Women in leadership conference 2024

By Savannah Koga / Staff Writer 

Women in Leadership Conference 

On Thursday, March 28th, Kansas Wesleyan University hosted the annual Women in Leadership conference. This will be KWU’s third annual conference. The event begins at 4:40pm and will be held in Mabee arena, inside the student activity center on the KWU campus. 

The conference began with appetizers and networking from 4:40 until 5:15. The first 5 speakers will speak from then until about 6:05. Followed by a brief intermission until 6:15. Then, the last 5 speakers will speak until just before 7pm, concluding the conference. 

The event was open to anyone at KWU and in the community. Bridget Weiser, Vice President for student and community engage, encourages everyone to attend by saying “Together, let’s champion equality, elevate each other’s voice, and empower future generations. Join KWU in honoring the past, embracing the present, and shaping a more inclusive tomorrow.” 

“Together, let’s champion equality, elevate each other’s voice, and empower future generations. Join KWU in honoring the past, embracing the present, and shaping a more inclusive tomorrow.” 

2023 Womens in Leadership Conference / Photo by KWU Media

What is the Women in Leadership Conference?

This conference plays a huge part in the women’s community not only on the KWU campus but in the Salina community. Focusing on the the theme of “Your Voice Matters” plays as a large inspiration to many women in many different ways. The speakers this year will be talking about what it means to have a voice for women and how they can truly make a difference in everyday life.

Dr. Michelle Case, the department chair of business and accounting, is the chair organizer of the event and said “We are honored that so many community leaders have agreed to share their stories.” As she is encouraging all of her students to attend the event she says “It’s so important that, as we work together to create an equitable world, we hear the stories about those who have learned to speak truth to power. We hope the community will come out to learn from these individuals, and to grow in knowledge and understanding of what it means to say to someone, ‘Your voice matters’.”

“It’s so important that, as we work together to create an equitable world, we hear the stories about those who have learned to speak truth to power. We hope the community will come out to learn from these individuals, and to grow in knowledge and understanding of what it means to say to someone, ‘Your voice matters’.”

Speakers 

Genell Heimer, MSN, RN, CNML, Community Outreach Supervisor at Salina Family Healthcare Center
Amy June Breesman, Land Relations Specialist, The Land Institute
Angie Lassley, President/CEO, Salina Family YMCA
Bridget Weiser, Vice President for Student and Community Engagement, Kansas Wesleyan University
Pamela Davis, MD, Radiologist, Salina Regional Healthcare Center
Amy Leavy, Human Resources Director, Great Plains Manufacturing
Shay Craig, Dean, Christ Cathedral
Claire Ludes, Executive Director, Salina Area United Way
Annie Boswell, Campus Ministries Chaplain and Life Group Leader, Kansas Wesleyan University

Student speakers:
Guthrie Burch 
Kyla Kind

Registration and More Information 

While the event is free to attend, a donation of a variety of products are highly encourage. 

You can donate feminine specific or general hygiene products, which will then be taken to the Salina Emergency Aid / Food bank. 

Attendee’s must register for the event to reserve a seat by March 22. Register for the event here. 

For more information about sponsorships or other information, reach out to Dr. Michelle Case.

2024 Women in Leadership Conference Promo