The 2018 Fall Semester of The Women Veterans Civic Leadership Institute begins September 22, 2018, on the beautiful campus of Chestnut Hill College. Chestnut Hill College is located at 9601 Germantown Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19118 in the historic district of Chestnut Hill.Women Veterans ROCK! continues its long standing Community Partnership with Chestnut Hill College in the annual presentation of The Women Veterans Civic Leadership Institute Fall Workshop Series. Chestnut Hill College in Philadelphia, is a proud “Military Friendly College” and has enjoyed a distinguished history of supporting America’s Military Families and Student Veterans. Click here to learn more about the Program Agenda, Guest Lecturers, and Registration.
The Women Veterans Civic Leadership Institute
The Fall 2018 Women Veterans Civic Leadership Workshop Series @ Chestnut Hill College – The Fall 2018 Civic Leadership Workshop Series is the region’s leading Civic Leadership Incubator for Today’s Military Women. It is a dynamic collection of: workshops lead by expert Guest Lecturers; case studies; panel discussions; debates on current public policy issues; public speaking & media training forums.
Participants receive professional instruction in the development and/or updating of their 2018-2019 Civic Leaders E-Portfolio to document, track and present their achievements from their participation in the 2018 Civic Leadership Development Series.
Successful completion of the Civic Leadership Series prepares graduates for 2019 Civic Engagement Opportunities, Board Leadership; Local Community Appointments and The Women Veterans 2020 Delegation To Capitol Hill.
The Women Veterans Civic Leadership Institute is dedicated to Today’s Military Women who are Emerging Community Leaders; Seeking Civic Engagement Opportunities; Dedicated to Community Service; and are leading candidates for our nationwide “Military Women In Public Leadership” Campaign. (Earn CEUs) – Fall 2018 Registration Cost $425.00
The Fall 2018 Schedule
Women Veterans Civic Leadership Workshop Series @ Chestnut Hill College
September 22
Session #1 @ 9 AM – 3:00 PM: Civic Leadership and Engagement Opportunities For Today’s Military Women – Catch The Military Blue Wave To Civilian Success – Join powerful civic engagement discussion groups that are uniquely designed for today’s fastest growing group of women leaders – Women Veterans. Work with other Military Women who are seeking exciting new options and opportunities as Public Leaders. Obtain Professional Civic Engagement Guidance from Industry Experts In: Civic Leadership; Business Leadership; Academic Leadership & Nonprofit Leadership. Join The Military Blue Wave of Civic Engagement To Civilian Success!
Skills Building Clinics: How To Engage In Compatible Civic Engagement Networks; How To Lead Issue-Based Advocacy Campaigns and You Will Learn The Art of Relationship Marketing In The 2018-2020 Season of The Woman. Digital E-Portfolios Are Back! Build and/or Update Your Digital Footprint in the Fall 2018 Semester With Us @ Chestnut Hill College.
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October 27
Session #2 @ 9 AM – 3:00 PM: Getting Your Seat At The Table of Public Leadership – How To Elevate Your NEW Seat At The Table – From Board Member To Board Chair – Civic Engagement Is The Pathway To Civic; Community; Business; Workforce; Nonprofit; Academic; and Faith Based Leadership for Today’s Transitioning Military Women. Claim Your Seat At The Table of Today’s New & Emerging Women Leaders.
Skills Building Clinics: Ready To Run; Women Veterans RUN; Run for Something; She Should Run; Teach A Girl To Lead (For JROTC Cadets).
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November 17
Session #3 @ 9 AM – 3:00 PM: Professional Presence & Public Impact – Look Like A Leader. Present Like A Leader. Demonstrate Influence As An Agent of Change. How To Use Public Speaking To Gain Public Influence and To Build a Thriving Presence as a New Women Leader In Civic Leadership Networks; Community Action Networks; Business Leadership Networks.
Skills Building Clinics: We Are Teaming Up With The Women Veterans ROCK! Toastmasters Gavel Club for an Exciting 2018 “Ted Talk Series” & Public Speaking “Media Training” too!
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December 08
Session #4 @ 9 AM – 3:30 PM: Women Who Lead & Succeed – Ascending To A Seat In The C-Suite & Learn What It Takes To Get There. Tips, Techniques and Talents abound in the closing forum dedicated to Women of Public Influence In Civic, Community, Business & Workforce Leadership. Participate in The Closing Luncheon & Recognition Ceremony – AND – Its Our Delegate Alumni Day Too!
Skills Building Clinic: Expert Insights From “C-Suites” Professionals; Valuable Leadership Tools; Strategic Tips for New & Emerging Leaders.
Guest Lecturers
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[three_fourth_last padding=”0 0 0 10px”]Stephanie Reid, CSO, Office of Civic Engagement, City of Philadelphia
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Gabrielle Wanamaker, VP: Business Programs, The Enterprise Center
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[/one_fourth][three_fourth_last padding=”0 0 0 10px”]Shyamali Hauth, Chair: Veterans & Military Families, Fairfax County, VA
How does an 18-year old immigrant woman whose parents are both college professors and steeped in a tradition of non-violence end up in the armed forces? Well, I enlisted in the U.S. Air Force, thinking I would serve my four years and get out. Little did I know the four would stretch to 10 years on active duty (enlisted and officer) and another 22 as an Air Force spouse. I got — a BA and an MS Degree – gave birth to four children, and served with a group of people from all over, of all races, working together because, like me, they loved their country. – Read More[/three_fourth_last]
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Jane Barr Horstman, CEO, Jane Barr Hortsman & Associates
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“Today’s Military Women Are The Best Advocates To Serve As Catalysts For Positive Social Change For America’s Women Veterans & Today’s Military Families.”
Deborah Harmon-Pugh, President of The Healthy Caregiver Community Foundation; National Campaign Chair of Women Veterans ROCK! & The Women Veterans Civic Leadership Institute
