Top jobs in corporate America were once reserved for men. Today, more women are aiming for those top jobs, breaking glass ceilings and taking initiative to become leaders. Within an artist enclave at Colony Square, women leaders from across Atlanta will come together to empower each other and spark community change at the the 3rdannual Women’s Leadership Forum on Friday, April 21.
The Junior League of Atlanta, Inc. (JLA) and sponsors, Northwestern Mutual and Belk, will host the premiere half-day networking and training opportunity for women leaders to develop their personal and professional potential and make a difference in the community through volunteerism. The event will take place within a unique, awe-inspiring environment crafted by local Atlanta artists through The Hambidge Creative HiVE project. Tickets to the leadership forum are now available.
“The women of Atlanta are uniquely positioned to spark change in our nonprofits, businesses, schools and government, "said Deanna Anderson, president of JLA. “The Forum brings women together from all areas of metro Atlanta to learn, share and continue to create those sparks and connections that lead to innovation and change in our city.”
The theme for this year’s forum, Connect. Inspire. Lead., targets women in all life stages – from young professionals to executives – to develop their personal and professional potential, and inspire them to aim for the top. More than 300 of Atlanta’s most passionate and courageous women from corporate, nonprofit and civic sectors will be on hand to learn from speakers and from each other.
Highlights of this year's event include: a breakfast keynote address by Becky Blalock, recently ranked #1 “Most Inspiring Women to Watch in 2017” by Inc. Magazine, challenging attendees to “DARE to Dream Big”, breakout sessions, and a luncheon panel on “Leadership Perspective: Why Women Civic Leaders must be the Critical Part of Philanthropy?” moderated by Alicia Philipp, President, Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta. The panelists will include: Dr. Rhonda Scott, COO, Grady Health; Terri Badour, CEO, American Red Cross of Georgia and Metropolitan Atlanta Chapter; and Amy Dosik, CEO, Girl Scouts of Greater Atlanta, Inc.
Forum attendees will have the opportunity to select breakout sessions related to leadership development, impactful service and creating successful networks. For a final list of speaker and breakout sessions, visit www.jlawomensforum.com.
The JLA Women’s Leadership Forum will be held from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Friday, April 21, 2017 at Colony Square. Tickets are $50 each, with options for both half and full table purchases, as well as keynote and lunch-only tickets. Space is limited. The Forum is sponsored by Northwest Mutual, Belk, Colony Square, North American Properties and W Atlanta Midtown.
For more information about the Women’s Forum, visit www.jlawomensforum.com.
About the Junior League of Atlanta, Inc.
The Junior League of Atlanta, Inc. (JLA) is an organization of women committed to promoting voluntarism, developing the potential of women, and to improving the community through the effective action and leadership of trained volunteers. Its purpose is exclusively educational and charitable.
Funds raised through the efforts of the JLA are used to aid and support projects and programs of our community partners. In addition, funds are utilized to train and develop our membership to become future leaders of the Atlanta community. Combined, our volunteers and funding have impacted the lives of hundreds of thousands of women and children in the communities in which we serve.
For more information on the Junior League of Atlanta, visit www.jlatlanta.org or call 404-261-7799.
