Member Communities
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Women and Leadership
The Women and Leadership Member Community advances women in leadership by bringing together researchers, coaches, educators, practitioners and students interested in generating resources, disseminating research, and fostering the development of women leaders.
We are global community of leadership researchers, developers, master artists, and practitioners passionate about aesthetics, arts, culture, creativity, design, equity, imagination, and innovation in leadership. We are committed to cutting edge research, practice, and leadership development methods to bring about the best leaders for the future.
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Navigate ILA Intersections, an exclusive online member resource. Connect with like-minded leaders, access members-only resources, ILA’s online member directory, and much more.
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Member Community Leaders
ILA Member Community leaders serve as ILA’s trusted experts in the field of leadership
Dionne Rosser-Mims
President
Vice Chancellor, Troy University – Phenix City Troy University
Chanda D. Elbert
President-Elect
Rita Gardiner
Past-President
Associate Professor Critical Policy, Equity, and Leadership Studies; Western University
Contact Community Leaders at women&leadership@ilaglobalnetwork.org
Executive Leadership Team and Volunteers
Our activities and programs are organized by this dedicated team of member volunteers. If you would like to deepen your engagement, please use the email above to contact us about volunteer opportunities.
ILA Global Conference Committee 2023
Pat Clary (Co-Chair)
Adrienne Castellon (Co-Chair)
Membership and Awards Committee, Chair & or Co-Chairs (CC)
Mary Angela Baker
Pat Clary (CC)
Rita Gardiner
Liza Howe-Walsh (CC)
Vicki Wuolle
Research and Practice Committee, Chair and or Co-Chairs (CC)
Chanda Elbert
Carole Elliott
Wendy Fox Kirk
Marlene Janzen Le Ber (CC)
Jennifer Okoliko
Randal Thompson
Relationships, Outreach & Media, Chair and or Co-Chairs (CC)
Sally Deck
Carol Clyde Gallagher (CC)
Jen Jones
Dionne Michele Rosser Mims (CC)
Janée M. Morris (V)
Task force – Young Women and Leadership
Fiona Cummings
Hayley Baker (Chair)
Giftie Umo (V)
Syeda Tuba Javaid
Merike Kolga
Priorities and Projects
Awards
Recognizing and celebrating excellence in scholarship and practice though the annual W&L awards
Empower Women Globally
Enhancing the status of women and leadership worldwide by providing a forum for networking, exchanging ideas, and mentoring
Global Women Partnerships
Fostering international collaborations and building global partnerships to nurture conversations about women and leadership
Equal Power
Aligning our collective interests as change-makers to generate solutions for increasing equality in power and decision-making
Uplift Future Leaders
Collaborating with all stakeholders committed to addressing barriers and helping girls and young women become leaders
Holistic Leadership Education
Expanding leadership education and development opportunities while acknowledging, respecting, and addressing the roles-within-roles of all women
Connectedness, Inclusivity, and Authenticity
Facilitating a paradigm shift that advances women in leadership by modeling connectedness, inclusivity, and authenticity
Leadership Research
Contributing to the body of leadership scholarship and leadership development by advancing rigorous research, identifying best practices, and partnering with publishers
Recruit Members
Recruiting members of our Committees
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Presenter & Attendee Opportunities
ILA’s member communities make up the foundation of ILA’s Global Conference topic focused streams. Submit your session proposal and attend this premier conference.
Engage in Vibrant Discussions
Navigate ILA Intersections, an exclusive online member resource. Engage in vibrant discussions with like-minded leaders, access members-only resources and ILA’s online member directory.
Volunteer
Our activities and programs are organized by our dedicated team of member volunteers. If you would like to deepen your engagement, please email us about volunteer opportunities at women&leadership@ilaglobalnetwork.org.
Resources
The ILA offers a wide variety of leadership resources to help you elevate your leadership research and practice.
Genderwashing in Leadership: Power, Policies, and Politics
FREE Live Webinar, tentatively scheduled for 14 November 11:00 AM EST (UTC-5). Explore the phenomenon of genderwashing — where surface-level commitments to gender equality mask deeper, systemic inequalities – with the editors of the first book in ILA’s new Transformative Women Leaders series from Emerald Publishing.
Call for Chapter Proposals- Keeping the Fire: Narratives of Women Leaders Embracing Community
Call for chapter proposals for “Keeping the Fire: Narratives of Women Leaders Embracing Community.” Submit by 9 December 2024. The book, part of ILA’s Transformative Women Leaders series published by Emerald will be edited by Drs. Lazarina Topuzova (Robert Morris University), Kem Gambrell (Gonzaga University), and Sydney Richardson (North Carolina A & T State University).
Jacinda Ardern and the Challenges of Leadership
What can former Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern’s leadership of New Zealand reveal about the complex mix of authenticity, transparency, and masking that all leaders must grapple with? ILA Fellow Suze Wilson explores this question and more.
They’re Always Watching You
Betsy Myers (Leadership author, consultant, and former White House advisor) offers her insights into leadership with a focus on women and leadership, public service leadership, and her mentor Warren Bennis. She also reveals why she agreed to serve on ILA’s Board and how the leadership community at the ILA Global Conference recharges her each year.
6th Women and Leadership Conference
Reflection and Rejuvenation: Inspiring Women Leaders
Genderwashing in Leadership: Power, Policies, and Politics
This book considers how genderwashing – the process whereby organizational rhetoric differs from the lived experiences of workers, creating the myth of gender equity in the workplace – highlights hidden biases in organizational policies and procedures. The authors and editors host a space for dialogue and debate as they explore different aspects of genderwashing and how to transform today’s organizations.