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IWIL President's Letter October 2026

10/7/2026

Passion, Authenticity, Self-Care, Creativity, Networking, Leadership... all the concepts that bubbled up for me at this year’s Symposium. What a fantastic day that represents our purpose so well- powerful, strong, talented women who have chosen to come together to empower each other, promote professionalism, and develop leadership.

IWIL President's Letter September 2026

8/23/2026

I hope you made the August lunch last month. We had a wonderful Thursday centered around compliments: giving them to others, receiving them, and giving them to yourself. Diane was uplifting, encouraging and filled with joy and in the spirit of her message today I have some people to say thank you to...

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....

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