About Us
The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee’s Women Leaders Conference provides education, business connections, inspiration and skill building for women from all walks of life.
Participants range from women just starting their careers to those with years of experience. All are encouraged to share their stories and ideas.
Hosted by the UWM School of Continuing Education – a leading provider of professional development in southeastern Wisconsin – this conference offers internationally renowned speakers, expert-led breakout sessions, as well as valuable opportunities for women to grow personally and professionally.
Past Conferences
View some of our past conference speakers, topics, sponsors and photos.
UWM Team
Anne O’Meara, Conference Director
Angela Kelber, Continuing Education Associate Director
Liza Longhini, Development Director
Luke Olson, Registration Services Supervisor
Megan Shea, Events Manager
Ron Wiza, Associate Marketing Director
Honorary Chair
Phyllis M. King
Associate Vice Chancellor, Academic Affairs, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
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Advisory Council
Heather Bennett
Digital Marketer, Brand Strategist, Team Leader
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Corry Joe Biddle
VP of Community Affairs + Executive Director, FUEL Milwaukee, Metropolitan Milwaukee Association of Commerce (MMAC)
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Kathy Blumenfeld
Secretary, Department of Administration for the State of Wisconsin
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Shelley Boehm
Director of the Performance Infrastructure Sales Enablement Team , Johnson Controls
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Denise Domian
Chief Human Resources Officer, Johnson Financial Group
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Crystal Flenorl
Director, Community Diversity Engagement, Advocate Aurora Health
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Shannon Kraus
Senior Director of Operations, Direct Supply
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Carol Newell
Change Management Consultant, FarWell Project Advisors
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Laurie A. Petersen JD
Attorney/Shareholder, Lindner & Marsack
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Inge Plautz
Senior Vice President and Executive BDO, Old National Bank
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Emily Roberts
Digital and Experiential Manager, CNH Industrial
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Thomas Rugg
President & SVP, Standby Power & Energy Solutions, Briggs & Stratton
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Amy Terry
Assistant Director - Field Experience Center of Excellence, Northwestern Mutual
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Antoinette Thomas
Assistant Director – Organizational Change Management, Northwestern Mutual
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Chelsey Vissat
Senior Sourcing Manager, Milwaukee Tool
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Catherine Wanzer
Corporate Communications Manager, Johnson Controls
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