Women's Leadership Events
When Women
Connect...
They feel supported and seen.
The Schreiber Institute for Women’s Leadership is dedicated to fostering an environment where leaders and aspiring leaders can thrive. Our events are designed to inspire, educate and connect women leaders in Northeast Wisconsin. Explore our offerings and join us to take your leadership journey to the next level.
Signature Events
The Schreiber Institute for Women's Leadership offers three different signature event opportunities. Whether you join one or all, your unique perspective is valued and welcome. Let's come together to support each other, connect and find solutions to the unique challenges that women in leadership face.
Caffeinated Conversations
Join us for Rising Together: Caffeinated Conversation. This monthly learning event is for women business leaders to take things to the next level.
Stories from Experience
Gain wisdom straight from the source with Women Rising: Stories from Experience. This monthly gathering features distinguished woman from the area.
Celebrate
Don't miss 2026 Celebrate on February 26, 2026. It's our annual flagship event, featuring an afternoon of connection, learning and inspiration for women in Northeast Wisconsin.
Special Panel
Join us to support and celebrate female leadership and female sports. Hear from our expert panelists as they share their lived experiences and expertise, and they encourage others to lead in sports.
Women & Sports Leadership Panel
Tuesday, October 28
Kress Events Center, Special Events Room
5 p.m. (game starts at 6 p.m.)
The panel discussion is free and will be moderated by Pa Lee Moua, Ph.D., Executive Director, Institute for Woman's Leadership. We ask that you register in advance. Panelists will include:
- Michelle Melby, Fox 6 News Anchor
- Kayla Karius, Head Coach, Green Bay Women's Basketball
- Dr. Brooke Esteves, Oncologist
- Dawn Crim, Ph.D., Vice Chancellor of Advancement and Community Engagement, UW-Green Bay
Panel Registration
After the panel discussion, stay to watch live volleyball action between Green Bay and Milwaukee. Buy volleyball tickets on the GB Phoenix website. Use promo code "IWL" to receive $6 tickets.
Upcoming Events
Mark your calendar! These Women's Leadership events are an opportunity for you to socialize, be inspired and gain actionable insights you can use to propel your career. We look forward to seeing you at our events!
| Date | Time | Event |
|---|---|---|
| Tuesday, October 7 (in-person) | 8:30-9:30 a.m. | Caffeinated Conversations: Financial Planning & Literacy, Fox Community Credit Union, Appleton |
| Thursday, October 9 (virtual) | 8:30-9:30 a.m. | Caffeinated Conversations: Financial Planning & Literacy, virtual |
| Thursday, October 23 (Zoom) | 8:30-10 a.m. | Employee Networking Groups: Designing and Launching Employee Groups for Success |
| Thursday, October 23 (in-person) | 4-5:30 p.m. | Stories from Experience: Adrianna McCleer, Multicultural Center, Menasha |
| Tuesday, November 4 (in-person) | 8:30-9:30 a.m. | Caffeinated Conversations: Sharing vs. Selling, Sheboygan Chamber of Commerce, Sheboygan |
| Thursday, November 6 (virtual) | 8:30-9:30 a.m. | Caffeinated Conversations: Sharing vs. Selling, virtual |
| Thursday, November 13 | 8:30-10 a.m. | Employee Networking Groups: Lessons from the Field |
| Thursday, November 20 (in-person) | 4-5:30 p.m. | Stories from Experience: Margaret Rose Ellis, 1965 Room, UW-Green Bay, Green Bay Campus |
| Tuesday, December 2 (in-person) | 8:30-9:30 a.m. | Caffeinated Conversations: Social Capital, UW-Green Bay, Green Bay, Green Bay Campus |
| Thursday, December 4 (virtual) | 8:30-9:30 a.m. | Caffeinated Conversations: Social Capital, virtual |
| Thursday, December 18 (Zoom) | 8:30-10 a.m. | Employee Networking Groups: Leveraging Young Professionals Voice and Experience |
| Thursday, February 26, 2026 | 2-5 p.m. | Celebrate 2026: An evening of connection, learning and inspiration for women in Northeast Wisconsin, The Weidner, Green Bay |
A new Series
Employee Networking Groups
Strengthen workplace engagement with a new four-part workshop series designed for employers and hiring managers to build or enhance employee-led networking groups to focus on retention, collaboration and workforce satisfaction.
Questions or Suggestions?
Want to know more about our events? We’re just a message away. Let’s make your leadership journey memorable together. Contact us if you have questions or would like to suggest a topic.