WOMEN’S LEADERSHIP INITIATIVE

ENGAGE. EMPOWER. GET INVOLVED.

The WVU Women’s Leadership Initiative (WLI) empowers and engages women on campus, helping them achieve their full professional potential and form a community within which the participants can initiate valuable new relationships.

Member Spotlight

Sonikpreet Aulakh, MBBS MD

Assistant Professor of Medicine| Translational NeuroOncology| Division of Hematology-Oncology

Celebrating eXCELLENCE

IN WOMEN'S LEADERSHIP

LEARN. LEAD. LEAN ON US.

Effective leadership is learned, and the WVU Women’s Leadership Initiative helps level the playing field for women regardless of where they started. We focus on the unique needs of women leaders, providing a customized curriculum and hosting professional development, learning and networking opportunities throughout the year. With robust ranks, bold vision and 10 years of history as a guide, WLI is ready to face the challenges of next decade.

As we enter our second decade, WLI will continue to focus on relevant leadership enhancement opportunities to help members reach their full potential. Through executive coaching, leadership workshops, networking, capacity building, mentorship and more, WLI’s work will support WVU’s mission and Move the Needle to advance and sustain women leaders within higher education.

To support this work, WLI has created a new endowment fund to help sponsor professional training and development opportunities for faculty and staff. If you are interested in investing in the future of current leaders and those yet to emerge, consider a one-time gift. Just select WLI Women’s Leadership Initiative Fund on the "What would you like your donation to support?" dropdown list.

Alternatively, benefactors may complete the WVU Faculty and Staff Payroll Deduction form Program at https://www.wvufs.com/form/payroll-deduction. Be sure to enter 2W1560, Women’s Leadership Initiative in the “ Fund/Designation - ID or Description” field.

Fall 2024 Calendar

Details will be added as they are confirmed. Events are open to all members of the WLI and will be held via Zoom unless otherwise noted on the calendar. Meeting links and details will be sent to members via email.

September 17, 2024 Women's Resource Center Welcome Back Event

6 - 7:30 PM Cupcakerie Cafe (Collins Ferry Road)

Sponsored by the Women of WVU grant and NASA WV Space Grant Consortium

September 25, 2024 New WLI Member Orientation

Noon to 1:00 PM via ZOOM

New WLI members are invited to this session for an overview of WLI activities and ways to engage. New members should have received an Outlook calendar invitation with details.

October 2, 2024 West Virginia University Libraries Presents Archivist of the United States Colleen Shogan

5:30 - 7:00 PM The Erickson Alumni Center

WVU Libraries will host a conversation with Archivist of the United States Colleen Shogan at the Erickson Alumni Center. In honor of American Archives Month, Dr. Shogan will discuss the role of archives and records in strengthening the nation’s democracy, the vital importance of preserving and understanding history, and the work of the National Archives and Records Administration.

October 3, 2024 Craft and Connect at the WOW Factory

4 - 6 PM WOW Factory

Refreshments will be provided

October 14, 2024 FACTS Session with Melanie Page

3 - 4 PM via ZOOM

WLI Steering Committee member Melanie Page will present "Leading While Really Busy: Time Management Strategies for Everyone," as part of the Fall Females Advancing Clinical and Translational Science (FACTS) Series. Open to all.

November 1, 2024 Laura Gibson: My Leadership Journey

8:30 - 10 AM In-Person - WVU Health Sciences Center, Erma Byrd Research Building Room 301

Breakfast will be provided

Dr. Gibson is retired from WVU, most recently serving as Sr. Associate Vice President for Health Sciences Research and Graduate Education

November 12, 2024 Deana Morrow: My Leadership Journey

Noon - 1 PM via Zoom

Dr. Morrow is Director of the WVU School of Social Work & Eberly Professor of Outstanding Public Service

December 13, 2024 Tina Levelle: My Leadership Journey

2 - 3:30 PM In Person - Mountaineer Room, Mountainlair

Afternoon coffee and light refreshments sponsored by the Women of WVU grant

Ms. Lavelle is the Associate Dean for Financial Planning & Management in the Eberly College of Arts and Sciences

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Join our Members Only Facebook Group (WLI membership will be verified before access will be granted to this private group)

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