Planned by women for women, the South Georgia Women’s Leadership Initiative (WLI) is being launched in partnership with South GeorgiaLEADS as a sister program. WLI offers women a space to speak freely, learn from peers and mentors across the region, and enhance their own leadership capacity to fulfill their hopes and desires for themselves as individuals. The program aims to push the region forward economically and civically by giving women an active voice and platform in South Georgia.
Launched in 2023, the Women’s Leadership Initiative (WLI) expands upon the programming of RLI, focusing on what is unique about the experience of women as leaders in South Georgia. Offering women a space to speak freely, participants learn from peers and mentors across the region and enhance their individual leadership capacity to fulfill their hopes and desires for themselves and their communities. WLI aims to push the region forward economically and civically by giving women an active voice and platform in the region.
With a lens towards female equity and empowerment, sessions will take place monthly and will cover topics such as:
- Women in Business and Entrepreneurship–Advancing Career and Capital
- Planning and Managing for Non-Profit Success–Elevating Impact and Outreach
- Healthcare and Mental Well-Being–Preparing for All Stages
- Education and Encore Careers–Embracing Your Passion
- Policy-Making and Holding Elected Office–How Women Can Influence Growth and Impact Change
Cost to participate is $1,200, with a limited number of scholarships available upon request during the application process. As a first of its kind leadership initiative for South Georgia, the program seeks to establish a stronger network of women who can work to elevate issues around economic and social equity for the region, but to also create a platform where women support women — helping them thrive in their own leadership journeys.
Inquiries may be directed to apply@SGLeads.org.
PLANNING COMMITTEE
Tommie Beth Willis – Chairperson, South Georgia Regional Director, ACE
Mary Beth Brownlee – Director, One Valdosta-Lowndes
Melody Cowart – President & CEO, Tifton-Tift County Chamber of Commerce
Tracy Edwards – Asa Healthcare Solutions
Renata Elad – Dean, Stafford School of Business, ABAC
Denise James – Education Coordinator, Georgia Power Company
Tammye Pettyjohn Jones – Director of Programs, One Sumter Economic Development Foundation
Angela Ward – Talk Show Host, The Game Changer
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