Emily Krichbaum is an award-winning historian, educator & speaker. She leads strategic programs & education at the National Women’s History Museum.

She is currently working on her first book—the 100-year history of women running in the Olympics. For speaking requests, you can contact her here.

Where’s Walda
a monthly newsletter highlighting the only woman in the room

The first woman doctor to graduate from McGill University, in her class picture.
Vera Rubin working on a telescope.

what people are saying

  • Thank you for such a thoroughly enlightening weekend! You have such a gift of teaching through storytelling.

    Candee Collins, Teacher Programs Manager

  • Thank you for everything, Emily was extremely interesting and knowledgeable. I received a lot of feedback from colleagues on the quality of her talk and how inspiring it was.

    Caitlin Driscoll, American College of Chest Physicians

  • We absolutely LOVED learning from Emily, and so appreciated her energy, humor, and passion!"

    Katelin Breitmayer, Grafik

  • This content was so well presented today. Emily was so engaging...this was especially emotional and empowering today as a proud girl-dad.

    Participant, post-keynote survey

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Participant, Management Advancement for Public Service (MAPS) at The Ohio State University’s John Glenn College of Public Affairs

“This course should be on every leader’s radar. It’s insightful, actionable, and challenges you to grow in all the right ways.”

Educator, New Hanover School District

“I have been talking about Tuesday’s workshop and Dr. Krichbaum all week to all of my coworkers…I hope we can do another one with her next year!”