VIEWPOINTS: Panthers, Pixie Dust & the Power of Experience

Tuesday, November 10

12:00 – 1:00 p.m. | Virtual (Zoom Webinar)

 
Join us for our November Viewpoints, featuring Stephanie Moritz, M.A., Eastern Illinois University alumna and SVP, Membership, Marketing, and Communications for The Society of Thoracic Surgeons. Through an inspiring conversation, Stephanie will share lessons from her journey, from finding her voice as an EIU student to leading brand and culture transformation at The Walt Disney Company and nearly three decades of executive leadership.
 
Stephanie will go behind the scenes of what Disney taught her about creating magnetic, unforgettable experiences, and how those lessons apply to leadership, teamwork, and everyday interactions. She'll share practical ideas for seeing through the eyes of the people you serve, building a one-team culture where everyone owns the experience, and leaning into our humanity as a differentiator in an increasingly AI-driven world.
 
As part of the Viewpoints series, this virtual program is designed to immerse the EIU alumni network in storytelling, current issues, emerging research, and shared campus history. Viewpoints showcases the incredible intellectual capital of the EIU community while creating space for reflection, dialogue, and meaningful reconnection with campus life.

 

Join us for an engaging conversation, inspiration, and connection as we celebrate another Panther making a meaningful impact in her profession and community.

Advanced Registration is required. Eastern Illinois University is committed to providing accessible experience for all guests. If you require an accommodation to fully participate in this event, please contact Alumni Relations at alumeiu@eiu.edu.

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Speaker Bio    

 
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Stephanie Moritz, M.A.
SVP, Membership, Marketing & Communications | The Society of Thoracic Surgeons
 
Stephanie Moritz is an Eastern Illinois University alumna and a transformational executive with nearly three decades of leadership at organizations including Disney, Jim Beam Brands, Hershey, ConAgra Foods, and the American Dental Association. She now serves as SVP, Membership, Marketing, and Communications for The Society of Thoracic Surgeons, spearheading a full brand reimagining and digital transformation of STS.org.
Known for turning complex challenges into clear strategic opportunities, Stephanie is a sought-after keynote speaker on transformational leadership, innovation, and navigating disruption. She serves on the Design & Innovation Advisory Board and the Clare Woods Academy Board, is a founding member of Chief Chicago, and has been named a PRWeek 40 Under 40 and PRNEWS Top Woman in PR and Healthcare.