9th Annual Women Leading Wisconsin Conference
The Women Leading Wisconsin conference (March 9-10, 2026) is an opportunity for women in leadership positions or aspiring leaders to come together to network and be inspired and empowered in leadership growth and development opportunities.

Engage | Empower | Transform
Experienced and aspiring women leaders in education and business are encouraged to come together for a two-day event designed to motivate and empower leaders to empower their communities. With highly engaging speakers, this personal and professional development opportunity will inspire you to be the change-makers in your school, organization, and community.
Conference Agenda
Day 1 (March 9, 2026)
- 8:30 AM - Registration and Continental Breakfast (included)
- 9:00 AM - Keynote Workshop: Cara Brookins, author of Rise and Unstuck
- 12:00 PM - Lunch (included)
- 12:45 PM - Keynote Workshop Continued: Cara Brookins, author of Rise and Unstuck
- 2:30 PM - Leadership Panel
- 4:00 PM - Social Hour (included)
Dinner on your own | Optional evening activities (additional cost)
Day 2 (March 10, 2026)
- 8:00 AM - Breakfast (included)
- 8:30 AM - Keynote Workshop: Amy Morin, author of 13 Things Mentally Strong Women Don't Do
- 11:30 AM - Conference Wrap-up
Room Reservations
Call The American Club at 888-597-9159 to reserve your room.
Please reference 572016 and say you are a part of group block "Cooperative Educational Service Agency 6 (CESA 6) - Women Leading Wisconsin Conference" to receive the group rate. The room block is open until February 1, 2025 or until sold out.
Space is limited and rooms sell out quickly.
Meet the Speakers
Day 1 - Cara Brookins, author of Rise: How a House Built a Family and Unstuck: End Procrastination Using the Ancient Psychology Behind How-to Videos
Day 2 - Amy Morin, author of 13 Things Mentally Strong Women Don't Do
The Women Behind the Event
Our purpose is to provide leadership, growth, and development opportunities for women across the state to come together and learn from each other.
Our Women Leading Wisconsin team:
- Jeanne-marie Ciriacks - CESA 6
- Katie Sell - CESA 6
- Tara Jaeger - Waupun Area School District
- Joannie Kalina - Erin School District
- Deb Kerr - St. Francis School District
- Mary Pfeiffer - Former, Neenah Joint School District
- Tara Villalobos - School District of Hartford Jt. #1
- Dawn Wagner - Village of Saukville
Become A Sponsor!
Sponsors play a crucial role in ensuring the success of Women Leading Wisconsin by providing essential funding and resources that enable us to deliver a high-quality experience for attendees. Your support not only enhances the event's offerings but also fosters valuable partnerships and brand visibility for both the sponsors and the organizers.
Thank you, 2026 Sponsors
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