Get ready for the 2025 Women’s Leadership Conference!

The theme for our May 1-2 conference is LEVEL UP. And we’ve done exactly that by leveling up our speaker roster, adding two additional workshops, and featuring the session topics you requested. This year, we are also adding a luncheon panel of elite leaders from the Rogue Valley, answering YOUR questions on leadership and pathways to Level Up your career. You won’t want to miss this groundbreaking conference!

Just take a look at our lineup below!

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Ashland Hills Hotel

Once again, we’ll be back at the beautiful Ashland Hills Hotel for the reception and conference. You can register here for early bird pricing of $129 for the conference and reception through March 15th. After that, our regular pricing will be $139 for the conference plus an additional $20 for the reception. Please register early as the conference will sell out!

The conference is on May 2, registration opens at 7:30, and the conference begins at 8:30.

Please note that our registration is managed through SOU’s system. When you register, you’ll be redirected to their page, where you’ll need to create a login if you don’t already have one.

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OUR SPEAKER LINE-UP

Keynotes

Lauren Trantham – FUEL FOR THE ROAD: Using Life’s Challenges to Accelerate Success in Business and Life.

Jasmine Brett Stringer – SEIZE YOUR LIFE: Unlocking Your Path to Personal Excellence

Luncheon Panel

Patsy Smullin, President and Owner of COBI (KOBI-TV NBC5/KOTI-TV NBC2)
Shannon Evers, CEO Girl Scouts of Oregon & Southwest Washington
Tina Miller, CFO Lithia Motors, Inc.
Nita Joseph, VP Controller Harry & David

 

Breakout Sessions

Sandra Colley – UNWRAPPING THE TRUTH: Why Feedback Feels Like a Tough Gift to Give

Tonya Sowles – LEVEL UP YOUR LEADERSHIP: Confidently Navigating Difficult Conversations and Conflict

Elissa Denton – CONFIDENCE IS A VERB: Taking Action in Moments of Uncertainty.

Kristi Frederick – DARING LEADERSHIP: Leading with Courage, Authenticity, and Heart.

Dr. Raquel Muller – LEVEL UP YOUR MONEY, LEVEL UP YOUR LIFE

Sarah Cagann – COMMUNICATE LIKE A BOSS

Conference Schedule

Thursday, May 1

Stardust Lounge

Opening Reception

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5:30pm – 7:00pm

Friday, May 2

Ballroom

Women’s Leadership Conference

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7:30am – 8:30am

Registration

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8:30am – 8:40am

Opening Remarks and Introductions

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8:40am – 9:30am

Morning Keynote – Lauren Trantham
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9:30am – 9:40am

Coffee and Networking Break

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9:40am – 10:30am

Breakout Session #1

• Elissa Denton (Ballroom)
• Sarah Cagann (Cosmos)

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10:30am – 10:40am

Coffee and Networking Break

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10:40am – 11:30am

Breakout Session #2

• Raquel Muller (Ballroom)
• Kristi Frederick (Cosmos)

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11:30am – 12:30Pm

Buffet Lunch (Main room)

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11:50am – 12:30Pm

Panel Discussion (Ballroom)

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12:30pm – 1:00pm

Recognition + Awards  (Main Room)

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1:00pm-1:20pm

Stretching/Movement Break

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1:20pm – 1:30pm

Coffee and Networking Break

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1:30Pm – 2:20pm

Breakout Session #3
• Sandra Colley (Ballroom)
• Tonya Sowles (Cosmos)

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2:20pm – 2:30pm

Coffee and Networking Break

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2:30PM – 3:20Pm

Closing Keynote – Jasmine Brett Stringer (Ballroom)

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3:20pm – 3:30pm

Final Remarks

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3:30PM – 5:00Pm

WLC Marketplace (Main Hall)