Welcome - National Summit 2022 — Women's Public Leadership Network

Don’t miss out on these experiences:

Free headshots are available in the Imperial Room until 9:00am Saturday

The Bass Sisters will be signing copies of their new book, Prayer and Pound Cake: The Bass Sisters' Guide to SURVIVING AND THRIVING IN BUSINESS on the twelfth floor

Our Selfie Station is located in the Grand Ballroom Foyer on the twelfth floor - Take your best shot!

Our Motherhood Suite is located on the twelfth floor in the Cotton Room

A VIP Suite is available on the eleventh floor in the Tower Room

What to expect this weekend:

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 4

11:00am Registration Opens 12th Floor

11:00am - 1:00pm Book Signing with The Bass Sisters | 12th Floor

12:00pm - 6:00pm Headshots | 12th Floor | Imperial Room

4:00pm Rising Stars Reception *VIPs and Rising Stars Only | 12th Floor | Terrace Room

5:00pm Networking Happy Hour All Attendees | 12th Floor | Grand Ballroom Foyer

5:00pm VIP Reception *VIPs Only | 12th Floor | Terrace Room

6:00- 8:00pm Leadership Awards Dinner | 12th Floor | Grand Ballroom

Congratulations to our Award Winners

Daniel Anthony Award: Robert Rieger, Jr.

The 2022 Daniel Anthony Award is named for Susan B. Anthony's father and celebrates a man who has given critical support to a female public leader or leaders.

Architect of Society Award: Julianne Condrey

The 2022 Architect of Society Award is inspired by Harriett Beecher Stowe’s words that "women are the real architects of society," and is presented to a woman who exemplifies the qualities of center-right public leader: effective, principled, and a true public servant.

Featured Conversation

Fireside Chat with Congresswoman Julia Letlow (LA-5)

Hosted by Jenifer Sarver, WPLN Board Chair; Principal, Sarver Strategies

Featuring

Michelle Bekkering, U.S Global Leadership Coalition

Hosted by Valerie Dowling, WPLN Board of Directors; Women’s Democracy Network, IRI

8:45am Break | Last call for Headshots! | 12th Floor | Imperial Room

Track I: Navigating the Campaign Trail

Session A: Building Your Campaign Team, with Marie Centanni, Centanni Communications

Session B: Messaging & Pivoting, with RumbleUp and Ampersand

Session C: Using Voter Data, with L2 Data

Session D: Tips for the Campaign Trail, with Vennia Francois and Heather Sellers, Best Sellers, LLC

Track II: Leadership in Governance

Session A: Positioning into Leadership, with Sandy Holloway, Louisiana State Board of Elementary and Secondary Education

Session B: Using Data to Better Reach Your Constituents, with L2 Data

Session C: Fostering a Diverse Team Pipeline, with Tiffany Gardner and Cecilia Silva, ReflectUS

Session D: Using and Understanding Polling, with Amanda Iovino, WPA Intelligence

Track III: Growing the Network

Session A: Empowering Women as Leaders with Angel Fimbres Barcelo, Independent Women’s Network

Session B: Building Coalitions, with Cassie Alsfeld, Shoreline Strategies

Session C: Build Your Personal Capacity for Leadership, with Courtney Alexander

Session D: Tips for Networking, with Nina Verghese, Locust Street

Track IV: Serving as a Support System

This special session is for partners and families who choose to attend and learn how to support the woman leader in their life. For this session, we’ll be joined by June Cutter and Jennifer Nassour, who will share about their experiences with their families on the campaign trail.