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WOMEN’S LEADERSHIP INITIATIVE

Engage. Empower. Get involved.

Welcome to WLI

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.

KEYNOTE
SPEAKERS

We are  proud to have these wonderful individuals
share their time with us

Judy Sedgeman

Judy Sedgeman

Program Design Consultant at Center for Sustainable Change

Lydotta Taylor

Lydotta Taylor

Founder, President & CEO of The EdVenture Group

Dr. Tom Patrick

Tom Patrick

University Ombudsman

Monica Leppata

Monica Leppma

Associate Professor
Counseling, Rehabilitation Counseling, & Counseling Psychology
West Virginia University 

Lisa DeFrank Cole

Lisa DeFrank Cole

Director and Professor, Leadership Studies.

"The WLI has enabled me to develop a strong and large network of women who not only encourage me, but also support me." "WLI is one of the best things in my 25 years here at WVU."

2017-2018 Events

  • Welcome Event
    August 25, 2 - 4p.m.
    Ali Baba (Morgantown Airport)
  • My TedXperience
    Dr. Ann Chester
    Dr. Melanie Page
    September 26, 11:30a.m. -  2p.m.
    Cathedral Room Mt. Lair
    Lunch Provided
  • Mentoring 

    Dr. Joan Centrella 

     
    October 4, 9-10a.m.
    Hatfields
  • Meditation
    Dr. Monica Leppma
    October 19, 1- 4p.m.
    Media Innovation Center – Evansdale Crossing
  • My Leadership Journey
    LaRue Williams
    October 26, 5:30 - 7p.m.
    Location TBA     
  • Dr. Judy Sedgeman
    November 15 & 16,
    9a.m. - 12 noon
    Mountaineer Room (15th)
    Greenbrier Room (16th)
  • Gallup Strength Based Training
    December 13 & 14,
    8a.m. - 5p.m.
    Mountainlair
    Greenbrier Room
  • Time Management
    Dr. Lydotta Taylor
    January 9, 1 - 4p.m.
    Mountaineer Room
    Mountainlair
  • Mediation Seminar
    Dr.Thomas Patrick
    time and place to be determined 
  • Dynamic Partnerships
    March 20, 1 - 3p.m.
    Mountainlair
    Greenbrier Room

WVU ADVANCE Center — Women's Leadership Intiative

287 Chemistry Research Lab | Morgantown, WV 26506-6691

P.O. Box 6691 | Morgantown, West Virginia, 26506-6691
Phone: 304-293-0270 | Fax: 304-293-0281 | Email:  WLI@mail.wvu.edu


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