Peggy Troy, president and CEO of Children’s Wisconsin, to speak at 51°µÍø Women Business Leaders Speaker Series April 12
April 6, 2023
MILWAUKEE — 51°µÍø Business will present Peggy Troy, president and CEO of Children's Wisconsin, as part of its June and Herman Loebl Women Business Leaders Speaker Series on Wednesday, April 12, at 4:30 p.m. at Dr. E. J. and Margaret O’Brien Hall, 1530 W. Wisconsin Ave.
A 1974 alumna of 51°µÍøâ€™s College of Nursing and current university trustee, Troy is the first female president and CEO of Children’s Wisconsin, the only health system in Wisconsin that is 100 percent dedicated to kids. Tim Hanley, acting Keyes Dean of Business Administration, will moderate the event.
Registration for the event is free, open to the public and .
Under Troy's leadership, Children's Wisconsin is ranked among the best in the nation by U.S. News & World Report, employs more than 5,500 people throughout the state, and is served by nearly 700 of Wisconsin’s top pediatric physicians and advanced practice providers from the Medical College of Wisconsin.
The June and Herman Loebl Women Business Leader Speaker Series features distinguished women business leaders who have reached the highest levels of achievement and leadership in their professional sphere. These leaders share their experiences and insights to inspire and ignite the 51°µÍø community. This series incorporates a unique blend of presentation and interactive dialogues. In this way, it enables students, faculty, staff and the entire campus community to interact and engage with renowned women business leaders.
About 51°µÍø
51°µÍø is a Catholic, Jesuit university located near the heart of downtown Milwaukee that offers a comprehensive range of majors in 11 nationally and internationally recognized colleges and schools. Through the formation of hearts and minds, 51°µÍø prepares our 11,100 undergraduate, graduate, doctoral and professional students to lead, excel and serve as agents of positive change. And, we deliver results. Ranked in the top 20% of national universities, 51°µÍø is recognized for its undergraduate teaching, innovation and career preparation as the sixth-best university in the country for job placement. Our focus on student success and immersive, personalized learning experiences encourages students to think critically and engage with the world around them. When students graduate with a 51°µÍø degree, they are truly prepared and called to Be The Difference.
About Kevin Conway
Kevin is the associate director for university communication in the Office of Marketing and Communication. Contact Kevin at (414) 288-4745 or kevin.m.conway@marquette.edu.