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Survey promotes women’s leadership in Iowa; you can help

Member Bobbi Segura shared this information about Pathways to Leadership,  the statewide, longitudinal study about women’s leadership. The survey is designed to help public- and private-sector organizations more effectively support women’s advancement. IWLC has partnered with Vernon Research Group on … Continue reading

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IPTV seeks two Producer/Directors

Iowa Public Television (IPTV) is seeking qualified applicants for two positions of Producer/Director.  With a major focus on early childhood education, distance learning and local programming and a national reputation for excellence, IPTV is one of public television’s most-watched statewide … Continue reading

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Where do women leaders stand in Iowa?

In April 2013, Leisha Barcus shared the findings of a NEXUS Executive Women’s Alliance study on the status of women with AWC. Her presentation, which compares the status of women leaders in Iowa with national statistics, is available to members … Continue reading

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Heritage Carousel — Union Park Seeks Executive Director.

The Des Moines Carousel Foundation Board of Directors is currently seeking candidates for Executive Director (ED). The Des Moines Carousel Foundation Board of Directors is currently seeking candidates for Executive Director (ED). The Executive Director has the full responsibility of … Continue reading

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Saturday Manufacturing Named Community Champion

Congratulations to AWC member Gina Adam and her company, Saturday Manufacturing! The company received the 2012 Community Champion Award at the Economic Impact and Celebrate Business Awards sponsored by the Greater Des Moines Partnership and the Business Record. This award … Continue reading

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Chapter Treasurer Featured in Des Moines Juice

Crissanka Christadoss, our chapter treasurer, was recently featured in Juice.  Learn more about her in the article. Congratulations, Crissanka! Good plug for AWC, too!

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Soledad O’Brien headlines Iowa women’s leadership event

CNN anchor Soledad O’Brien, marketing guru Charlotte Beers, and author and producer Helene Lerner will share their insights and expertise at “Leveraging Your Personal Power.” This annual Des Moines leadership event is sponsored by the Iowa Women’s Leadership Conference. IWLC’s  … Continue reading

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Four inducted into Iowa Women’s Hall of Fame

On August 25, four role models for women were recognized by the Iowa Commission on the Status of Women. New members of the Iowa Women’s Hall of Fame are Dr. Judith A. Conlin, Terry Marie Hernandez, Dr. Dorothy Hubbard Schwieder, … Continue reading

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New database links women willing to lead with community decision makers

“As of this year, Iowa’s local governing boards—cities, counties, municipalities—are now required to make a good faith effort to have an equal balance of men and women on their commissions and boards,” reports Pam Schoffner. Schoffner wrote a brochure on … Continue reading

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Sept. 19 meeting: Mary Stier will speak on being a lady leader

Wednesday September 19, 2012 – Wednesday September 19, 2012 855 E. Court Map and Directions | Register Description: Mary Stier, Founder and CEO of The Brilliance Group, LLC,  will share highlights from her new book, Lady Leader: 10 Ways to … Continue reading

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