Green Bay Reporter

The Schreiber Institute for Women’s Leadership is set to host an engaging event tonight titled "Celebrate 2024: Why Women, Why Now". The event aims to connect participants from across the state and equip them with the tools necessary for leadership. It will feature a lineup of esteemed women who will share their experiences and insights.

The evening's schedule at The Weidner, UW-Green Bay includes networking at 4 p.m., followed by a panel discussion at 5 p.m. The panel boasts an A-list roster that includes Alida Al-Saadi, Senior Partner at Korn Ferry; Maria M. Lara, President & Co-Founder of LPA of N.E.W.; Polly Olson, Chief of Police in the City of Appleton; and Mang Xiong, Executive Director of WUCMAAA.

At 6 p.m., Jeffery Tobias Halter will deliver a keynote address on the gender equity gap in workplaces across Northeast Wisconsin. A social gathering will follow at 7 p.m.

In addition to networking and education, the event promises fun through an infusion of art and music by the Art-Hop Collective — a collaboration between artists Andrew Linskens ’07, Gregory Frederic and DjRgs (DJ Richard Grieco Suave).

The Schreiber Institute for Women’s Leadership was established in 2021 to address the region's growing need for female leaders and tackle unique challenges faced by professional women in the workplace. Its mission is to advance women personally and professionally through education, inspiration, and networking opportunities aimed at creating a strong and equitable workforce.

The University of Wisconsin-Green Bay is known for its resilience and problem-solving prowess. It serves over 10,300 undergraduate, graduate, doctoral students annually along with approximately 67,500 continuing education learners. Offering over 200 academic degrees, programs, and certificates across four campus locations in Northeast Wisconsin, it welcomes students from all over the world.