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Voices of Leadership 2025
November 6, 2025 | 7:30-10 a.m.
Bergstrom Hall | Mount Mary University
CONQUERING THE EPIDEMIC OF LONELINESS:
Psychological & Spiritual Answers
Dr. Krishna DasGupta, M.D. and Dr. Xochitl Yadira Gonzalez, Ph.D.
Social connection, the glue that holds society together, is also a fundamental human need, as essential to individual survival as food, water, and shelter. According to the Surgeon General, levels of isolation and loneliness in our country have achieved epidemic proportions and are linked to everything from premature death to anxiety, hitting our youth the hardest. How do we protect people from loneliness and increase social connectivity? Join Dr. Krishna DasGupta, M.D. and Dr. Xochitl Yadira Gonzalez, Ph.D., as they explore powerful psychological and spiritual strategies for building stronger connections and fighting isolation.
Registration opens August 1, 2025
Take advantage of Early Bird Savings from August 1 through September 30, 2025.
Sponsorship Opportunities
Secure your position as a key supporter of women's leadership. Our sponsorship packages provide unique opportunities to showcase your organization to a broad audience, along with complimentary event registrations and exclusive networking with speakers, community stakeholders, and 300 attendees. For information on sponsorship opportunities, contact Alexandra Hoslet, Center for Women's Leadership Program Director, at mmu-womenldr@mtmary.edu.
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About Our Speakers
Dr. Krishna DasGupta, M.D. was born and raised in the Milwaukee area. She received her BA in Molecular Biology from UW-Madison and also attended medical school at UW-Madison where she received her MD in 1982. She completed her psychiatry residency at Northwestern University in 1987, then returned to UW-Madison as a faculty member in the Department of Psychiatry for 6 years. In 1993, she left academic medicine and worked in private practice providing diagnostic evaluations and pharmacological management for adults suffering from psychiatric illness for 30 years until she retired in October 2023. She now volunteers as a psychiatrist at Lake Area Free Clinic in Oconomowoc.
Dr. Xochitl Yadira Gonzalez, Ph.D, is a dynamic Latina leader committed to driving change while proudly celebrating her Latine roots and culture. As a public speaker and the founder of the podcast "Trascendencia en Acción," she shares compelling stories and strategies to help others transcend personal, social, and professional limits. In her role as Sr. Director of Business Operations & Strategy at Northwestern Mutual, she leads initiatives in Tech Strategy, Transformation, and Organizational Development. As co-founder of the Conscious Leadership Institute for Global Entrepreneurial Transformation (CLIGET), she champions conscious leadership, coaching individuals and organizations to drive impactful positive change. She was named one of Wisconsin’s 36 Most Influential Latino Leaders for 2024 by Madison 365. Her academic achievements include a Ph.D. in Global Leadership & Change, a Master's in Organizational Leadership, a Bachelor's in Leadership & Organization Development, and a Business Management & Entrepreneurship degree.
Voices of Leadership
Since 2013, Voices of Leadership has fostered conversations with women leaders who have broken ground in entrepreneurship, innovation, social change and leadership to inspire community partners and students. Leaders share their experiences, stories and best practices to help you see and pursue your own leadership potential. This annual event also enhances curriculum and the educational experiences for students through student projects that align with course learning objectives and also incorporate the themes from the keynote address.
