This symposium brings together leaders from the Pee Dee and across the state of South Carolina to focus on women’s care—from care of self to care of others. Panels and workshops aim to demystify various layers of care, unpack the beauties and burdens of caring, and offer strategies and resources in better managing the caring load while building community.

The Gender Studies Program and the Kelley Center for Economic Development at Francis Marion University are honored to host a day of panels, workshops, and networking opportunities for women in and beyond our region.

Panelists and facilitators come from a range of backgrounds. Each component highlights that care is ongoing and that purposeful decisions can yield lasting impacts—for self, others, and communities.

This symposium is free and open to all.