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Women's Leadership Initiative 

State Representative David Friess

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About Us

The Women’s Leadership Initiative is dedicated to educating, inspiring, and empowering the next generation of female leaders by instilling the core values, attitudes, and skills that define effective leadership.
 

Our team, which consists of dedicated advisors, mentors, and administrative staff, works together to create meaningful connections between future leaders and established professional women who can guide their academic, social, and emotional development.
 

We take pride in fostering leadership in our mentees by building supportive networks they can rely on today and throughout their future careers. Through encouragement, guidance, and a focus on developing self-confidence, the Women’s Leadership Initiative paves a clear path to success for every young woman we serve.

Our Mission

The mission of the Women’s Leadership Initiative is to educate, inspire, and
empower the next generation of female leaders with the core values, attitudes, and skills that are the foundation of quality leadership.

Our Vision

Our vision is to enhance the academic, social, and emotional growth of future
women leaders in our community through meaningful connections with
established professional women Mentors, and advisors.​

Our Values

The Women’s Leadership Initiative is proud to foster leadership with our
Mentees and encourage success. Creating supportive networks for each Mentee to rely on today and into the future, while encouraging self-assurance allows for a clear path to success.

Contact Us

143 South Main Street | Red Bud, IL 62278

repfriess.com

618.282.7284

© 2026 by State Representative David Friess

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