2026 Tippie Summit
Breaking the Silence: Taboo Topics, Honest Conversations
The 2026 Tippie Women Summit features alumna Nicole Johnston (BBA ’94), author of Taboo Topics: Things Women Should Talk About, But Don’t. Nicole will highlight the unspoken dynamics that shape women’s experiences in the workplace. She'll go from professional to personal and provide insight and inspiration to all that attend.
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Event details
Feller Club Room, Carver Hawkeye Arena
Thursday, April 9
5 – 8 p.m.
Complimentary parking is available in the lots near Carver-Hawkeye Arena after 4:30 p.m.
Schedule
5:00 p.m.: Networking
6:15 p.m.: Program
7:00 p.m.: Q&A with Nicole Johnston and Dean Amy Kristof-Brown
8:00 p.m.: Conclusion
Dress code: Business casual
About Nicole Johnston
Nicole Johnston is the founder of innatePOWER, where she works with women and organizations to strengthen leadership clarity and confidence. She serves on the Tippie Advisory Board and is the author of Taboo Topics: Things Women Should Talk About, But Don’t.
Learn more about Nicole through her website and connect with her on LinkedIn.
Her book is available through major booksellers, including Amazon.
This event is sponsored by the Tippie/Dore Women's Leadership Fund and is open and free to the public. Anyone is invited to attend.
Questions or concerns about the program can be directed to Barb Thomas at Barbara-thomas-2@uiowa.edu or 319-335-2188.