Omega to Host 'Women & Power' Conference

RHINEBECK, N.Y., Sept. 8 /PRNewswire/ -- The power of women has never been
more in the spotlight, as recent articles in O Magazine and the New York Times
Sunday Magazine have highlighted women's contributions, and recognized the
global benefits of supporting women and girls throughout all generations and
cultures. Against this backdrop, Omega Institute will hold its 8th annual
women's conference, Women & Power: Connecting Across the Generations,
September 11-13, 2009 on Omega's Rhinebeck, New York campus.

The weekend event will offer uplifting speeches, panel discussions, and
entertainment from more than 35 groundbreaking women across several
generations. Featured women include feminist icon Gloria Steinem, White House
correspondent Helen Thomas, acclaimed recording artist Natalie Merchant, and
Olympic gold medalists Jessica Mendoza and Angela Hucles, amongst others.

"For the past seven years, Omega's annual women's conference has facilitated
important conversations among women from all corners of the globe and all
walks of life - ranging from some of the world's most powerful women, to some
of its most disadvantaged," said Carla Goldstein, director of the Women's
Institute at Omega. "Through gatherings such as this we build bridges and
provide empowering perspectives and tools for making a difference in one's
home, workplace, community, and our shared world. This year we are bringing
together brilliant women of all ages to share their lessons learned and to
think creatively about how to address the big questions facing women today."

Keynote talks, workshops, and shared meals will offer conference participants
a unique opportunity to join a diverse community of women who are redefining
power all over the world. Workshop options include topics such as, 7 Strengths
We Inherit From Our Mothers & Grandmothers, Blogging Demystified,
Orchestrating Our Lives: Work, Home & Self-Care, The New Sisterhood:
Stabilizing an Insecure World, and more.

Thanks to the generous support Omega receives from donors, annual
contributions, and scholarship sponsors, 100 full scholarships have been
granted - allowing young women leaders who are economically challenged to
attend the gathering. Omega also offers a 20 percent tuition discount for
full-time students, people over 60 years of age, and those who register with a
friend.

A complete list of faculty and scheduled events can be viewed at
http://www.eOmega.org/wi-power. To register please visit the website or call
800.944.1001. A limited number of media passes are available. Please contact
Chrissa Pullicino at 845.266.4444, ext. 233 if you would like to cover the
event.

SOURCE Omega Institute

Chrissa Pullicino, +1-845-266-4444, ext. 233, chrissap@eomega.org