Women's Leadership Conference

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What’s Happening

The WLC Board
Annual Conference

May 2023
Join us May 12, 2023 for our 10th Women's Leadership Conference - AdvanceHER Building a Network of Leaders - more information and exciting changes to come!
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Micro Event
Next Micro Event

March 8, 2023
Join us on International Women's Day as we continue building on the momentum of our 2023 conference theme.  This is a great opportunity to connect with like-minded women in your community.
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Jolie Johnson
Jolie Johnson Leadership Award

Community Leaders
Celebrate women in our community who advocate for others and support causes that echo Jolie Johnson’s legacy. Do you know a beacon of hope in our community?
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WLCMP2023

Mentorship Program
This year we are developing a WLC pilot Mentorship Program (WLCMP) for female and non-binary emerging leaders with the intent of building this inclusive ecosystem of women supporting and advocating for one another throughout southern Oregon
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Women’s Leadership Conference

of Southern Oregon

The WLC grew out of a desire to see more women represented in leadership roles in business and the community. This desire is not just about inspiring women to step up as leaders, but also about encouraging women to use their voice and share their stories.

We are dedicated to providing personal inspiration and practical application to promote more equitable representation of women leadership in our community — at every career level and all stages of personal growth.

Every May, we put on a large conference in Southern Oregon. We bring in national and regional speakers and create a day of inspiration, connection, and rejuvenation. Throughout the year, we also offer several micro-events.

Our mission is to foster leadership in business, government, and non-profit organizations, that more fully reflects our community.

THE 2022 CONFERENCE

Speaker Rebecca Bender

KEYNOTE SPEAKERS

Inspiring speakers and session leaders provided inspiration.
WLC Theme 2022: Unstoppable! Overcoming barriers to your success

2022 THEME

UNSTOPPABLE! Overcoming Barriers to Your Success.
WLC 2022 Sessions

SCHEDULE & SESSIONS

Minds ignited and hearts stirred with a wide array of speakers & attendees!

What People Are Saying

"I'm always so inspired when I come to these conferences."
 
Michelle Johannes
Michelle Johannes  
"So cool to see that you're not alone in the world and that there's someone who's done it before."
 
Sabrina Prud'homme
 
"Year after year, I'm so uplifted and rejuvenated by these wonderful gatherings."
 
Erin O'Kelley Muck
Erin O'Kelley Muck  

Conference Location

The Women's Leadership Conference is held annually in beautiful Ashland Oregon. A small town near the heart of Southern Oregon that blooms with activity and color year round. Home to The Oregon Shakespeare Festival and serene Lithia Park, Ashland welcomes guests from around the world! A small ski town at the foot of Mt. Ashland in the Fall and Winter, home of WLC in the Spring and bursting with music in the Summer, Ashland Oregon is known globally as one of the best small towns on the west coast!

Join us in person at the prestigious Ashland Hills Hotel and enjoy world class cuisine from Luna Café.