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| Application | GuestFacilitators |
| Brochure | Quotes from Participants |
| Scholarship | Program Evaluation Summary |
| 2009-2010 Participants |
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"As a longtime supporter of the YWCA and the mission of empowering women, I am thrilled to be a part of this leadership development program. I have had opportunities to work with many tremendous men and women. This is an opportunity for personal and community investment in the rich resource of women's leadership, which is central to the success of a business, family, community and nation." -Elizabeth Kearney
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Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness, that frightens us. -Marianne Williamson
The YWCA and the Mankato Business and Professional Women's organization (BPW) are proud to sponsor the Elizabeth Kearney Women's Leadership Development Program. This program builds skills and mentors women to become future leaders in our workplaces and community. This is a gender-specific leadership development program that takes a cohort of 30 women through nine months of capacity building, mentoring and support. It focuses on the unique challenges women face in becoming leaders in our workplace and community. (program dates and topics listed)
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To continue the legacy of her work and spirit, the Kathie Davis Scholarship is available for selected participants in the program. Women active in rural and/or agricultural issues are encouraged to apply. Contributions for the scholarship fund may be made to the YWCA -- Kathie Davis Scholarship. |
2009-10 Elizabeth Kearney Women's Leadership Development Program Participants
Maria Avila Student, SCC |
Tiffany Bengtson Open Door Health Center |
Katie Boone Greater Mankato Area United Way |
Paulette Ford Retired |
Nancy Fredersickon The Book Keeping Center |
Jean Groskreutz SunRich |
Lisa Hardesty ISJ-MHS |
Lisa Hill Souther MN Regional Legal Services |
Nasra Ibrahim ISD 77 |
Terri Jensen Jensen Appraisal |
Wendy Keenan Abdo, Eick & Meyers, LLP |
Rebecca Krenik Garden Partners |
Liesl Kruse Business & Homecare Service |
Becky Kunst LEEP |
Jennifer Rath Greater Mankato CVB |
Liz Sharp Greater Mankato Growth Inc. |
Melanie Schmidt Community Ed & Rec. |
Kelcey Woods-Nord South Central College |
Amber Wright Hickory Tech |
Click Here for the Dynamic Guest Facilitator List
"The Elizabeth Kearney Women's Leadership Development Program has transformed the way I view my role as a leader. The program has taught me how to live in my areas of strength and to be deliberate in how I lead my life. I feel I have renewed energy to help me make a difference at my workplace, in the community, and with my family. The program has provided an exceptional networking opportunity to meet and work with amazing women from diverse backgrounds. My confidence as a leader has increased exponentially and I know I can lead both a successful and happy life". |
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Kari Juni, Director of Customer Relations Hickory Tech |
"The Women's Leadership Program has given me a glimpse into my community I didn't have before. It made me look inside as well as outside myself. We were a powerful, enthusiastic group of women that has dormant dreams awakened; internal challenges calling us to a new level. Each month we heard women share their real-life stories on how they impacted their world. It made me realize. ..I'm just like her and if she can change her world, I can to! Every month we walked away with a new set of tools to use in our lives; things that no one can take away from us. Now it's our turn to use them change our world. What a great gift that we will keep on giving. Thanks for this opportunity." |
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Press On! Julie Hawker Outsource Training Providers, LLC |
| "As a stay-at-home- mom contemplating re-entering the workforce, this leadership program was just what I needed. Every month I looked forward to the information packed session led my dynamic and impressive women and men from our community. I also enjoyed meeting and working with the other wonderful women in the program and look forward to continuing these friendships in the long run" | |
Laura Stevens Household Engineer |
"This class is challenging me to look at areas of my life that I normally take for granted. I am beginning to understand who I am and what I want to do with my life." |
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Kristee Richards Household Engineer |
"I had no idea the amount of material and ideas that would be shared that would directly impact my life. This is truly the most powerful program I have ever attended. " |
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Susan McPartland, CEO From the Woods |
"How do you define leadership? Who is a leader? How does one lead effectively? Why aren't there more recognized women leaders? My expectations have been blown out of the water by the incredible learning opportunities and actual leadership examples brought to the table during our training sessions. This is not what I expected! It is so much more than I could have hoped for. Layers have been peeled away and new energy, focus, and courage have been brought to the surface." |
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Nancy Pehling |
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"In brief, the participants were delighted with their experience in the Elizabeth Kearney Women's Leadership Development Program."
Dr. Anthony Filipovitch Program Evaluator |
Read the entire Evaluation Summary by Dr. Filipovitch.
Questions? Call Anne at 345-4629, ext. 29 or email
executive director@ywcamankato.org
Thank you to our Funders: |
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Diana Gabriel, PCC Professional Certified Coach |
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