Leslie Goddard, PhD, (lesliegoddardpresents.com) is an award-winning historian and actress who has been presenting programs on topics in 20th century American history and women’s history for more than twenty years. She holds an interdisciplinary PhD from Northwestern University as well as master’s degrees in both museum studies and in theater. A former museum director, she is the author of three books on Chicago history and currently works full-time as a public speaker, actress, and scholar. Her presentations have been seen by audiences in more than thirty-five states, including scores of universities, museums, libraries, festivals, and civic organizations.