Some Leaders are Born Women

Dr. Janelle McNeal, Director, True North Counseling & Development, PLLC

After attending Women Leading Kentucky conferences and networking events, it was a delight to provide a webinar to more than 100 women for one of the first Networking on the Net events. Months later, we still receive calls from people who learned about our services from attending that event. It’s an honor to have worked with a premier organization with a shared commitment to improving the lives of women in Kentucky!

Victoria Russell, Chief Diversity & Inclusion Officer, Beam Suntory

It was a pleasure participating in the Women Leading Kentucky Power Hour. I am inspired by the organizations mission of inclusivity and empowering women to lead in Kentucky. Thank you for the work you continue to do to advance all women throughout the Commonwealth.

Yajaira Aich West, VP, Client & Community Relations Director, PNC Bank

Women Leading Kentucky creates a supportive environment where event guests can be comfortable and encouraged to network. Our shared commitment to the success of women leaders is just one reason by PNC continues to maintain a long term relationship with the organization. We look forward to providing our employees ongoing opportunities to expand their professional careers and personal growth through PNC’s year-round sponsorship of Women Leading Kentucky and the quality programming they deliver.

Ozlem Eva Davis, CPA, CFF, CFE, Owner, Peer House, LLC

I absolutely love being a part of Women Leading Kentucky! Thanks to this wonderful network, I have grown my circle of friends and influence significantly. Their events are always a joy to be a part of, informative, and beautifully executed. You feel welcome and a part of the family from day one! We all need a group of strong, inspiring women we can rely on in the middle of all the daily challenges we face. Thank you WLKY for all you do to keep us connected!

Christopher T. Carney, Director of MBA Recruitment, Gatton College of Business and Economics

When I first moved to Lexington, Women Leading Kentucky was one of the first groups that I started building my network with. They’ve always been inviting and welcoming. We’ve participated in many of the Roundtables discussions over the years and always attend the annual conference. As a result of my relationship with WLK, I’ve had the pleasure of building a very meaningful network (personally and professionally) that I will cherish for years to come.

Mayor Linda Gorton

I have admired Women Leading Kentucky for many years. It has a very important mission: to inspire and educate women to become leaders. Janet Holloway founded an organization that helps women find successful careers, and encourages them to pursue meaningful leadership opportunities. Carole Siler, who is now Executive Director, is building upon Janet’s vision. In 2020, we need Women Leading Kentucky, now more than ever!

Lesley Fluke, Senior Vice President, HSLC Bank

I am honored to serve as a member of the Women Leading Kentucky board of directors. We are driven by a passion to help and serve others. The Women Leading Kentucky’s mission to support and promote women-owned businesses by helping them achieve greater prosperity and quality of life is creating a lasting legacy that makes Kentucky better and stronger.

Jaclyn Badeau, CPA – CGMA – MBA – EQ Certified, Owner, Badeau Consulting LLC

Women Leading Kentucky provides a platform for women to connect and learn from each other in a variety of ways. I’ve attended Roundtable Luncheons and their virtual events as they pivoted during the pandemic, and have led virtual programming around Emotional Intelligence and facilitated Networking before the Power Hour Leadership series. I can say I have seen and continue to see first-hand that WLK really wants to understand what women want and need in order to grow and prosper, personally and professionally.

Gwyn Everly, Owner, J. Render’s Southern Table & Bar

As the owner of J. Render’s Southern Table & Bar, I feel that Women Leading Kentucky is a great partner to my business.  Their organization and events enable me to meet other women in leadership roles and I am able to learn from their experiences.  And, the networking opportunities are invaluable because as a small business it has introduced us to women from all walks of life. And, one of J. Render’s driving missions is to give back to the community in which we work and live and WLK is a great avenue to achieve this. My donations have a direct impact on women in our community, so it is a win-win.  I feel there is nothing more powerful than women supporting other women and WLK is a perfect example of this.

Mary Kate Gray, Community Relations Manager, LG&E and KU Energy LLC

After years of attending Roundtables, joining the Women Leading Kentucky board of directors has been incredibly rewarding! I am so grateful for the professional networking this group provides. I currently sit on the strategic planning committee and have been working alongside some awesome women to ensure this organization continues to be sustainable and impactful.

Mark Turner, Chief Communications Officer, Commerce Lexington Inc.

Commerce Lexington Inc. has partnered with Women Leading Kentucky for many years. Our team has found both the Roundtables and the Annual Business & Leadership Conference to be valuable and educational while creating networking opportunities. Relationship-building is key to enhancing personal and professional development, and Women Leading Kentucky continues to provide top-notch programming that helps our team connect with others in the community and learn from many successful businesses and community leaders across the Bluegrass Region.