Women’s Leadership Initiative
Our world needs diverse leadership to tackle its most pressing challenges—yet barriers to advancement for all persist. Since its founding, the Women’s Leadership Initiative (WLI) at the University of Delaware has worked to change that by advancing gender equity through advocacy, education and research.
Beginning July 1, 2025, WLI will pause programming to reflect on our impact and make space for new ideas. Guided by Lerner College’s strategic plan, this hiatus will help shape the future of WLI and its continued role in building inclusive leadership.
Our Impact: A Legacy of Leadership
Over the past eight years, WLI has empowered students, faculty and professionals through impactful programs and inclusive learning experiences:
- 300+ students participated in our ASCEND program
- 800+ executives engaged in our RiseUP executive education
- 5,000+ attendees joined our leadership webinar series
- 30+ faculty events supported inclusive academic leadership
Stay Connected: Access Our Resources
While live programming is paused, WLI’s library of content remains available for continued inspiration. Revisit our most popular webinar series, featuring evergreen insights into the challenges and opportunities of inclusive leadership:
- Leadership in Times of Crisis
- Allyship, Advocacy and Accompliceship
- Trailblazers and Changemakers
We remain proud of the community we’ve built together, and energized by the possibilities ahead.
Contact
For more information about the initiative or any of its programs, contact: womensleadership@udel.edu.
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