Session 1

Women's Leadership Initiative Program Session 1 - Mentee's

America Gutierrez - Southwest Illinois College

Anna Wolter - Red Bud HS

Aylah Copple - Sparta HS

Hanna Colvis - Chester HS

Session 1 Midway Luncheon

Each session, our teams gather for an exciting chance to connect, share innovative ideas, and strategize for the upcoming period. It’s all about collaboration and inspiration as we chart our path forward!

We were honored to welcome Mayor of Red Bud as our keynote speaker for the event. She shared an inspiring story about her career and journey, which in her retirement brought her to the role of Mayor.

Pictured Left to Right:

Cathy Dupertuis, America Gutierrez, Anna Wolter, Rebecca Cooper, Rita Sickmeyer, State Rep David Friess, Mayor Susan Harbaugh

Exciting News - 2024/25 - Sesson 2 Calendar

Exciting news, WLI awards five outstanding students. Each received their Certificates of Completion at our Annual Success Dinner. We were thrilled to welcome Mayor of Red Bud, Susan Harbaugh as our speaker. She shared the story of where she originated and how she became the mayor.

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Latrice Littlepage receives her Certificate of Appreciation from Rep Friess

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Ellie Grobb receives her Certificate of Appreciation from Rep Friess

Cathy delivered Certificate to Hanna Colvis at Chester High School, Vice Principal, Robin Barton and Principal, Jeremy Blechle on the Right

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Aylah Copple - Receiving her Certificate