The Professional Leadership Program for Women & Allies is for those who seek to expand their influence, strengthen leadership skills, advance careers and develop life-long relationships with other inspiring leaders from diverse backgrounds.
Are you interested in developing leadership skills and joining a growing network of nearly 300 leaders who have graduated from this impactful program? Hear from Executive Director Erin Moran, who will facilitate the 2026 cohort, in this recent info session.
The Professional Leadership Program for Women & Allies attracts leaders from across industry, government and nonprofit sectors serving in a wide array of capacities within their organizations. The program runs February through May and is divided into eight, full-day sessions. Over four months, participants gain new insights, added self-confidence and the capacity to immediately impact their organizations and communities in powerful, positive ways.
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“I learned interpersonal skills, how to best serve our employees, and the power of vulnerability-based trust. Plus, the public speaking training prepared me for media interviews and improved my presentation skills.”
Learn More (PDF)The Stephanie Jackson Advancing Women in Leadership Scholarship provides opportunities for participants to join this program, regardless of economic means.
“Oftentimes things happen in our personal and professional lives, and we think it’s just us. Being in this space made me realize that it’s not just me. When you’re feeling or dealing with something, there is someone else that’s dealing with the same thing.”
“[The program] taught me that although we have different stories, that it should be celebrated. [The program] taught me that I am part of a really strong community that has my back when I sometimes don’t feel strong enough to have my own.”
“There were just so many little moments, little pieces of content, that really strike a chord with you in the moment. And you’re like, ‘Oh, I needed that right now.’ By the time I got to the end, I realized there were really important pieces that were uncovered for me.”
