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Our mission: to equip and empower ambitious Minnesota women to build their most successful careers in work-life harmony.
The Women Leaders Association is the world's largest professional women's community, with over 40,000 remarkable women rising toward or already holding leadership positions and committed to developing and advancing women in the corporate world. Here in Minnesota, our members are solution-focused leaders and change makers who want to excel in both their professional and personal lives.
We give high-achieving, successful Minnesota women the tools, strategies, and network they need to master their work without giving up what matters most. We believe that when women are equipped and empowered to thrive in today’s workforce, from Target and 3M to the state’s hospitals and schools, companies and organizations reach new levels of success and excel in ways no one imagined before.
Minnesota membership combines the three things ambitious women need most and seldom find together: a room of peers tackling the same problems, direct access to executives who have already solved them, and skills practical enough to apply the same week you learn them. The Minnesota chapter meets monthly, our speakers are local women executives who donate their time, and every session is available on demand, so a business trip to Rochester or a week on the road never costs you the content.
Minnesota Buyer's Guide: Choosing the Right Women Leaders Association.
1. How to Pick a Women Leaders Association in Minnesota That Fits Your Ambition.
The savviest Minnesota businesswomen do not join a women’s association simply because it looks prestigious or because it seems everyone in the Twin Cities already belongs. They join because a good association ought to solve a specific problem: open doors to clients, sharpen leadership, build confidence, supply mentors, raise visibility, or put them in rooms where bigger decisions are made. The wrong Minnesota group can crowd your calendar with pleasant but aimless events. The right one can quietly change the pace, scale, and confidence of a Minnesota career.
Begin by naming your next Minnesota business goal with total honesty. Do you want to win more business in Minnesota, move from operator to CEO, find peers at your revenue stage, strengthen your leadership voice, or build a national reputation? With that goal in hand, study who actually fills the room at Minnesota meetings. Are they early-stage founders, established owners, executives, consultants, or women already running sizable Minnesota firms? In a state with 15 Fortune 500 companies and 22,395 women-owned employer firms, the best association is seldom the flashiest. It is the one whose members are already two or three steps ahead of the challenge in front of you.
For women running larger, scaling companies, the Women Presidents Organization can be a good match, because it is organized around confidential, professionally facilitated peer groups for women leading privately held multimillion-dollar businesses. Any Minnesota owner weighing it should know that WPO reports 145+ chapters in 10+ countries and screens for women with primary decision-making authority and meaningful ownership. That makes it particularly useful when you need seasoned peers who understand hiring, cash flow, expansion, and executive isolation rather than basic startup advice.
For women seeking advocacy, entrepreneurial community, and strong chapter-based local visibility, NAWBO is among the clearest options to weigh, and NAWBO Minnesota operates locally in Minneapolis. NAWBO describes itself as the only dues-based organization speaking for women entrepreneurs in every industry, with chapters around the country, and Minnesotans far from a chapter can use its virtual path to national support. That mix suits Minnesota founders who want both a policy voice and practical chapter relationships.
For businesswomen whose goals tilt toward cross-industry networking, peer mentoring, and long-term career growth rather than narrowly transactional networking, Ellevate Network deserves serious thought. Ellevate reports serving 280,000+ professional women, spotlights local chapter meetups, and backs peer mentoring with programs like Squads for accountability and support. That can make it a strong pick for Minnesota women who want a modern professional community blending relationships, learning, and momentum.
For entrepreneurs who want a network that speaks more directly about revenue, referrals, visibility, and business promotion, eWomenNetwork is a standout, and eWomenNetwork Twin Cities serves members here. On its official pages, eWomenNetwork reports 118 chapters and says that joining in one city opens access to every chapter, while its wider messaging stresses intentional networking, CEO mentoring, and revenue-generating opportunities. That makes it a solid option for Minnesota women who want more than inspiration: introductions, marketing exposure, and a community that treats growth as a measurable business result.
The Women Leaders Association is also worth a look, particularly for women who want a broad professional community with leadership programming, mentorship energy, and reach across many locations. Its materials describe the organization as a professional women’s community with over 40,000 women and more than 130 chapters, and its chapter pages, including the Minnesota chapter, stress mentoring, referrals, conferences, and leadership development. That appeals to businesswomen who want encouragement plus a wide network they can draw on for visibility, accountability, and fresh ideas beyond Minneapolis or St. Paul.
Ultimately, picking the right women’s association in Minnesota depends less on brand name and more on fit: the best one should shrink the distance between where you stand today and where you want to be twelve months from now. Before joining, review recent event calendars, study member profiles, attend a meeting as a guest if you can, and ask yourself one honest question: after time with these women, do I feel more focused, more challenged, and more likely to do bigger business? If the answer is yes, you have likely found your Minnesota room.
2. Key Questions to Ask Before Choosing a Women's Leadership Association in Minnesota.
Q? What concrete value will this association bring to my Minnesota career over the next 12 months?Positive signs are clear, specific benefits such as industry access, certifications, speaking slots, mentorship, or job leads that line up with your goals in Minnesota’s health care, manufacturing, or finance sectors. Warning signs are fuzzy promises like “great networking” with no examples, results, or Minnesota member success stories behind them.
Q? Which Minnesota members gain the most from joining, and which gain less?
Positive signs are candid answers about which career stages, industries, or roles get the most value and where the fit may be weaker. Warning signs are one-size-fits-all claims that every Minnesota member benefits equally, which often means little thought has gone into what members need.
Q? In practice, beyond the branding, how inclusive is the association toward Minnesota women?
Positive signs include women in visible leadership, women on the speaker roster, active women-focused initiatives, and proof that women’s voices shape decisions. Warning signs are polished inclusion statements with no representation, no measurable effort, and no examples of how concerns from Minnesota members get handled.
Q? What is the atmosphere like at Minnesota events, in online forums, and in networking spaces?
Positive signs are descriptions of respectful, welcoming, well-moderated Minnesota settings where newcomers are introduced and supported. Warning signs are cliques, heavy self-promotion, weak moderation, or a culture that leaves Minnesota newcomers to figure things out alone.
Q? What policies does the association have on harassment, misconduct, and professional conduct, including at Minnesota gatherings?
Positive signs are clear written policies, reporting channels, confidentiality protections, and an enforcement process that applies in Minnesota as everywhere. Warning signs are dismissive replies, informal handling, or remarks implying problems are so rare in Minnesota that they need no plan.
Q? How easy is it to participate if I juggle a demanding job, caregiving duties, or limited travel flexibility?
Positive signs are hybrid options, flexible schedules, recordings, local chapters, and realistic ways to take part without always showing up in person, which matters in a state that stretches from the Iron Range to the Iowa border. Warning signs are expectations of frequent travel, evening-only participation, or a quiet assumption that Minnesota members have unlimited time.
Q? Which leadership, visibility, and advancement opportunities are genuinely open to new Minnesota members?
Positive signs are transparent routes into committees, speaking slots, publications, board roles, or project leadership. Warning signs are murky gatekeeping, a “wait your turn” culture, or advancement in the Minnesota chapter that appears to hinge mostly on insider connections.
Q? How robust is the mentorship and sponsorship culture?
Positive signs are structured mentoring programs, senior Minnesota leaders who actively open doors, and examples of members who were promoted, referred, or elevated. Warning signs are offhand claims that mentorship “happens naturally,” since that tends to favor Minnesotans who are already well connected.
Q? How clearly are costs, expectations, and return on investment explained?
Positive signs are upfront details on dues, event fees, volunteer expectations, and the value Minnesota members usually get back. Warning signs are hidden costs, pressure to keep buying extras, or trouble explaining why the membership justifies the full expense.
Q? What do current and past Minnesota members say in private about their experience?
Positive signs are consistent reports from Minnesota members that the association is supportive, useful, and worth renewing, especially from women whose goals resemble yours. Warning signs are recurring themes of disappointment, exclusion, weak follow-through, or members who say they joined but never really benefited.
3. Directory of Minnesota Women Leaders Associations, Including by Industry.
| State | City | Organization Name | URL | 1 sentence summary of its focus and strengths |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | Birmingham | Birmingham Charter Chapter | https://www.abwabcc.org | Professional-development and networking association for working women and women business owners, with strengths in local chapter programming, leadership training, and peer support. |
| Alabama | Birmingham | Heart of Birmingham | https://heartofbirminghamabwa.org | Professional-development and networking association for working women and women business owners, with strengths in local chapter programming, leadership training, and peer support. |
| Alabama | Greater Birmingham | NAWIC Greater Birmingham Chapter 53 | https://nawicbirmingham.com | Women-in-construction association focused on career advancement, education, advocacy, and industry connections, with strengths in chapter networking, leadership development, and trade-specific support. |
| Alabama | Madison | Alabama Leading Ladies Chapter | https://alabamaleadingladies.org | Professional-development and networking association for working women and women business owners, with strengths in local chapter programming, leadership training, and peer support. |
| Alabama | Montgomery | NAWBO Alabama | https://nawbo.org/alabama/ | Women-business-owner association focused on entrepreneurship, advocacy, education, and peer growth, with strengths in policy voice, training, and owner-to-owner networking. |
| Alabama | Montgomery | NAWIC Montgomery Chapter 267 | https://nawicmgm.org | Women-in-construction association focused on career advancement, education, advocacy, and industry connections, with strengths in chapter networking, leadership development, and trade-specific support. |
| Alabama | North Alabama | NAWIC North Alabama Chapter 396 | https://nawic.org/regions-and-chapters/southeast-region/ | Women-in-construction association focused on career advancement, education, advocacy, and industry connections, with strengths in chapter networking, leadership development, and trade-specific support. |
| Alaska | Statewide / Alaska | NAWIC Alaska Chapter 197 | https://nawic.org/regions-and-chapters/pacific-northwest-region/ | Women-in-construction association focused on career advancement, education, advocacy, and industry connections, with strengths in chapter networking, leadership development, and trade-specific support. |
| Arizona | Greater Phoenix | NAWIC Greater Phoenix Chapter 98 | https://www.nawicphoenix.org | Women-in-construction association focused on career advancement, education, advocacy, and industry connections, with strengths in chapter networking, leadership development, and trade-specific support. |
| Arizona | Phoenix | NAWBO Phoenix | https://nawbophoenix.org | Women-business-owner association focused on entrepreneurship, advocacy, education, and peer growth, with strengths in policy voice, training, and owner-to-owner networking. |
| Arizona | Tucson | NAWIC Tucson Chapter 122 | https://www.nawictucson.org | Women-in-construction association focused on career advancement, education, advocacy, and industry connections, with strengths in chapter networking, leadership development, and trade-specific support. |
| Arizona | Yuma | Territorial Charter Chapter | https://www.yumaabwa.org | Professional-development and networking association for working women and women business owners, with strengths in local chapter programming, leadership training, and peer support. |
| Arkansas | Greater Little Rock | NAWIC Greater Little Rock Chapter 12 | https://nawic12.org | Women-in-construction association focused on career advancement, education, advocacy, and industry connections, with strengths in chapter networking, leadership development, and trade-specific support. |
| Arkansas | Northwest Arkansas | NAWIC Northwest Arkansas Chapter 384 | https://nawicnwa.org | Women-in-construction association focused on career advancement, education, advocacy, and industry connections, with strengths in chapter networking, leadership development, and trade-specific support. |
| California | Avila Beach | NAWBO Central Coast California | https://nawbo.org/central-coast-california/ | Women-business-owner association focused on entrepreneurship, advocacy, education, and peer growth, with strengths in policy voice, training, and owner-to-owner networking. |
| California | Bakersfield | NAWBO Bakersfield | https://www.bakersfieldnawbo.org/ | Women-business-owner association focused on entrepreneurship, advocacy, education, and peer growth, with strengths in policy voice, training, and owner-to-owner networking. |
| California | Fremont | Pathfinder Chapter | https://www.abwa-pathfinder.org | Professional-development and networking association for working women and women business owners, with strengths in local chapter programming, leadership training, and peer support. |
| California | Fresno | NAWIC Fresno Chapter 108 | https://nawicfresno.my.canva.site | Women-in-construction association focused on career advancement, education, advocacy, and industry connections, with strengths in chapter networking, leadership development, and trade-specific support. |
| California | Huntington Beach | Wind Song Chapter | https://www.abwa-windsong.com | Professional-development and networking association for working women and women business owners, with strengths in local chapter programming, leadership training, and peer support. |
| California | Inland Empire | NAWBO Inland Empire | https://nawbo-ie.org | Women-business-owner association focused on entrepreneurship, advocacy, education, and peer growth, with strengths in policy voice, training, and owner-to-owner networking. |
| California | Inland Empire | NAWIC Inland Empire Chapter 397 | https://nawic.org/regions-and-chapters/pacific-southwest/chapters/ | Women-in-construction association focused on career advancement, education, advocacy, and industry connections, with strengths in chapter networking, leadership development, and trade-specific support. |
| California | Los Angeles | NAWBO Los Angeles | https://nawbola.org | Women-business-owner association focused on entrepreneurship, advocacy, education, and peer growth, with strengths in policy voice, training, and owner-to-owner networking. |
| California | Los Angeles | NAWIC Los Angeles Chapter 42 | https://www.nawicla.org | Women-in-construction association focused on career advancement, education, advocacy, and industry connections, with strengths in chapter networking, leadership development, and trade-specific support. |
| California | Oakland | Cities by the Bay Chapter | https://www.abwacitiesbythebay.org | Professional-development and networking association for working women and women business owners, with strengths in local chapter programming, leadership training, and peer support. |
| California | Orange County | NAWBO Orange County | https://nawbooc.biz | Women-business-owner association focused on entrepreneurship, advocacy, education, and peer growth, with strengths in policy voice, training, and owner-to-owner networking. |
| California | Orange County | NAWIC Orange County Chapter 91 | https://nawicoc.org | Women-in-construction association focused on career advancement, education, advocacy, and industry connections, with strengths in chapter networking, leadership development, and trade-specific support. |
| California | Palm Desert | Trendsetter Chapter | https://palmdesertabwa.org | Professional-development and networking association for working women and women business owners, with strengths in local chapter programming, leadership training, and peer support. |
| California | Sacramento | NAWIC Sacramento Chapter 63 | https://nawicsacramento.org | Women-in-construction association focused on career advancement, education, advocacy, and industry connections, with strengths in chapter networking, leadership development, and trade-specific support. |
| California | Sacramento Valley | NAWBO Sacramento Valley | https://nawbo-sac.org | Women-business-owner association focused on entrepreneurship, advocacy, education, and peer growth, with strengths in policy voice, training, and owner-to-owner networking. |
| California | San Diego | NAWBO San Diego | https://nawbo.org/san-diego/ | Women-business-owner association focused on entrepreneurship, advocacy, education, and peer growth, with strengths in policy voice, training, and owner-to-owner networking. |
| California | San Diego | NAWIC San Diego Chapter 21 | https://www.nawicsd.org | Women-in-construction association focused on career advancement, education, advocacy, and industry connections, with strengths in chapter networking, leadership development, and trade-specific support. |
| California | San Francisco | Enterprising Women Networking SF Chapter | https://enterprisingwomennetworking.com | Professional-development and networking association for working women and women business owners, with strengths in local chapter programming, leadership training, and peer support. |
| California | San Francisco Bay Area | NAWBO San Francisco Bay Area | https://nawbo.org/san-francisco-bay-area/ | Women-business-owner association focused on entrepreneurship, advocacy, education, and peer growth, with strengths in policy voice, training, and owner-to-owner networking. |
| California | San Francisco Bay Area | NAWIC San Francisco Bay Area Chapter 19 | https://nawicsf.org | Women-in-construction association focused on career advancement, education, advocacy, and industry connections, with strengths in chapter networking, leadership development, and trade-specific support. |
| California | Santa Barbara | NAWBO Santa Barbara | https://www.nawbo-sb.com | Women-business-owner association focused on entrepreneurship, advocacy, education, and peer growth, with strengths in policy voice, training, and owner-to-owner networking. |
| California | Santa Clara | NAWBO Silicon Valley | https://www.nawbo-sv.org | Women-business-owner association focused on entrepreneurship, advocacy, education, and peer growth, with strengths in policy voice, training, and owner-to-owner networking. |
| California | Silicon Valley | NAWIC Silicon Valley Chapter 99 | https://nawicsiliconvalley.com | Women-in-construction association focused on career advancement, education, advocacy, and industry connections, with strengths in chapter networking, leadership development, and trade-specific support. |
| California | Ventura County | NAWBO Ventura County | https://www.nawbovc.org | Women-business-owner association focused on entrepreneurship, advocacy, education, and peer growth, with strengths in policy voice, training, and owner-to-owner networking. |
| Colorado | Metropolitan Denver | NAWIC Metropolitan Denver Chapter 112 | https://www.nawicdenver.com | Women-in-construction association focused on career advancement, education, advocacy, and industry connections, with strengths in chapter networking, leadership development, and trade-specific support. |
| Colorado | Pikes Peak | NAWIC Pikes Peak Chapter 356 | https://nawic356.org | Women-in-construction association focused on career advancement, education, advocacy, and industry connections, with strengths in chapter networking, leadership development, and trade-specific support. |
| Connecticut | Hartford | NAWIC Hartford Chapter 165 | https://www.nawic-hartford.org | Women-in-construction association focused on career advancement, education, advocacy, and industry connections, with strengths in chapter networking, leadership development, and trade-specific support. |
| Delaware | Wilmington | NAWIC Wilmington Chapter 96 | https://www.nawicde.org | Women-in-construction association focused on career advancement, education, advocacy, and industry connections, with strengths in chapter networking, leadership development, and trade-specific support. |
| District of Columbia | Greater Washington | NAWBO Greater DC | https://www.nawbodc.com | Women-business-owner association focused on entrepreneurship, advocacy, education, and peer growth, with strengths in policy voice, training, and owner-to-owner networking. |
| District of Columbia | Greater Washington | NAWIC Greater Washington D.C. Chapter 67 | https://nawicdc.org | Women-in-construction association focused on career advancement, education, advocacy, and industry connections, with strengths in chapter networking, leadership development, and trade-specific support. |
| District of Columbia | North Capital Region | NABWIC North Capital Region Chapter | https://nabwic.org/national-chapters/ | Association supporting Black women in construction and related fields, with strengths in advocacy, mentorship, contracting visibility, and local professional development. |
| District of Columbia | Washington | DC Charter Chapter | https://www.abwadccharterchapter.com | Professional-development and networking association for working women and women business owners, with strengths in local chapter programming, leadership training, and peer support. |
| Florida | Bonita Springs | Imperial River Chapter | https://abwaimperialriver.org | Professional-development and networking association for working women and women business owners, with strengths in local chapter programming, leadership training, and peer support. |
| Florida | Coral Springs | Coral Springs Charter Chapter | https://abwa-coralsprings.org | Professional-development and networking association for working women and women business owners, with strengths in local chapter programming, leadership training, and peer support. |
| Florida | Fort Lauderdale | NAWIC Fort Lauderdale Chapter 78 | https://nawicfortlauderdale.com | Women-in-construction association focused on career advancement, education, advocacy, and industry connections, with strengths in chapter networking, leadership development, and trade-specific support. |
| Florida | Fort Myers | Palms of Edisonia Chapter | https://abwa-palms-of-edisonia.square.site | Professional-development and networking association for working women and women business owners, with strengths in local chapter programming, leadership training, and peer support. |
| Florida | Greater Orlando | NAWIC Greater Orlando Chapter 73 | https://www.nawicorlando.org | Women-in-construction association focused on career advancement, education, advocacy, and industry connections, with strengths in chapter networking, leadership development, and trade-specific support. |
| Florida | Greater Palm Beach | NAWIC Greater Palm Beach Chapter 87 | https://www.nawicpalmbeach.org | Women-in-construction association focused on career advancement, education, advocacy, and industry connections, with strengths in chapter networking, leadership development, and trade-specific support. |
| Florida | Gulf Coast | NAWIC Gulf Coast Chapter 400 | https://www.nawicgulfcoastfl.org | Women-in-construction association focused on career advancement, education, advocacy, and industry connections, with strengths in chapter networking, leadership development, and trade-specific support. |
| Florida | Jacksonville / Northeast Florida | NABWIC Jacksonville / Northeast Florida Chapter | https://nabwic.org/national-chapters/ | Association supporting Black women in construction and related fields, with strengths in advocacy, mentorship, contracting visibility, and local professional development. |
| Florida | Lake Worth | Northern Palm Beach Chapter | https://abwa-northernpalmbeach.my.canva.site | Professional-development and networking association for working women and women business owners, with strengths in local chapter programming, leadership training, and peer support. |
| Florida | Lakeland | Lakeland Downtown Chapter | https://www.lakelandabwa.com | Professional-development and networking association for working women and women business owners, with strengths in local chapter programming, leadership training, and peer support. |
| Florida | Lakeland Metro | NAWBO Lakeland Metro | https://nawbolakeland.com | Women-business-owner association focused on entrepreneurship, advocacy, education, and peer growth, with strengths in policy voice, training, and owner-to-owner networking. |
| Florida | Melbourne | Oceanside Charter Chapter | https://abwa-oceanside-charter-chapter.square.site | Professional-development and networking association for working women and women business owners, with strengths in local chapter programming, leadership training, and peer support. |
| Florida | Miami | NAWIC Miami Chapter 41 | https://www.nawicmiami.com | Women-in-construction association focused on career advancement, education, advocacy, and industry connections, with strengths in chapter networking, leadership development, and trade-specific support. |
| Florida | Miami / South Florida | NABWIC Miami / South Florida Chapter | https://nabwic.org/national-chapters/ | Association supporting Black women in construction and related fields, with strengths in advocacy, mentorship, contracting visibility, and local professional development. |
| Florida | Northeast Florida | NAWIC Northeast Florida Chapter 402 | https://nawic.org/regions-and-chapters/southeast-region/ | Women-in-construction association focused on career advancement, education, advocacy, and industry connections, with strengths in chapter networking, leadership development, and trade-specific support. |
| Florida | Orange Park | Orange Park Charter Chapter | https://abwaopcflorida.org | Professional-development and networking association for working women and women business owners, with strengths in local chapter programming, leadership training, and peer support. |
| Florida | Orlando | NABWIC Orlando Chapter | https://nabwic.org/national-chapters/ | Association supporting Black women in construction and related fields, with strengths in advocacy, mentorship, contracting visibility, and local professional development. |
| Florida | Orlando | NAWBO Orlando | https://nawboorlando.org | Women-business-owner association focused on entrepreneurship, advocacy, education, and peer growth, with strengths in policy voice, training, and owner-to-owner networking. |
| Florida | Punta Gorda | Punta Gorda Charter Chapter | https://abwa-punta-gorda-charter-chapter.square.site | Professional-development and networking association for working women and women business owners, with strengths in local chapter programming, leadership training, and peer support. |
| Florida | Sarasota | Sunset Chapter | https://abwasunset.org | Professional-development and networking association for working women and women business owners, with strengths in local chapter programming, leadership training, and peer support. |
| Florida | South Florida | NAWBO South Florida | https://nawbosouthflorida.com | Women-business-owner association focused on entrepreneurship, advocacy, education, and peer growth, with strengths in policy voice, training, and owner-to-owner networking. |
| Florida | Space Coast Florida | NAWIC Space Coast Florida Chapter 355 | https://www.nawicspacecoastfl.org | Women-in-construction association focused on career advancement, education, advocacy, and industry connections, with strengths in chapter networking, leadership development, and trade-specific support. |
| Florida | Tallahassee | NAWIC Tallahassee Chapter 72 | https://nawic.org/regions-and-chapters/southeast-region/ | Women-in-construction association focused on career advancement, education, advocacy, and industry connections, with strengths in chapter networking, leadership development, and trade-specific support. |
| Florida | Tampa | NABWIC Tampa Chapter | https://nabwic.org/national-chapters/ | Association supporting Black women in construction and related fields, with strengths in advocacy, mentorship, contracting visibility, and local professional development. |
| Florida | Tampa | NAWIC Tampa Chapter 36 | https://nawictampa.org | Women-in-construction association focused on career advancement, education, advocacy, and industry connections, with strengths in chapter networking, leadership development, and trade-specific support. |
| Georgia | Alpharetta | Empowered Ladies Express Network (ELEN) | https://abwa-elen.com | Professional-development and networking association for working women and women business owners, with strengths in local chapter programming, leadership training, and peer support. |
| Georgia | Atlanta | Atlanta Peach Chapter | https://atlantapeachabwa.weebly.com | Professional-development and networking association for working women and women business owners, with strengths in local chapter programming, leadership training, and peer support. |
| Georgia | Atlanta | Golden Dome Chapter | https://www.goldendomeabwa.org | Professional-development and networking association for working women and women business owners, with strengths in local chapter programming, leadership training, and peer support. |
| Georgia | Atlanta | NABWIC Atlanta Chapter | https://nabwic.org/national-chapters/ | Association supporting Black women in construction and related fields, with strengths in advocacy, mentorship, contracting visibility, and local professional development. |
| Georgia | Atlanta | NAWBO Atlanta | https://nawbo.org/atlanta/ | Women-business-owner association focused on entrepreneurship, advocacy, education, and peer growth, with strengths in policy voice, training, and owner-to-owner networking. |
| Georgia | Atlanta | NAWIC Atlanta Chapter 49 | https://nawicatlanta.org | Women-in-construction association focused on career advancement, education, advocacy, and industry connections, with strengths in chapter networking, leadership development, and trade-specific support. |
| Georgia | Atlanta | Pyramid Chapter | https://www.abwapc.org | Professional-development and networking association for working women and women business owners, with strengths in local chapter programming, leadership training, and peer support. |
| Georgia | Atlanta | Solidarity Chapter | https://solidaritychapterabwa.org | Professional-development and networking association for working women and women business owners, with strengths in local chapter programming, leadership training, and peer support. |
| Georgia | Cataula | Harris County Charter Chapter | https://www.abwahccc.org | Professional-development and networking association for working women and women business owners, with strengths in local chapter programming, leadership training, and peer support. |
| Georgia | Coastal Georgia | NAWIC Coastal Georgia Chapter 380 | https://www.nawiccoastalga.org | Women-in-construction association focused on career advancement, education, advocacy, and industry connections, with strengths in chapter networking, leadership development, and trade-specific support. |
| Georgia | College Park | Airport Charter Chapter | https://www.abwaairportcharter.org | Professional-development and networking association for working women and women business owners, with strengths in local chapter programming, leadership training, and peer support. |
| Georgia | Douglasville | Douglas County Charter Chapter | https://www.abwadc.org | Professional-development and networking association for working women and women business owners, with strengths in local chapter programming, leadership training, and peer support. |
| Georgia | Lithonia | Hidden Hills Chapter | https://abwahiddenhills.com | Professional-development and networking association for working women and women business owners, with strengths in local chapter programming, leadership training, and peer support. |
| Georgia | Peachtree City | McIntosh Chapter | https://www.abwafayette.org | Professional-development and networking association for working women and women business owners, with strengths in local chapter programming, leadership training, and peer support. |
| Georgia | Snellville | InspireHer Chapter | https://www.abwa-inspireher.org | Professional-development and networking association for working women and women business owners, with strengths in local chapter programming, leadership training, and peer support. |
| Guam | Guam | NAWIC Guam Chapter 381 | https://nawic.org/regions-and-chapters/pacific-northwest-region/ | Women-in-construction association focused on career advancement, education, advocacy, and industry connections, with strengths in chapter networking, leadership development, and trade-specific support. |
| Hawaii | Honolulu | Na Kilohana O Wahine Chapter | https://www.abwahawaii.org | Professional-development and networking association for working women and women business owners, with strengths in local chapter programming, leadership training, and peer support. |
| Hawaii | Statewide / Hawaii | NAWIC Hawaii Chapter 114 | https://nawichawaii.org | Women-in-construction association focused on career advancement, education, advocacy, and industry connections, with strengths in chapter networking, leadership development, and trade-specific support. |
| Idaho | Boise | NAWIC Boise Chapter 245 | https://www.nawicboise.org | Women-in-construction association focused on career advancement, education, advocacy, and industry connections, with strengths in chapter networking, leadership development, and trade-specific support. |
| Illinois | Central Illinois | NAWBO Central Illinois | https://nawbo-cil.org | Women-business-owner association focused on entrepreneurship, advocacy, education, and peer growth, with strengths in policy voice, training, and owner-to-owner networking. |
| Illinois | Chicago | NABWIC Chicago Chapter | https://nabwic.org/national-chapters/ | Association supporting Black women in construction and related fields, with strengths in advocacy, mentorship, contracting visibility, and local professional development. |
| Illinois | Chicago | NAWBO Chicago | https://nawbo.org/chicago/ | Women-business-owner association focused on entrepreneurship, advocacy, education, and peer growth, with strengths in policy voice, training, and owner-to-owner networking. |
| Illinois | Chicago Metro | NAWIC Chicago Metro Chapter 325 | https://www.nawic-chicago.org | Women-in-construction association focused on career advancement, education, advocacy, and industry connections, with strengths in chapter networking, leadership development, and trade-specific support. |
| Illinois | Quad Cities / Moline | NAWIC Quad Cities / Moline Chapter 50 | https://nawic.org/regions-and-chapters/midwest-region/ | Women-in-construction association focused on career advancement, education, advocacy, and industry connections, with strengths in chapter networking, leadership development, and trade-specific support. |
| Illinois | Quincy | Quincy Charter Chapter | https://abwaquincy.org | Professional-development and networking association for working women and women business owners, with strengths in local chapter programming, leadership training, and peer support. |
| Indiana | Fort Wayne | Women of Magnitude Express Network | https://www.womenofmagnitude.com | Professional-development and networking association for working women and women business owners, with strengths in local chapter programming, leadership training, and peer support. |
| Indiana | Greenfield | Successful Women in Hancock County | https://abwa-raintree.com | Professional-development and networking association for working women and women business owners, with strengths in local chapter programming, leadership training, and peer support. |
| Indiana | Indianapolis | Indianapolis Charter Chapter | https://abwaindycharter.org | Professional-development and networking association for working women and women business owners, with strengths in local chapter programming, leadership training, and peer support. |
| Indiana | Indianapolis | NAWBO Indianapolis | https://www.nawboindy.org | Women-business-owner association focused on entrepreneurship, advocacy, education, and peer growth, with strengths in policy voice, training, and owner-to-owner networking. |
| Indiana | Indianapolis | NAWIC Indianapolis Chapter 34 | https://www.nawicindy.com | Women-in-construction association focused on career advancement, education, advocacy, and industry connections, with strengths in chapter networking, leadership development, and trade-specific support. |
| Indiana | New Castle | Raintree Chapter | https://abwa-raintree.com | Professional-development and networking association for working women and women business owners, with strengths in local chapter programming, leadership training, and peer support. |
| Indiana/Ohio | Lima / Fort Wayne | NAWIC Lima, OH / Fort Wayne, IN Chapter 374 | https://nawic.org/regions-and-chapters/north-central-chapters/ | Women-in-construction association focused on career advancement, education, advocacy, and industry connections, with strengths in chapter networking, leadership development, and trade-specific support. |
| Iowa | Cedar Rapids / Iowa City | NAWIC Cedar Rapids-Iowa City Chapter 160 | https://www.nawiccric160.org | Women-in-construction association focused on career advancement, education, advocacy, and industry connections, with strengths in chapter networking, leadership development, and trade-specific support. |
| Iowa | Des Moines | NAWBO Iowa | https://nawboiowa.org | Women-business-owner association focused on entrepreneurship, advocacy, education, and peer growth, with strengths in policy voice, training, and owner-to-owner networking. |
| Iowa | Des Moines | West Des Moines Charter Chapter | https://westdesmoinesabwa.org | Professional-development and networking association for working women and women business owners, with strengths in local chapter programming, leadership training, and peer support. |
| Iowa | Greater Des Moines | NAWIC Greater Des Moines Chapter 80 | https://www.nawicdesmoines.org | Women-in-construction association focused on career advancement, education, advocacy, and industry connections, with strengths in chapter networking, leadership development, and trade-specific support. |
| Kansas | Greater Wichita | NAWIC Greater Wichita Chapter 120 | https://www.nawicwichita.org | Women-in-construction association focused on career advancement, education, advocacy, and industry connections, with strengths in chapter networking, leadership development, and trade-specific support. |
| Kansas | Kansas City | NAWBO Kansas City | https://www.nawbokc.org | Women-business-owner association focused on entrepreneurship, advocacy, education, and peer growth, with strengths in policy voice, training, and owner-to-owner networking. |
| Kansas | Kansas City | The Golden Royalties Chapter | https://abwagoldenroyalties.org | Professional-development and networking association for working women and women business owners, with strengths in local chapter programming, leadership training, and peer support. |
| Kansas | Lenexa | Mo-Kan Chapter | https://www.abwamokan.org | Professional-development and networking association for working women and women business owners, with strengths in local chapter programming, leadership training, and peer support. |
| Kansas | Northeast Kansas | NAWIC Northeast Kansas Chapter 142 | https://nawic.org/regions-and-chapters/midwest-region/ | Women-in-construction association focused on career advancement, education, advocacy, and industry connections, with strengths in chapter networking, leadership development, and trade-specific support. |
| Kansas | Overland Park | Kansas City Express Network | https://www.abwakcexpress.org | Professional-development and networking association for working women and women business owners, with strengths in local chapter programming, leadership training, and peer support. |
| Kansas | Topeka | Ad Astra Chapter | https://www.abwaadastra.org | Professional-development and networking association for working women and women business owners, with strengths in local chapter programming, leadership training, and peer support. |
| Kentucky | Lexington-Bluegrass | NAWIC Lexington-Bluegrass Chapter 367 | https://www.lexbgnawic.org | Women-in-construction association focused on career advancement, education, advocacy, and industry connections, with strengths in chapter networking, leadership development, and trade-specific support. |
| Kentucky | Louisville | NAWBO Kentucky | https://nawbokentucky.org | Women-business-owner association focused on entrepreneurship, advocacy, education, and peer growth, with strengths in policy voice, training, and owner-to-owner networking. |
| Kentucky | Louisville | NAWIC Louisville Chapter 97 | https://www.nawiclouisville.com | Women-in-construction association focused on career advancement, education, advocacy, and industry connections, with strengths in chapter networking, leadership development, and trade-specific support. |
| Louisiana | Baton Rouge | La Capitale Chapter | https://www.abwabatonrouge.org | Professional-development and networking association for working women and women business owners, with strengths in local chapter programming, leadership training, and peer support. |
| Louisiana | Bossier City | Parvenu Bossier Charter Chapter | https://parvenubossiercharterchapterabwa.org | Professional-development and networking association for working women and women business owners, with strengths in local chapter programming, leadership training, and peer support. |
| Louisiana | Metairie | Crescent City Connections Express Network | https://abwaneworleans.org | Professional-development and networking association for working women and women business owners, with strengths in local chapter programming, leadership training, and peer support. |
| Louisiana | New Orleans | NAWBO New Orleans | https://www.nawbo-nola.org | Women-business-owner association focused on entrepreneurship, advocacy, education, and peer growth, with strengths in policy voice, training, and owner-to-owner networking. |
| Louisiana | New Orleans | NAWIC New Orleans Chapter 17 | https://nawic-new-orleans-chapter-17.webflow.io | Women-in-construction association focused on career advancement, education, advocacy, and industry connections, with strengths in chapter networking, leadership development, and trade-specific support. |
| Louisiana | Northshore LA | NAWIC Northshore LA Chapter 339 | https://nawic.org/regions-and-chapters/south-central-region/ | Women-in-construction association focused on career advancement, education, advocacy, and industry connections, with strengths in chapter networking, leadership development, and trade-specific support. |
| Maine | Statewide / Maine | NAWIC Maine Chapter 276 | https://nawicmaine.org | Women-in-construction association focused on career advancement, education, advocacy, and industry connections, with strengths in chapter networking, leadership development, and trade-specific support. |
| Maryland | Annapolis | Maryland Capital Chapter | https://www.abwamdcap.org | Professional-development and networking association for working women and women business owners, with strengths in local chapter programming, leadership training, and peer support. |
| Maryland | Baltimore | NAWIC Baltimore Chapter 135 | https://nawicbaltimore.org | Women-in-construction association focused on career advancement, education, advocacy, and industry connections, with strengths in chapter networking, leadership development, and trade-specific support. |
| Maryland | Fort Washington | Oxon Hill Charter Chapter | https://www.abwa.org/abwa-chapter-express-networks/ | Professional-development and networking association for working women and women business owners, with strengths in local chapter programming, leadership training, and peer support. |
| Massachusetts | Boston | NAWIC Boston Chapter 15 | https://www.nawicboston.org | Women-in-construction association focused on career advancement, education, advocacy, and industry connections, with strengths in chapter networking, leadership development, and trade-specific support. |
| Massachusetts | Greater Worcester | NAWIC Greater Worcester Chapter 241 | https://nawicworcester.org | Women-in-construction association focused on career advancement, education, advocacy, and industry connections, with strengths in chapter networking, leadership development, and trade-specific support. |
| Michigan | Ann Arbor | Maia Chapter | https://www.abwa-maia.org | Professional-development and networking association for working women and women business owners, with strengths in local chapter programming, leadership training, and peer support. |
| Michigan | Auburn Hills | Tipacon Charter Chapter | https://www.abwa-tipacon.org | Professional-development and networking association for working women and women business owners, with strengths in local chapter programming, leadership training, and peer support. |
| Michigan | Clarkston | Greater Oakland Charter Chapter | https://www.abwa-greateroakland.org | Professional-development and networking association for working women and women business owners, with strengths in local chapter programming, leadership training, and peer support. |
| Michigan | Detroit | NABWIC Detroit Chapter | https://nabwic.org/national-chapters/ | Association supporting Black women in construction and related fields, with strengths in advocacy, mentorship, contracting visibility, and local professional development. |
| Michigan | Detroit | NAWIC Detroit Chapter 183 | https://www.nawicdetroit.com | Women-in-construction association focused on career advancement, education, advocacy, and industry connections, with strengths in chapter networking, leadership development, and trade-specific support. |
| Michigan | Flint | Nu-Lite Chapter | https://www.abwa-nulite.org | Professional-development and networking association for working women and women business owners, with strengths in local chapter programming, leadership training, and peer support. |
| Michigan | Grand Rapids | NAWIC Grand Rapids Chapter 194 | https://www.nawic194.org | Women-in-construction association focused on career advancement, education, advocacy, and industry connections, with strengths in chapter networking, leadership development, and trade-specific support. |
| Michigan | Greater Detroit | NAWBO Greater Detroit | https://nawbogdc.org | Women-business-owner association focused on entrepreneurship, advocacy, education, and peer growth, with strengths in policy voice, training, and owner-to-owner networking. |
| Michigan | Kalamazoo / Battle Creek | NAWIC Kalamazoo / Battle Creek Chapter 302 | https://nawickalamazoobc.org | Women-in-construction association focused on career advancement, education, advocacy, and industry connections, with strengths in chapter networking, leadership development, and trade-specific support. |
| Michigan | Lansing | NAWIC Lansing Chapter 177 | https://www.nawic-lansing.com | Women-in-construction association focused on career advancement, education, advocacy, and industry connections, with strengths in chapter networking, leadership development, and trade-specific support. |
| Michigan | Novi | Novi Oaks Charter Chapter | https://www.abwa-novi.org | Professional-development and networking association for working women and women business owners, with strengths in local chapter programming, leadership training, and peer support. |
| Michigan | Oscoda | Northeast Sunrise Chapter | https://www.abwaoscoda.org | Professional-development and networking association for working women and women business owners, with strengths in local chapter programming, leadership training, and peer support. |
| Michigan | Utica | Suburban Connection Charter | https://www.abwa-suburban.org | Professional-development and networking association for working women and women business owners, with strengths in local chapter programming, leadership training, and peer support. |
| Minnesota | Eden Prairie | NAWBO Minnesota | https://nawbo.org/minnesota/ | Women-business-owner association focused on entrepreneurship, advocacy, education, and peer growth, with strengths in policy voice, training, and owner-to-owner networking. |
| Minnesota | Minneapolis / St. Paul | NAWIC Minneapolis/St. Paul Chapter 164 | https://www.nawicmsp.org | Women-in-construction association focused on career advancement, education, advocacy, and industry connections, with strengths in chapter networking, leadership development, and trade-specific support. |
| Minnesota | Rochester | Rochester Charter Chapter | https://www.rochesterabwa.org | Professional-development and networking association for working women and women business owners, with strengths in local chapter programming, leadership training, and peer support. |
| Minnesota | Southeast Minnesota | NAWIC Southeast Minnesota Chapter 346 | https://www.nawicsemn.org | Women-in-construction association focused on career advancement, education, advocacy, and industry connections, with strengths in chapter networking, leadership development, and trade-specific support. |
| Minnesota | Twin Ports / Iron Range | NAWIC Twin Ports / Iron Range Chapter 392 | https://www.nawic392.org | Women-in-construction association focused on career advancement, education, advocacy, and industry connections, with strengths in chapter networking, leadership development, and trade-specific support. |
| Mississippi | Jackson | NAWIC Jackson Chapter 28 | https://www.nawicsouthcentralregion.org | Women-in-construction association focused on career advancement, education, advocacy, and industry connections, with strengths in chapter networking, leadership development, and trade-specific support. |
| Mississippi | Mississippi Gulf Coast | NAWIC Mississippi Gulf Coast Chapter 256 | https://www.nawicsouthcentralregion.org | Women-in-construction association focused on career advancement, education, advocacy, and industry connections, with strengths in chapter networking, leadership development, and trade-specific support. |
| Missouri | Blue Springs | Dynamic Connections Chapter | https://www.abwa.org/abwa-chapter-express-networks/ | Professional-development and networking association for working women and women business owners, with strengths in local chapter programming, leadership training, and peer support. |
| Missouri | Central Missouri | NAWIC Central Missouri Chapter 341 | https://nawic.org/regions-and-chapters/midwest-region/ | Women-in-construction association focused on career advancement, education, advocacy, and industry connections, with strengths in chapter networking, leadership development, and trade-specific support. |
| Missouri | Greater Kansas City | NAWIC Greater Kansas City Chapter 100 | https://www.kcnawic.org | Women-in-construction association focused on career advancement, education, advocacy, and industry connections, with strengths in chapter networking, leadership development, and trade-specific support. |
| Missouri | Kansas City | Diamonds of Excellence Chapter | https://diamondsofexcellence.my.canva.site | Professional-development and networking association for working women and women business owners, with strengths in local chapter programming, leadership training, and peer support. |
| Missouri | Southwest Missouri | NAWIC Southwest Missouri Chapter 366 | https://nawicsouthwestmo.org | Women-in-construction association focused on career advancement, education, advocacy, and industry connections, with strengths in chapter networking, leadership development, and trade-specific support. |
| Missouri | St. Louis | NAWIC St. Louis Chapter 38 | https://www.nawicstl.org | Women-in-construction association focused on career advancement, education, advocacy, and industry connections, with strengths in chapter networking, leadership development, and trade-specific support. |
| Montana | Helena | Big Sky Chapter | https://www.bigskyabwa.com | Professional-development and networking association for working women and women business owners, with strengths in local chapter programming, leadership training, and peer support. |
| Montana | Statewide / Montana | NAWIC Montana Chapter 387 | https://nawic.org/regions-and-chapters/pacific-northwest-region/ | Women-in-construction association focused on career advancement, education, advocacy, and industry connections, with strengths in chapter networking, leadership development, and trade-specific support. |
| Nebraska | Greater Omaha | NAWIC Greater Omaha Chapter 116 | https://nawic.org/regions-and-chapters/midwest-region/ | Women-in-construction association focused on career advancement, education, advocacy, and industry connections, with strengths in chapter networking, leadership development, and trade-specific support. |
| Nevada | Las Vegas | NAWBO Southern Nevada | https://www.nawbosnv.org | Women-business-owner association focused on entrepreneurship, advocacy, education, and peer growth, with strengths in policy voice, training, and owner-to-owner networking. |
| Nevada | Las Vegas | NAWIC Las Vegas Chapter 74 | https://lasvegasnawic.org | Women-in-construction association focused on career advancement, education, advocacy, and industry connections, with strengths in chapter networking, leadership development, and trade-specific support. |
| Nevada | Sierra Nevada | NAWIC Sierra Nevada Chapter 403 | https://nawic.org/regions-and-chapters/pacific-northwest-region/ | Women-in-construction association focused on career advancement, education, advocacy, and industry connections, with strengths in chapter networking, leadership development, and trade-specific support. |
| New Hampshire | Granite State | NAWIC Granite State Chapter 218 | https://www.nhnawic.org | Women-in-construction association focused on career advancement, education, advocacy, and industry connections, with strengths in chapter networking, leadership development, and trade-specific support. |
| New Jersey | North & Central New Jersey | NAWBO North & Central New Jersey | https://nawbo.org/chapters/ | Women-business-owner association focused on entrepreneurship, advocacy, education, and peer growth, with strengths in policy voice, training, and owner-to-owner networking. |
| New Jersey | Princeton | NAWIC Princeton Chapter 389 | https://nawicprinceton.org | Women-in-construction association focused on career advancement, education, advocacy, and industry connections, with strengths in chapter networking, leadership development, and trade-specific support. |
| New Jersey | South Jersey | NAWBO South Jersey | https://nawbosouthjersey.org | Women-business-owner association focused on entrepreneurship, advocacy, education, and peer growth, with strengths in policy voice, training, and owner-to-owner networking. |
| New Jersey | Statewide / New Jersey | NABWIC New Jersey Chapter | https://nabwic.org/national-chapters/ | Association supporting Black women in construction and related fields, with strengths in advocacy, mentorship, contracting visibility, and local professional development. |
| New Mexico | Albuquerque | NAWBO New Mexico | https://www.nawbonm.org | Women-business-owner association focused on entrepreneurship, advocacy, education, and peer growth, with strengths in policy voice, training, and owner-to-owner networking. |
| New York | Buffalo Niagara | NAWBO Buffalo Niagara | https://nawbowny.org | Women-business-owner association focused on entrepreneurship, advocacy, education, and peer growth, with strengths in policy voice, training, and owner-to-owner networking. |
| New York | Buffalo Niagara | NAWIC Buffalo Niagara Chapter 388 | https://nawicbuffaloniagara.org | Women-in-construction association focused on career advancement, education, advocacy, and industry connections, with strengths in chapter networking, leadership development, and trade-specific support. |
| New York | Capital District | NAWIC Capital District Chapter 261 | https://nawicnycap.org | Women-in-construction association focused on career advancement, education, advocacy, and industry connections, with strengths in chapter networking, leadership development, and trade-specific support. |
| New York | Central New York | NAWIC Central New York Chapter 401 | https://nawic.org/regions-and-chapters/northeast-region/northeast-region-chapters/ | Women-in-construction association focused on career advancement, education, advocacy, and industry connections, with strengths in chapter networking, leadership development, and trade-specific support. |
| New York | Greater New York | NAWIC Greater New York Chapter 240 | https://www.nawicnewyork.com | Women-in-construction association focused on career advancement, education, advocacy, and industry connections, with strengths in chapter networking, leadership development, and trade-specific support. |
| New York | Greater Rochester | NAWIC Greater Rochester Chapter 314 | https://nawicrochester.org | Women-in-construction association focused on career advancement, education, advocacy, and industry connections, with strengths in chapter networking, leadership development, and trade-specific support. |
| New York | New York City | NAWBO New York City | https://nawbonyc.org | Women-business-owner association focused on entrepreneurship, advocacy, education, and peer growth, with strengths in policy voice, training, and owner-to-owner networking. |
| New York | Niagara Falls | Western New York Charter Chapter | https://www.abwawny.com | Professional-development and networking association for working women and women business owners, with strengths in local chapter programming, leadership training, and peer support. |
| New York | Statewide / New York | NABWIC New York Chapter | https://nabwic.org/national-chapters/ | Association supporting Black women in construction and related fields, with strengths in advocacy, mentorship, contracting visibility, and local professional development. |
| North Carolina | Charlotte | Limitless Ladies Chapter | https://limitlessladiesabwa.org | Professional-development and networking association for working women and women business owners, with strengths in local chapter programming, leadership training, and peer support. |
| North Carolina | Charlotte | NAWBO Charlotte | https://www.nawbocharlotte.org | Women-business-owner association focused on entrepreneurship, advocacy, education, and peer growth, with strengths in policy voice, training, and owner-to-owner networking. |
| North Carolina | Charlotte | NAWIC Charlotte Chapter 121 | https://nawiccharlotte.com | Women-in-construction association focused on career advancement, education, advocacy, and industry connections, with strengths in chapter networking, leadership development, and trade-specific support. |
| North Carolina | Charlotte / Raleigh | NABWIC Charlotte / Raleigh Chapter | https://nabwic.org/national-chapters/ | Association supporting Black women in construction and related fields, with strengths in advocacy, mentorship, contracting visibility, and local professional development. |
| North Carolina | Greater Raleigh | NAWBO Greater Raleigh | https://nawbo-raleigh.org | Women-business-owner association focused on entrepreneurship, advocacy, education, and peer growth, with strengths in policy voice, training, and owner-to-owner networking. |
| North Carolina | Greensboro | Heart of the Piedmont Chapter | https://www.hopn2abwa.org | Professional-development and networking association for working women and women business owners, with strengths in local chapter programming, leadership training, and peer support. |
| North Carolina | Piedmont | NAWIC Piedmont Chapter 109 | https://www.nawicpiedmont.org | Women-in-construction association focused on career advancement, education, advocacy, and industry connections, with strengths in chapter networking, leadership development, and trade-specific support. |
| North Carolina | Triangle | NAWIC Triangle Chapter of NC 391 | https://nawic.org/regions-and-chapters/south-atlantic-region/ | Women-in-construction association focused on career advancement, education, advocacy, and industry connections, with strengths in chapter networking, leadership development, and trade-specific support. |
| North Carolina | Wilmington-Cape Fear | NAWIC Wilmington-Cape Fear Chapter 390 | https://www.nawiccapefear.org | Women-in-construction association focused on career advancement, education, advocacy, and industry connections, with strengths in chapter networking, leadership development, and trade-specific support. |
| North Carolina | Winston-Salem | Forsyth Chapter | https://www.abwaforsyth.com | Professional-development and networking association for working women and women business owners, with strengths in local chapter programming, leadership training, and peer support. |
| North Dakota | Fargo-Moorhead | NAWIC Fargo-Moorhead Chapter 246 | https://www.nawicfm246.org | Women-in-construction association focused on career advancement, education, advocacy, and industry connections, with strengths in chapter networking, leadership development, and trade-specific support. |
| Ohio | Akron | NAWIC Akron Chapter 124 | https://www.akronnawic.org | Women-in-construction association focused on career advancement, education, advocacy, and industry connections, with strengths in chapter networking, leadership development, and trade-specific support. |
| Ohio | Cincinnati | NAWIC Cincinnati Chapter 64 | https://www.nawiccincinnati.org | Women-in-construction association focused on career advancement, education, advocacy, and industry connections, with strengths in chapter networking, leadership development, and trade-specific support. |
| Ohio | Cleveland | NAWIC Cleveland Chapter 156 | https://nawiccleveland.org | Women-in-construction association focused on career advancement, education, advocacy, and industry connections, with strengths in chapter networking, leadership development, and trade-specific support. |
| Ohio | Columbus | NAWBO Columbus | https://nawbocbus.org | Women-business-owner association focused on entrepreneurship, advocacy, education, and peer growth, with strengths in policy voice, training, and owner-to-owner networking. |
| Ohio | Columbus | NAWIC Columbus Chapter 86 | https://www.columbusnawic.org | Women-in-construction association focused on career advancement, education, advocacy, and industry connections, with strengths in chapter networking, leadership development, and trade-specific support. |
| Ohio | Dayton | Gem City Chapter | https://abwagemcity.org | Professional-development and networking association for working women and women business owners, with strengths in local chapter programming, leadership training, and peer support. |
| Ohio | Huber Heights | Polaris Chapter | https://www.abwapolarischapter.com | Professional-development and networking association for working women and women business owners, with strengths in local chapter programming, leadership training, and peer support. |
| Ohio | Milford / Cincinnati | Queen City Chapter | https://queencityabwa.org | Professional-development and networking association for working women and women business owners, with strengths in local chapter programming, leadership training, and peer support. |
| Ohio | Northeast Ohio | NAWBO Northeast Ohio | https://nawbocleveland.org | Women-business-owner association focused on entrepreneurship, advocacy, education, and peer growth, with strengths in policy voice, training, and owner-to-owner networking. |
| Ohio | Toledo | NAWIC Toledo Chapter 282 | https://nawictoledo.com | Women-in-construction association focused on career advancement, education, advocacy, and industry connections, with strengths in chapter networking, leadership development, and trade-specific support. |
| Oklahoma | Oklahoma City | NAWIC Oklahoma City Chapter 383 | https://www.nawic-okc383.com | Women-in-construction association focused on career advancement, education, advocacy, and industry connections, with strengths in chapter networking, leadership development, and trade-specific support. |
| Oklahoma | Oklahoma City | Tu'Ya Chapter | https://tuyaabwa.my.canva.site | Professional-development and networking association for working women and women business owners, with strengths in local chapter programming, leadership training, and peer support. |
| Oklahoma | Tulsa | NAWIC Tulsa Chapter 76 | https://nawictulsa.org | Women-in-construction association focused on career advancement, education, advocacy, and industry connections, with strengths in chapter networking, leadership development, and trade-specific support. |
| Oregon | Eugene | NAWIC Eugene Chapter 77 | https://www.nawiceugene.org | Women-in-construction association focused on career advancement, education, advocacy, and industry connections, with strengths in chapter networking, leadership development, and trade-specific support. |
| Oregon | Lake Oswego | NAWBO Oregon | https://nawbo.org/oregon/ | Women-business-owner association focused on entrepreneurship, advocacy, education, and peer growth, with strengths in policy voice, training, and owner-to-owner networking. |
| Oregon | Portland | NAWIC Portland Chapter 54 | https://www.nawicportland54.org | Women-in-construction association focused on career advancement, education, advocacy, and industry connections, with strengths in chapter networking, leadership development, and trade-specific support. |
| Oregon | Salem | NAWIC Salem Chapter 198 | https://nawicsalem.com | Women-in-construction association focused on career advancement, education, advocacy, and industry connections, with strengths in chapter networking, leadership development, and trade-specific support. |
| Pennsylvania | Fort Washington | NAWBO Philadelphia | https://www.nawbophiladelphia.org | Women-business-owner association focused on entrepreneurship, advocacy, education, and peer growth, with strengths in policy voice, training, and owner-to-owner networking. |
| Pennsylvania | Lancaster | Lancaster Area Express Network | https://www.abwalancasterexpress.org | Professional-development and networking association for working women and women business owners, with strengths in local chapter programming, leadership training, and peer support. |
| Pennsylvania | Lancaster | Penn Square Chapter | https://abwapennsquare.org | Professional-development and networking association for working women and women business owners, with strengths in local chapter programming, leadership training, and peer support. |
| Pennsylvania | Philadelphia | NAWIC Philadelphia Chapter 145 | https://nawicphilly.org | Women-in-construction association focused on career advancement, education, advocacy, and industry connections, with strengths in chapter networking, leadership development, and trade-specific support. |
| Pennsylvania | Pittsburgh | NAWIC Pittsburgh Chapter 161 | https://www.nawicpittsburgh.com | Women-in-construction association focused on career advancement, education, advocacy, and industry connections, with strengths in chapter networking, leadership development, and trade-specific support. |
| Pennsylvania | Reading | Women Excelling Chapter | https://www.abwa.org/abwa-chapter-express-networks/ | Professional-development and networking association for working women and women business owners, with strengths in local chapter programming, leadership training, and peer support. |
| Pennsylvania | South Central Pennsylvania | NAWIC South Central Chapter 386 | https://nawicscpa.org | Women-in-construction association focused on career advancement, education, advocacy, and industry connections, with strengths in chapter networking, leadership development, and trade-specific support. |
| Rhode Island | Rhode Island | NAWIC No 1 of Rhode Island Chapter 52 | https://www.nawicri.org | Women-in-construction association focused on career advancement, education, advocacy, and industry connections, with strengths in chapter networking, leadership development, and trade-specific support. |
| South Carolina | Columbia | Columbia Triad Chapter | https://www.abwa.org/abwa-chapter-express-networks/ | Professional-development and networking association for working women and women business owners, with strengths in local chapter programming, leadership training, and peer support. |
| South Carolina | Columbia | NAWIC Columbia Chapter 113 | https://nawiccolumbia.org | Women-in-construction association focused on career advancement, education, advocacy, and industry connections, with strengths in chapter networking, leadership development, and trade-specific support. |
| South Carolina | Greater Greenville | NAWIC Greater Greenville Chapter 335 | https://nawic.org/regions-and-chapters/south-atlantic-region/ | Women-in-construction association focused on career advancement, education, advocacy, and industry connections, with strengths in chapter networking, leadership development, and trade-specific support. |
| South Carolina | Greenville | NAWIC Greenville Chapter 104 | https://nawicgreenvillesc.org | Women-in-construction association focused on career advancement, education, advocacy, and industry connections, with strengths in chapter networking, leadership development, and trade-specific support. |
| South Carolina | Newberry | Women Connecting Women Chapter | https://www.abwawomenconnectingwomen.org | Professional-development and networking association for working women and women business owners, with strengths in local chapter programming, leadership training, and peer support. |
| South Carolina | Orangeburg | EmpowerHer Chapter | https://www.empowerherabwachapter.org | Professional-development and networking association for working women and women business owners, with strengths in local chapter programming, leadership training, and peer support. |
| South Dakota | Dakota Prairies | NAWIC Dakota Prairies Chapter 394 | https://nawic.org/regions-and-chapters/midwest-region/ | Women-in-construction association focused on career advancement, education, advocacy, and industry connections, with strengths in chapter networking, leadership development, and trade-specific support. |
| South Dakota | Greater Sioux Falls | NAWIC Greater Sioux Falls Chapter 237 | https://www.siouxfallsnawic.org | Women-in-construction association focused on career advancement, education, advocacy, and industry connections, with strengths in chapter networking, leadership development, and trade-specific support. |
| Tennessee | Chattanooga | NAWIC Chattanooga Chapter 398 | https://www.nawicchattanooga.org | Women-in-construction association focused on career advancement, education, advocacy, and industry connections, with strengths in chapter networking, leadership development, and trade-specific support. |
| Tennessee | Knoxville | NAWIC Knoxville Chapter 61 | https://nawic.org/regions-and-chapters/southeast-region/ | Women-in-construction association focused on career advancement, education, advocacy, and industry connections, with strengths in chapter networking, leadership development, and trade-specific support. |
| Tennessee | Memphis | NAWBO Memphis | https://nawbomemphis.org | Women-business-owner association focused on entrepreneurship, advocacy, education, and peer growth, with strengths in policy voice, training, and owner-to-owner networking. |
| Tennessee | Memphis | NAWIC Memphis Chapter 13 | https://www.nawicmemphis.org | Women-in-construction association focused on career advancement, education, advocacy, and industry connections, with strengths in chapter networking, leadership development, and trade-specific support. |
| Tennessee | Nashville | NAWBO Nashville | https://nashvillenawbo.com | Women-business-owner association focused on entrepreneurship, advocacy, education, and peer growth, with strengths in policy voice, training, and owner-to-owner networking. |
| Tennessee | Nashville | NAWIC Nashville Chapter 16 | https://nawicnashville.org | Women-in-construction association focused on career advancement, education, advocacy, and industry connections, with strengths in chapter networking, leadership development, and trade-specific support. |
| Tennessee | Sevierville | Smoky Mountain Sevier Chapter | https://abwasevier.org | Professional-development and networking association for working women and women business owners, with strengths in local chapter programming, leadership training, and peer support. |
| Texas | Austin | NAWBO Austin | https://nawboatx.org | Women-business-owner association focused on entrepreneurship, advocacy, education, and peer growth, with strengths in policy voice, training, and owner-to-owner networking. |
| Texas | Austin | NAWIC Austin Chapter 7 | https://nawic.org/regions-and-chapters/south-central-region/ | Women-in-construction association focused on career advancement, education, advocacy, and industry connections, with strengths in chapter networking, leadership development, and trade-specific support. |
| Texas | Bryan | Leading Women Express Network | https://bcslwen.com | Professional-development and networking association for working women and women business owners, with strengths in local chapter programming, leadership training, and peer support. |
| Texas | Carrollton | Charisma Charter Chapter | https://abwacharisma.org | Professional-development and networking association for working women and women business owners, with strengths in local chapter programming, leadership training, and peer support. |
| Texas | College Station | Bryan/College Station Charter Chapter | https://bcsabwa.com | Professional-development and networking association for working women and women business owners, with strengths in local chapter programming, leadership training, and peer support. |
| Texas | College Station | Texas A&M University Student Chapter | https://abwatamu12.wixsite.com | Professional-development and networking association for working women and women business owners, with strengths in local chapter programming, leadership training, and peer support. |
| Texas | Corpus Christi | NAWIC Corpus Christi Chapter 4 | https://nawiccorpuschristi.tripod.com | Women-in-construction association focused on career advancement, education, advocacy, and industry connections, with strengths in chapter networking, leadership development, and trade-specific support. |
| Texas | Cypress | Cy-Fair Express Network | https://www.cyfen.org | Professional-development and networking association for working women and women business owners, with strengths in local chapter programming, leadership training, and peer support. |
| Texas | Dallas | NAWIC Dallas Chapter 2 | https://www.nawic-dallas.org | Women-in-construction association focused on career advancement, education, advocacy, and industry connections, with strengths in chapter networking, leadership development, and trade-specific support. |
| Texas | Dallas | Outlook Positive Express Network | https://www.abwaopen.com | Professional-development and networking association for working women and women business owners, with strengths in local chapter programming, leadership training, and peer support. |
| Texas | Dallas/Fort Worth | NAWBO Dallas/Ft. Worth | https://nawbo.org/dallas-ft-worth/ | Women-business-owner association focused on entrepreneurship, advocacy, education, and peer growth, with strengths in policy voice, training, and owner-to-owner networking. |
| Texas | El Paso | NAWIC El Paso Chapter 248 | https://nawicelpaso.org | Women-in-construction association focused on career advancement, education, advocacy, and industry connections, with strengths in chapter networking, leadership development, and trade-specific support. |
| Texas | Fort Worth | NAWIC Fort Worth Chapter 1 | https://nawic-fw.org | Women-in-construction association focused on career advancement, education, advocacy, and industry connections, with strengths in chapter networking, leadership development, and trade-specific support. |
| Texas | Houston | Houston Area Professional Express Network | https://www.hapen.org | Professional-development and networking association for working women and women business owners, with strengths in local chapter programming, leadership training, and peer support. |
| Texas | Houston | NABWIC Houston Chapter | https://nabwic.org/national-chapters/ | Association supporting Black women in construction and related fields, with strengths in advocacy, mentorship, contracting visibility, and local professional development. |
| Texas | Houston | NAWBO Houston | https://nawbohouston.org | Women-business-owner association focused on entrepreneurship, advocacy, education, and peer growth, with strengths in policy voice, training, and owner-to-owner networking. |
| Texas | Houston | NAWIC Houston Chapter 3 | https://www.nawic-houston.org | Women-in-construction association focused on career advancement, education, advocacy, and industry connections, with strengths in chapter networking, leadership development, and trade-specific support. |
| Texas | Kingwood | Women of Vision Express Network | https://www.abwawoven.com | Professional-development and networking association for working women and women business owners, with strengths in local chapter programming, leadership training, and peer support. |
| Texas | Lubbock | Lubbock Area Lights Chapter | https://www.lubbockarealights-abwa.org | Professional-development and networking association for working women and women business owners, with strengths in local chapter programming, leadership training, and peer support. |
| Texas | Pearland | South East Express Network | https://www.seen-abwa.org | Professional-development and networking association for working women and women business owners, with strengths in local chapter programming, leadership training, and peer support. |
| Texas | San Antonio | NAWBO San Antonio | https://nawbosa.org | Women-business-owner association focused on entrepreneurship, advocacy, education, and peer growth, with strengths in policy voice, training, and owner-to-owner networking. |
| Texas | San Antonio | NAWIC San Antonio Chapter 11 | https://www.nawicsatx.org | Women-in-construction association focused on career advancement, education, advocacy, and industry connections, with strengths in chapter networking, leadership development, and trade-specific support. |
| Texas | Sugar Land | Fort Bend County Charter Chapter | https://www.fortbendcountyabwa.org | Professional-development and networking association for working women and women business owners, with strengths in local chapter programming, leadership training, and peer support. |
| Texas | Victoria | Victoria Professional Express Network | https://vpenvictoria.org | Professional-development and networking association for working women and women business owners, with strengths in local chapter programming, leadership training, and peer support. |
| Texas | Victoria | Women Growing Together Express Network | https://wgtenvictoria.org | Professional-development and networking association for working women and women business owners, with strengths in local chapter programming, leadership training, and peer support. |
| Texas | Waco | NAWIC Waco Chapter 14 | https://nawic.org/regions-and-chapters/south-central-region/ | Women-in-construction association focused on career advancement, education, advocacy, and industry connections, with strengths in chapter networking, leadership development, and trade-specific support. |
| Utah | Salt Lake City | NAWIC Salt Lake City Chapter 90 | https://www.nawicsaltlake.org | Women-in-construction association focused on career advancement, education, advocacy, and industry connections, with strengths in chapter networking, leadership development, and trade-specific support. |
| Vermont | Statewide / Vermont | NAWIC Vermont Chapter 395 | https://nawic.org/regions-and-chapters/northeast-region/northeast-region-chapters/ | Women-in-construction association focused on career advancement, education, advocacy, and industry connections, with strengths in chapter networking, leadership development, and trade-specific support. |
| Virginia | Blacksburg | New River Valley Express Network | https://nrvexpress.blogspot.com | Professional-development and networking association for working women and women business owners, with strengths in local chapter programming, leadership training, and peer support. |
| Virginia | Fredericksburg | Women Inspiring Women Leaders Chapter | https://www.abwafredericksburg.org | Professional-development and networking association for working women and women business owners, with strengths in local chapter programming, leadership training, and peer support. |
| Virginia | Fredericksburg | Women Inspiring Women Leaders Chapter (ABWA-hosted) | https://inspiringwomen.abwa.org | Professional-development and networking association for working women and women business owners, with strengths in local chapter programming, leadership training, and peer support. |
| Virginia | Greater Tidewater | NAWIC Greater Tidewater Chapter 137 | https://www.nawic-greatertidewater137.org | Women-in-construction association focused on career advancement, education, advocacy, and industry connections, with strengths in chapter networking, leadership development, and trade-specific support. |
| Virginia | Northern Virginia (NOVA) | NAWIC NOVA Chapter 393 | https://nawicnova.org | Women-in-construction association focused on career advancement, education, advocacy, and industry connections, with strengths in chapter networking, leadership development, and trade-specific support. |
| Virginia | Richmond | NABWIC Richmond Chapter | https://nabwic.org/national-chapters/ | Association supporting Black women in construction and related fields, with strengths in advocacy, mentorship, contracting visibility, and local professional development. |
| Virginia | Richmond | NAWBO Richmond | https://nawborichmond.org | Women-business-owner association focused on entrepreneurship, advocacy, education, and peer growth, with strengths in policy voice, training, and owner-to-owner networking. |
| Virginia | Richmond | NAWIC Richmond Chapter 141 | https://nawic.org/regions-and-chapters/south-atlantic-region/ | Women-in-construction association focused on career advancement, education, advocacy, and industry connections, with strengths in chapter networking, leadership development, and trade-specific support. |
| Virginia | Roanoke Valley | NAWIC Roanoke Valley Chapter 226 | https://nawicroanokevalley.org | Women-in-construction association focused on career advancement, education, advocacy, and industry connections, with strengths in chapter networking, leadership development, and trade-specific support. |
| Washington | Puget Sound | NAWIC Puget Sound Chapter 60 | https://www.nawicpugetsound.com | Women-in-construction association focused on career advancement, education, advocacy, and industry connections, with strengths in chapter networking, leadership development, and trade-specific support. |
| Washington | South Sound | NAWIC South Sound Chapter 187 | https://www.nawicsouthsound.com | Women-in-construction association focused on career advancement, education, advocacy, and industry connections, with strengths in chapter networking, leadership development, and trade-specific support. |
| Washington | Spokane | NAWIC Spokane Chapter 143 | https://nawicspokane.org | Women-in-construction association focused on career advancement, education, advocacy, and industry connections, with strengths in chapter networking, leadership development, and trade-specific support. |
| Washington | Tri-Cities | NAWIC Tri-Cities Chapter 192 | https://nawic.org/regions-and-chapters/pacific-northwest-region/ | Women-in-construction association focused on career advancement, education, advocacy, and industry connections, with strengths in chapter networking, leadership development, and trade-specific support. |
| Wisconsin | Coulee Region | NAWIC Coulee Region Chapter 399 | https://nawic.org/regions-and-chapters/midwest-region/ | Women-in-construction association focused on career advancement, education, advocacy, and industry connections, with strengths in chapter networking, leadership development, and trade-specific support. |
| Wisconsin | Milwaukee | NAWIC Milwaukee Chapter 105 | https://nawicmilwaukee.org | Women-in-construction association focused on career advancement, education, advocacy, and industry connections, with strengths in chapter networking, leadership development, and trade-specific support. |
4. Useful Articles & Resources.
Which Professional Organizations Should You Join? by ForbesResearch: How Women Can Build High-Status Networks by Harvard Business Review
The Secrets of Successful Female Networkers by Harvard Business Review
Why professional networking groups for women remain valuable by Fast Company
Membership Matters: Why Members Engage with Professional Associations by VOLUNTAS (Springer)
Leveraging Society Membership for Career Development by Journal of Breast Imaging
Professional societies can play a vital role in career development by Developmental Biology
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Every one of our 80 metro-based chapters and 50 state-based chapters, including this statewide Minnesota chapter, features accomplished local women executives who volunteer to share their ideas, strategies, and what worked for them with rising and aspiring women at our monthly meetings or annual conferences. The Executive Summits, which supports a number of associations around the world, manages the overall planning of the Women Leaders Association's yearly events and chapter meetings, Minnesota's included.
Our core services include women leaders empowerment conferences, coaching that develops women into top executives, women's leadership training, women's mentoring programs, tools that advance women such as our Glass Ceiling Score, where Minnesota ranks #17 of 51 states, and publishing ideas that lift women up. Our Minnesota conferences are co-planned by:
Shelley joined the team 14 years ago and serves as a Senior Program Director responsible for events planning and speaker selection for a number of our events. Before joining our team she had a similar role with Vistage (a worldwide association of CEOs) for 12 years.
Maria is helping along our product line with event planning and speaker booking. Maria is highly diversified and has studies all across the globe, including her masters degree in Communications and Globalization from Aalborg University.
Julianne Kirkland is a mastery trainer, speaker, life-coach and international best-selling author. Her training expertise as an Overcomer Strategist to help turn life's stumbling blocks into stepping stones. Julianne heads the WLA Podcast/Mastermind Groups.
Ginger is an accomplished events manager with a proven record of planning dynamic events with diverse audiences. She has particular expertise in strategy and events participation. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism from the University of Georgia.
Cynthia Palmer helps with member renewals, sales and customer satisfaction. She is an excellent communictor and has a passion for connecting with like-minded ladies who seek to make a professional impact.
Julie leads our research and publications function responsible for member services. These include meeting summaries, monthly book summaries, best practices and news. She has a Master of Professional Writing from the University of Memphis.
Barbara is responsible for keeping our planning team on task and efficient. Barbara is highly personable, communicating directly with our speakers and members to ensure their expectations and outcomes are exceeded before and after event day.
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In many of our larger chapters, including Minnesota, you can meet and be coached directly by:
Cindy is a coach in our Cleveland Chapter who studied women in middle leadership for her doctorate. A Ph.D. in Leadership and Change, ICF Associate Certified Coach, and Certified Mentor Coach, she spent two decades leading in higher education.
Corinne is a coach in our Tampa Chapter who helps accomplished women name the doubt that follows achievement. An ICF PCC and SPHR, she is a certified Impostor Syndrome-Informed Coach and Facilitator through the Impostor Syndrome Institute.
Debbi is a coach in our Cleveland Chapter who coaches chief executives because she was one. Founder of Strengthening Communities Consulting with 30 years leading community and government organizations, she holds an MBA from Case Western's Weatherhead School.
Denise is a coach in our Minneapolis Chapter who coaches from three decades inside global companies. CEO of Agility Partners, an ICF Professional Certified Coach and Mattone Certified Master Executive Coach, she previously led at Medtronic, Eaton, and Accenture.
Erin is a coach in our Las Vegas Chapter who advises executives on judgment under pressure. Founder of The Permission Problem and a U.S. Air Force veteran, she works with C-suite leaders in cybersecurity, AI, and technology on the human risk layer.
Julia is a coach in our Detroit Chapter who specializes in leadership transitions. An MBA, ICF ACC, and Hudson-certified coach, she spent 35 years in publishing and edtech, rising to executive director of global academic content at Cengage Group.
Kimberly is a coach in our Seattle Chapter who brings 25 years in pharma to executive coaching. A PharmD and ICF ACC who founded Petrichor Coaching & Consulting, she serves as a success coach for a Harvard Medical School senior executive program.
Kimberly is a coach in our San Diego Chapter who works with leaders and entrepreneurs at every level. Founder and Principal Coach of Ignite Change Global, she is an operator turned coach certified in Intelligent Leadership and 360 review methods.
Lara is a coach in our Portland Chapter who partners with leaders at pivotal moments of growth. Founder of Leadership Collective, she brings 28 years at Nike across HR, talent, and global leadership development, plus her ICF PCC and Hudson certifications.
LauraLynn is a coach in our Portland Chapter who has spent 26 years humanizing leadership. A Ph.D., ICF Professional Certified Coach, author, and speaker, her dissertation earned the Academy of Management's Promising Dissertation Award in 2023.
Lisa is a coach in our Boston Chapter who works with high-achieving women running on empty. Creator of the Reclamation Method, she spent 23 years in biotech and pharmaceutical leadership at Horizon, argenx, Alexion, and Novo Nordisk.
Megan is a coach in our Washington Chapter who brings the science of high performance to leadership. A clinical neuropsychologist trained at Harvard Medical School and McLean Hospital, she spent thirteen years supporting national security leaders before founding her coaching practice.
Reina is a coach in our Sacramento Chapter who helps women build businesses and a healthier relationship with money. A former chief financial officer who grew her own venture from $100K to $2M, she coaches through LeoRising on entrepreneurship and money mindset.
Rhonda is a coach in our Columbus Chapter who believes every meaningful transition begins with a conversation. An ICF PCC and Certified Professional Retirement Coach with 5,000+ coaching hours, she is a published author and founder of Career Pointe Consulting.
Susan is a coach in our New York Chapter who helps leaders lead, one at a time. An ICF Associate Certified Coach with 700+ coaching hours, she founded and led the coaching program at Montefiore Einstein Health System after 15 years directing organization development.
Susan is a coach in our Boston Chapter who coaches from the chair her clients sit in. Founder of Salt Pond Leadership Partners, she spent eight years as president of a global contract research organization with 250 staff across three sites.
Tess is a coach in our St. Louis Chapter who works with leaders and whole teams. Founder of Angle Coaching and award-winning author of Walking the Leadership Ledge, she holds the ICF's Advanced Certification in Team Coaching, earned by only a few hundred coaches worldwide.
Ursula is a coach in our Minneapolis Chapter who grounds her practice in neuroscience. Founder of Profound Growth and a BEabove faculty member, she helps leaders understand what is happening in the brain when the pressure rises and the stakes climb.
Wendy is a coach in our Columbus Chapter who serves as a trusted thinking partner for accomplished leaders. An ICF Associate Certified Coach and founder of McWherter Coaching Group, she draws on 20 years across business, higher education, and the social sector.
Whitney is a coach in our Richmond Chapter who bridges scholarship and practice. Founder of Rooted to Rise Coaching and a professor and chair of educational leadership at VCU for 19 years, she holds the ICF ACC and the Advanced Certification in Team Coaching.
Yes. For 30 days you can cancel for any reason and receive a full refund, so joining is risk-free. Use the self-serve option at the top right to cancel automatically, or, should cancelling give you trouble, open a chat during business hours and someone will be glad to help.
Right after registering, you can log in to the Women Leaders Community online resources, which come with your registration (note: the first time, use your email as the password, and you will then be asked to create a unique one). Group tables are the one exception to instant access, since we enter those attendees into the registration system manually (allow 2-3 days after you send the names and emails for your group table reservation). For More on Minnesota Login Steps and Procedures Click Here.
Rather than giving to us, our board asks that donations go straight to Girls Inc, a wonderful organization we proudly champion and support. Minnesota supporters can reach their website at:www.GirlsInc.org
Possibly, if your product or service brings real value to Minnesota participants. Minnesota sponsors will find details on our Sponsorship page. If you have a distinctive story or topic that could inspire our audience, please email it to Shelly@WomenLeadersAssociation.org for consideration
Invitations to Minnesota women come from just two sources. Either a past registrant recommended you for an invitation to this year's conference, or we looked up your name, title, and work on LinkedIn and felt you would fit well with the other Minnesota attendees.
Not automatically, since credit approvals vary from state to state, but in most states you can submit the agenda yourself to request credit. Log in and you can also print a completion certificate for each speaker's presentation whenever one is required.
Go the the Join Now page to see the current Minnesota registration fee.
In most cities the Summit is held once a year, though in a few cities such as New York, LA, Boston, and others the Summits grow so large that we hold them twice a year to keep the crowd at a better size for networking and culture. Remember, too, that registering also brings a full year of monthly benefits (a live webinar each month with a top woman leader sharing what worked, new videos from other women leaders every month, monthly articles, a monthly book summary, access to your city's mentoring list, and much more, all included). Many Minnesota women register even when they have a date conflict so they can use these extended benefits all year.
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