Join women from across the state and region as they gather to honor and learn from each other’s experiences and celebrate their aspirations at the WV Women’s Leadership Summit, “Catalysts for Success”. The Summit will take place April 14-15, 2016 at the Lakeview Golf Resort & Spa in Morgantown. Complete agenda and registration information may be found at wvwomenleaders.com.
The Summit will open on Thursday, April 14, with a reception and dinner with keynote speaker Heather Arnet, Chief Executive Officer of the Women & Girls Foundation. The dinner will also include a screening of Arnet’s film, Madame Presidenta: Why Not U.S.? The agenda for Friday, April 15 includes keynote speeches by WV Public Broadcasting Director of News & Public Affairs, Beth Voorhees, and the Adjunct General of the Maryland National Guard, Major General Linda Singh.
Topics for breakout sessions include women in law, athletics, energy, philanthropy and the military. Panel members and presenters include Hahna Alexander, CTO and co-founder of Sole Power; Mara Boggs, Iraq and Afghanistan combat veteran and State Director for Senator Joe Manchin; Brigadier General Paige Hunter of the West Virginia National Guard; Kelli Cunningham, Executive Senior Associate Athletic Director West Virginia University; Stacey Brodak, Noble Energy; Amy Dobkin, XTO Energy; Holly Kauffman, President, First Energy; Mary Hunt, Senior Program Officer for the Benedum Foundation; Joyce Allen, philanthropist; Alison Deem, philanthropist; Patricia Watson, BB&T Trust Department; Monongalia County Prosecuting Attorney Marcia Ashdown and others.
The West Virginia Woman of the Year and the West Virginia Woman of the Year Awards will be presented for the first time at the conference. The West Virginia Woman of the Year Award recognizes an individual woman who has distinguished herself professionally, in her community or as a leader, and has demonstrated her commitment to the state and people of West Virginia. Most importantly, she serves as a role model for other women. The West Virginia Woman Rising Star Award will recognize the same accomplishments in women aged 30 or under. Please visit wvwomenleaders.com/awards for award and nominating information.
The Summit is being organized and hosted by The Women’s Innovative Networking Group (WINGs). WINGs is an affiliated program of the Morgantown Area Chamber of Commerce. The Chamber provides leadership through member engagement, business advocacy and civic partnerships to strengthen our community and business environment. For more information on the Morgantown Area Chamber of Commerce please call (304) 292-3311 or online at morgantownchamber.org.
