WOMEN'S LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE

The CACUBO Women’s Leadership Institute will return in 2027!

CACUBO’s Women’s Leadership Institute is designed for all women within higher education, regardless of current position, with leadership aspirations or those currently in a leadership role — as well as men who support the advancement of women in leadership roles. The Institute will feature experts on topics relevant to women in leadership, high-level executive coaching, and interaction with peers in both formal group discussions and informal networking settings. This forum will provide participants with the tools and resources to take their career to the next level.


Inspire. Equip. Empower.

The CACUBO Women’s Leadership Institute is designed to support current and aspiring leaders in higher education. Whether you're advancing in your current role or exploring new opportunities, this institute offers the guidance and community to help you succeed.

What You'll Gain:

  • Actionable strategies to lead with impact
  • Motivation and confidence to step into leadership
  • Meaningful connections with a network of peers and mentors
  • Insight into navigating challenges unique to women in higher education

Join us to gain the tools, insight, and community you need to grow as a leader and make a lasting impact in your institution.


Keynote Speakers (2025)
Allison Vaillancourt
Speaker Info

Segal
Author of Organizational Politics Playbook (opening speaker)

Patricia Langer
Speaker Info

CFO of Macalester College
Session Topic:
Leadership Journey 

Carlie Dos Santos
Speaker Info

Follett
Session Topic:
Influencing: The Hidden Skill of Success  

Tondee Lutterman
Speaker Info

Forvis Mazars
Session Topics:
Leading From Within: Unlocking Insight Through Shifting Inner Narratives & Lead Like a Woman: The Go-Giver Advantage  

Nichol Luoma
Speaker Info

EVPA at Washington University in Saint Louis
Session Topic:
Career Journey

Teri Bump
Speaker Info

American Campus Communities
Session Topic:
Fuel Your Joy, Find Your Edge: The Science of Happiness and the Future of Women's Leadership

Amber Straatman
Speaker Info

Follett
Session Topic:
The Discomfort Zone: Where Real Growth Happens

Elizabeth Damasky
Speaker Info

Follett
Session Topic:
The Discomfort Zone: Where Real Growth Happens 

Becky Marx Keogh
Speaker Info

Michigan State University
Session Topic:
Left Behind or Lifted Up? Training People, Building Confidence, and Partnering with AI

Colby Jensen
Speaker Info

Forvis Mazars
Session Topic:
Lead Like a Woman: The Go-Giver Advantage 

Stacy Zapko
Speaker Info

Follett
Session Topic:
Influencing: The Hidden Skill of Success  

Mark Saine
Speaker Info

TIAA Institute
Session Topic:
Showing Up at Work

Diane Short
Speaker Info

TIAA
Panel Moderation:
Women’s Leadership Panel

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Agenda

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Thank You to Our 2025 Sponsors!

 


 

QUESTIONS

Contact womenleaders[email protected]

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

Interested in volunteer opportunities at CACUBO? Visit our Volunteer Opportunities page to learn more.

SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

Interested in sponsoring CACUBO events, like the Women’s Leadership Institute? Visit our Business Partner Resource Center for more information.