Emerging Leaders

Launched in 2017, the BWAF Emerging Leaders program is a selective professional development opportunity for women approximately 3-10 years post-graduation. Through a small-group format, participants engage with senior leaders, gain practical insights and strategies for advancing their careers, and connect with ambitious peer navigating similar professional stages. More than 250 women have participated to date, building a lasting network of mentors, allies, and support for one another’s continued growth and leadership.

Strength, Stumble, Story

APPLICATION OPENS: SEPTEMBER 10

PROGRAM DATES: OCTOBER 8, 15, & 29

Total program cost is $1,000. Two full, need-based scholarships are available. No more than two individuals from the same firm may be admitted.

Contact info@bwaf.org for more information.

View previous sessions from recent years:
2024: Emerging Leaders Online: Tenacity, Tumbles, Triumphs →
2024: Tenacity, Tumbles, and Triumphs→
2023: Energy, Environment, Engagement→
2022: Agility, Ambition, Authenticity→
2021: Imagination, Integrity, Influence→
2021: Perseverance, Politics, Power→
2020: Priorities, Personhood, Profit→
2020: Determination, Design, Disruption→
2019: Confidence, Compensation, Competition→
2018: Finance, Fulfillment, Family→
2018: Networking, Negotiation, Nice→
2017: Risk, Rain-Making, Resilience→

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