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Symposium Key Note Speaker Announced

4/6/2026

Our 2026 IWIL Symposium Key Note speaker is Michelle Cederberg.

IWIL President's Letter April 2026

4/6/2026

April is here, and I have to say — the energy inside this organization right now is absolutely electric. Coming off a remarkable Women's History Month and the excitement of our brand-new website launch, we are stepping into spring with momentum, purpose, and some truly can't-miss events on the calendar. I hope you're as energized as I am. This month, I want to talk about something that shows up in every workplace, every team, every organization...

IWIL President's Letter March 2026

3/5/2026

March is an exciting time for IWIL with the roll out of our new website! Can you feel it? March is HERE — and with it comes one of my absolute favorite times of year! Women’s History Month is the perfect backdrop for everything Illinois Women in Leadership stands for, and I couldn’t be more excited about what we have in store for you this month.

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