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From the Tribe to the Tide: Women in Water Conservation

May 12, 2025
7pm - 10pm
Location
National Aquarium Baltimore | 501 East Pratt Street, Baltimore, MD 21202
Access & Features
  • Open to the public
  • Paid event
  • Registration/RSVP
  • Ticketed event

Join us for an unforgettable evening at the National Aquarium in Baltimore as we celebrate the contributions of W&M women in conservation and spotlight W&M’s Year of the Environment.

Enjoy a private evening at the National Aquarium, including a self-guided tour of its world-class exhibits. The highlight of the night will be a panel of alumnae who are advancing conservation, education and rehabilitation efforts to protect our water ecosystems.

Our panel of W&M women includes:

  • Erin Spencer ’14 — communications manager for restoration, National Marine Sanctuary Foundation; explorer, National Geographic Society
  • Laura Bankey M.A. ’93 — vice president of conservation programs, National Aquarium
  • Caitlin Bovery ’10 — rehabilitation manager, National Aquarium
  • Ciara Cryst ’14 — manager of experiential development, National Aquarium

There will also be a reception with hors d’oeuvres and alcoholic/nonalcoholic beverages for networking and socializing with fellow W&M alumni, faculty, staff and friends.

Spaces are limited so RSVP by April 30 to secure your spot! Tickets cost $35 ($20 for Young Guarde/students)

This event is part of the Road to Women’s Weekend, leading up to W&M Women’s Weekend, Sept. 12-14, 2025. All are invited and encouraged to attend this event to celebrate the impact of W&M women. This event is sponsored by the Society of 1918, the W&M Batten School of Coastal & Marine Sciences & VIMS, the Year of the Environment and the Institute for Integrative Conservation. On May 21, the Road to Women's Weekend will make its last stop in Williamsburg to highlight women in the arts! Don’t miss this final event as we come home to campus. 






Sponsored by: Society of 1918 | Batten School of Coastal & Marine Sciences & VIMS | The Year of the Environment | Institute for Integrative Conservation

Contact

Amanda Devlin Lindbom | akdevlin@wm.edu