Featured Speaker: Connie Britton

Multiple Emmy and Golden Globe nominated actress Connie Britton has starred in some of the best-reviewed shows on television, including Spin City, The West Wing, 24, Friday Night Lights, American Horror Story, Nashville, 911, Dirty John, The White Lotus, Dear Edward, Zero Day, and most recently Overcompensating. Throughout her career she has also appeared in many films including The Life List, Winner, Here After, Luckiest Girl Alive, Joe Bell, Promising Young Woman, This is Where I Leave You, and The Brothers McMullen.

A graduate of Dartmouth College with a B.A. in Asian Studies, Ms. Britton is not only recognized for her accomplished career in film and television but also for her dedication to family and advocacy.  In 2011, she adopted her son from Ethiopia, an experience that deepened her lifelong commitment to children and child welfare. Beyond the screen, Connie has used her platform to champion causes related to children’s rights, adoption, and global humanitarian efforts. In April 2014, Britton was appointed as a Goodwill Ambassador for the United Nations Development Program. In this role, she raises awareness about UNDP’s work in poverty eradication and women’s empowerment, advocating for the American and Global Public. Britton also helms her production company, Deep Blue, which is committed to programming that will expand and deepen diverse and honest reflections of ourselves.  Through Deep Blue, her show, The Motherhood, just premiered its first season, highlighting the challenges, rewards, and strength of single moms, and illuminating how we can lift each other up through the power of community.