MILWAUKEE, WI, February 25, 2025 — UW-Milwaukee’s annual Women Leaders Conference returns on March 7, 2025, at the Pfister Hotel and online. Join a powerful network of professionals for a day of connecting, recharging and igniting potential.
This dynamic event brings together inspiring leaders, industry experts and changemakers from a wide range of industries for an energizing and insightful day.
Morning keynote speaker Admiral Michelle J. Howard, the first female U.S. Navy Four-Star Admiral, will kick the day off by sharing her leadership journey. Later, bestselling author, mental health advocate and Emmy-winning producer Tara Schuster will offer insights on resilience and success.
“We are thrilled to host the Women Leaders Conference and provide a space for women to come together, learn from each other and empower one another to reach new heights in their leadership journeys,” says Nancy L. Nelson, Provost’s Deputy for Continuing Education. “This conference represents a significant opportunity for attendees to gain valuable insights, forge meaningful connections and leave feeling inspired and empowered to make a difference in their organizations, communities and beyond.”
Johnson Financial Group is the presenting sponsor of the conference and US Bank, Quad Graphics and Old Republic Risk Management are the spotlight sponsors.
For more information, go to https://uwm.edu/sce/
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About UWM’s School of Continuing Education
The UWM School of Continuing Education is the largest provider of professional development in southeastern Wisconsin, delivering over 1,000 programs to more than 15,000 participants each year. As part of the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, which is recognized as one of the nation’s top research universities, Continuing Education offers individual courses, certificate programs, events, and conferences, as well as personal enrichment learning opportunities for all ages. Our conference center, complete with classrooms, computer labs and livestream capabilities, is in downtown Milwaukee.
