Florida Southern College

StrongHER Together connects female student-athletes with local women leaders for an empowering night of conversation, mentorship, development, and community!

StrongHER Together 2026
Date: Thursday, October 8
Time: 6:30–8:15 PM
Location: Jenkins Field House 
Attire: Business Casual

Doors open at 6:00 PM
6:00 PM - Doors Open and Professional Headshots
6:30 PM - Moctails and Desserts
7:00 PM - Keynote Speaker
7:30 PM - Roundtable Discussions

Arrival & Parking Directions
Please use the GPS address below to arrive at our designated parking area, C Lot:

926 Frank Lloyd Wright Way
Lakeland, FL 33801

The gate will be open, or a gate attendant will be present to allow you entry.
After parking:

1. Exit your vehicle and walk toward the gate you entered.
2. Walk up Champions Way along the right side of the softball field.
3. Take a left at the end of the walkway.
4. Jenkins Field House will be on your left.
5. We will be using the far-left court inside Jenkins Field House.

THIS YEAR'S ATTENDEES (Click year for a full list of attendees)
Fall 2026
Keynote Speaker: Elaine C. Thompson, PhD, ECT Development/(Formerly) Lakeland Regional Hospital

PAST ATTENDEES (Click each year for a full list of attendees)
SPRING 2026
Keynote Speaker: Claire Lessinger, Tampa Bay Sports Commission