Today, 100 women gathered at the Commerce Club in Downtown Atlanta to hear from three inspiring next generation women who are making a world of difference in their respective fields. Participants learned about the life experiences of Dr. Nikki Schmitt, Elizabeth Rowe, and Bintou Tunkara. Dr. Schmitt, who grew up with limited healthcare, wanted to help those who are least able to afford quality healthcare through tackling cancer, the most debilitating of diseases for the under - resourced. Elizabeth, who formed a respect for the land growing up in the rural South, is focused on consulting communities, looking at climate innovation, technology, and strategic solutions. Bintou, a Gambian American and young Muslim black woman, turned the limited cultural expectations of girls and women into a pursuit of education, a consulting career, and social responsibility. 

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Learn how Candice went from Critical Nurse to CEO & President of one of the largest and most integrated healthcare systems in GA with revenue reported at $2.1B annually. For the fourth time, Great Place to Work® and Fortune named Wellstar Health System, as one of the 100 Best Companies to Work For®, on their 2021 national list of honorees. In her rise to the top, Candice has been recognized as a leader and an innovator who cares, about the well-being of the people of Wellstar as well as those in the community it serves. We’re honored to hear how she makes it all happen! 

Introducing the LeadHER Lounge Podcast!

Preview a sneak peek of the LeadHER Lounge Podcast, co-hosted by Anne Quiello and Karine Dieuvil. The LeadHER Lounge is the destination for engaging content with women who are leading and changing the world. Come to build community, stay to be inspired. Below is a snippet of our first episode with Nikki Lanier, CEO of Harper Slade, Racial-Equity Advisory Firm.

For 20 years, the Women in Leadership (WIL) Signature Series has inspired and informed over 9,200 executives, high potential managers, and professionals from 3100+ organizations across all sectors. Now it's your turn. This is the time to be inspired, to gain wisdom, and advance your career. Join us on a journey as we welcome 13 incredible women of achievement who will share their story, triumphs, and lessons they've learned along the way. This is your year.

Women in Leadership Signature Series will continue to be hybrid in 2023! Some of our speakers lined up for 2023 include Dr. Erika Hamden, Astrophysicist, Ted Talk Speaker, and Asst. Professor, University of Arizona; Marcia Taylor, Owner, Chariman, and CEO of Bennett Family of Companies; and Mayors Kim Learnard, Peachtree City; Patti Garrett, Decatur; and Bianca Motley Broom of College Park. See our current 2023 speaker schedule here. Please visit our website or email Kathryn Igou, VP of Operations, at [email protected] or call her at 770-270-1723 to purchase an annual membership, table, or individual tickets.

Jamaican born from humble roots, Karen Goff is the epitome of an Everyday SHEro in terms of her extraordinary and inspiring leadership, her track record of success in higher education, and her dedicated advocacy for others, especially the next generation of leaders.

Currently she serves as the VP & Dean of Students at Oberlin College and Conservatory. Oberlin is the oldest co-educational college in the U.S. In 1835, it was one of the first colleges to admit African Americans, and two years later, was the first to admit women! Before moving to Oberlin in 2021, Karen was VP of Student Affairs and Dean of Students at Agnes Scott College, named “the most innovative liberal arts college in the U.S." for the past five years.

In February, we were extremely fortunate to welcome and hear from April Estes, Partner at PWC! April leads PwC’s Accounting Methods and Fixed Asset tax services practice. In this role, she advises clients on an array of tax methods, including tax implications from GAAP standard changes, to help clients achieve their strategic tax and business goals. She is involved in the community and is part of Leadership Atlanta's Class of 2023. At the end of 2022, she posted a leadership challenge:

“While we are moving at a pace of change that is faster than ever, I challenge each of us to slow down, reflect on where we are and where our businesses, clients, communities and the world need us to spend our time.” We were so grateful to sit in a space to hear about her dynamic background and the plains she has traversed.