8:30 AM: Check-in & Light Breakfast

9:00 AM – 10:30 AM: Keynote & Panel Discussion

Keynote Speaker & Panel Moderator: 

Dr. Geneva Williams – A WSU alumna, nationally renowned visionary leader, and founder of Dr. Geneva Speaks, LLC, dedicated to helping leaders create personal, professional, and community impact. Dr. Geneva's transformative work in nonprofit leadership, strategic planning, and women's empowerment has earned her numerous accolades, including recognition as one of Detroit's Most Influential Women and Nonprofit Leaders. 

Panelists: 

• Dawn Aziz, Director, Organization and Employee Development 

• Bethany Gielczyk, Senior Vice President for Finance and Business Affairs; Chief Financial Officer; Treasurer 

• Shawn Pewitt, Director, Career Services 

Why Attend? 

• Gain valuable insights into cultivating confidence, building meaningful connections, and fostering collaboration in your personal and professional life. 

• Learn from a dynamic lineup of accomplished women leaders. 

• Network with like-minded individuals and leave inspired to create impact. 

This is an event you don’t want to miss! Let’s come together to honor the achievements of women and continue building a brighter future. 

We look forward to seeing you there! 

Mission Statement:   

Wayne Women LEAD (WWL) is Wayne State University's chapter of Michigan's American Council on Education (MI-ACE) Women's Network. The Michigan ACE Women's Network's mission is to identify, develop, encourage, advance, link and support (IDEALS) women in higher education. Wayne Women LEAD supports the mission through professional development, networking, mentoring, advocacy, and support for WSU women administrators and aspiring leaders.