Through engaging talks, [Name] honors these legacies and invites audiences to carry their spirit of justice forward.

Martha discovered a lack of films about women and their history, leading her to create documentaries on eclipsed women writers like Kate Chopin and May Sarton. She taught English, Ethics, and Women’s Studies for over 40 years in both high schools and colleges, and continues to work as a mentor and presenter. Martha has produced several notable films, including VOTES FOR WOMEN for the 75th anniversary of women’s suffrage and CALIFORNIA WOMEN WIN THE VOTE for the California Centennial. In 2020, she co-produced FINDING JUSTICE: The Untold Story of Women’s Fight for the Vote. Martha also contributed to the award-winning Suffrage Centennial Float at the 2020 Rose Parade. She serves on the NWHA and Justice Bell Foundation boards and is the Executive Director of Wild West Women, Inc., producing films to bring women’s stories to the forefront.

Serene Williams is a veteran educator with over twenty years of teaching experience at both the collegiate and high school levels. Alongside her teaching partner, Kristen Kelly, she co-founded the national organization Women’s History in High School to promote the teaching of women’s history and women/gender studies in the K-12 classroom. A recent recipient of the prestigious Schlesinger Library Teaching Grant, Serene has spent the last three years leading a national campaign consistenting of educators and students to petition the College Board to create the first nationwide course on women, AP U.S. Women’s History, also known as WAPUSH. Serene also works as an independent historian and regularly publishes articles about women’s political history. Serene is currently under contract to publish two books about women’s history in 2026 and 2027.