Women Leading Kentucky
Women Leading Kentucky is not a membership organization – it is a network! This statewide network of outstanding business professionals will help you to grow and prosper, personally and professionally.
Once you participate in one of our events, you become a part of the Women Leading Kentucky network, and we are glad to have you join us!
Our Core Values:
We are committed to:
L • Leadership
E • Ethical & Respectful Practices
A • All-inclusive Environments
D • Development & Continuous Improvement
Our Mission:
We intentionally engage all women through partnerships and innovative programming to advance leadership excellence.
Our Vision:
We are a diverse, inclusive, statewide organization recognized for elevating women.
Meet Our Team

Carol Siler
Executive Director

Jess Upchurch
Marketing & Outreach Coordinator

Michelle Burke
Operations Manager

Janet Holloway
Founder


Board of Directors
Allison Pettrey
Hanna Resource
Crystal Newton
46 Solutions
Sharon Michael
The Hearing & Speech Center
Morgan Kirkland
Kentucky Employers' Mutual Insurance
Tukea Talbert
UK HealthCare
Hannah Sloan
Lexington Police Department
Davonna Saier
Davonna, Inc.
Jeannine Petell
Community Trust Bank
Kimberly Parker Brown
Midway College (retired)
Susan Lancho
Kentucky American Water
Lesley Fluke
Treasurer - Field and Main Bank
Kathryn Hansen
Integration Consultants
Mary Kate Gray
Secretary - LG&E and KU
Emily Cowles
Vice Chair - Wyatt, Tarrant & Combs, LLP
Elisa Cooley
Reach, Inc.
Phyllis Alcorn
Community Ventures Women’s Business Center
Amy Sohner
Chair - Bluegrass Greensource