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IWIL Vice President's Tribute to ATHENA Award Winner

8/5/2026

Congratulations again to Heather Burton, this year's ATHENA recipient! Many of you know Heather through the recent announcements and publications celebrating this well-deserved honor. Some of you also know that I've had the privilege of working alongside her for several years. Not only is she an incredible CEO, but she's also an amazing friend. I'd like to share something that wasn't in the press....

IWIL President's Letter August 2026

8/2/2026

August is here - time for those last few pool days or lake days, or maybe one last summer getaway before we shift into fall. For some, August is back to school time, getting backpacks and supplies ready, buying new clothes for the kids, and shifting to the school season schedule. What shifts are coming your way? Do you have anxiety about what’s coming next in your “fall season”? For me, in August...

IWIL President's Letter July 2026

6/29/2026

Welcome to the new IWIL year, in which Jen and I will be sharing the load as your new co-presidents. We picked a theme this year of ‘Better Together’ and Jen shared a great story at our transition meeting about Aspen Groves. I wanted to share with you my IWIL journey to show how being ‘Better Together’ has always been true of our mighty group....

New Member Spotlight: Hope Wilson

6/3/2026

Please join us in welcoming Hope Wilson to Illinois Women in Leadership! Hope is one of the new lead pastors at Sherman Church of the Nazarene. When she’s not working in her office, you’ll likely find her enjoying a local coffee shop, exploring local thrift stores, or connecting with members of the community. Please read on to learn more about Hope.

IWIL President's Letter June 2026

6/3/2026

A Final Message from Your President What an incredible journey this has been. Serving as your President for Illinois Women in Leadership has been one of the greatest honors of my professional life, and as I step into this final message, my heart is full of gratitude. None of what we accomplished this year would have been possible without...

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