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Kansas Women's Leadership Institute

The Kansas Women’s Leadership Institute provides a transformative experience that develops leadership competencies, cultivates a spirit of collaboration, and elevates the power of women’s voices.


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Program Overview

Student take aways…

Through their participation in this program, KWLI participants will:

  • Connect with women in the Lawrence community and across the state through our WE CONNECT mentoring program
  • Contribute through experiential learning and volunteer opportunities
  • Foster creativity through innovative programming centered on critical thinking and active reflection
  • Grow their leadership skills and develop key leadership competencies
  • Learn about and study the Adaptive Leadership model to address an issue they would like to make progress on in their home community (Leadership for Change Project)
  • Thrive through the development of a community of practice that empowers women

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Interested in Applying?

Are you a Kansas woman who is currently attending a college or university in Kansas interested in women’s leadership! Apply to be a Kansas participant! We are accepting applications for the 2025 summer program.

Apply Here

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2024 Albright Young Women Leaders Kansas Women's Leadership Institute

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