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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.

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Sarah Haymond

WVCTSI Professional Development Manager

Spring 2022 Events

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.

Feb
7 Noon
Patrice Harris: "The Power of Mentorship and Advocacy: Supporting the Next Generation of Women Leaders"
feb
11 11 a.m. Joyce Miller: "Protecting Our Mental Health: Links Between Depression and Women Leaders"

feb
11 6 p.m.

WVU Women’s Gymnastics, Women’s Empowerment Meet ( in-person event)

feb
16 Noon Deb Degner: "Mastering Difficult Conversations"
feb
24 1 p.m.

Tracey Beckley and Vicki Smith: "Reflections: Leading Through Crises"
feb
28 4 p.m. Christine Grant: "Broadening Participation and Success for Women in STEM"
mar
1 Noon

"How Did I Get Here? A Conversation with University Women Leaders About Successfully Navigating the Administrative Labyrinth"
mar
2 6:00 p.m.
Author Spotlight: Renee Nicholson will discuss her latest book, Fierce and Delicate: Essays on Dance and Illness, Mountaineer Room, Mountainlair ( in-person event )
mar
4 9 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Jena Martin: "The Art and Science of Negotiation, Fitzsimmons Events Hall, College of Law" ( in-person event; registration required)
mar
9 Noon Jessica Deshler: "My Leadership Journey"
mar
23 Noon
Deb Degner: "Creating a Growth Mindset"
mar
29 1 p.m.

Kim Bobby: "Working with a Premier Academic Search Firm: Pulling Back the Curtain for Your Next Leadership Role"
mar
31 4 p.m.

Ashleigh Coren: "What does a leader do: Learning from Women's History"
apr
7 10 a.m.
Laura Seybold: "The Power of Succession Planning and Building Your Legacy"
apr
10 2 p.m. Nina Assimakopoulos: "Faculty Recital"
Bloch Hall, WVU Canady Creative Arts Center ( in-person event)
apr
12 Noon

Jennifer Knight Davis: "My Leadership Journey"
apr
19 Noon
Amy Kittle: "My Leadership Journey"
apr
21 7 p.m.
WLI 10-Year Anniversary Celebration ( in-person event; RSVP required)

* The WLI will continue to follow the University’s guidelines for in-person gatherings and networking events. An announcement will be sent via email if an event is canceled, rescheduled, or moved to an online format.

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