Green Bay Reporter

Registration for Fall 2024 Schreiber Institute for Women’s Leadership Courses Now Open

Aug 15, 2024

Green Bay, WI — As it moves into its third year of programming, UW-Green Bay’s Schreiber Institute for Women’s Leadership continues to strengthen its women-centered leadership programs to meet the region’s future need for a larger pipeline of women leaders. Starting in September, the Institute will offer two distinct leadership certificate programs to provide education and empowerment opportunities that support and connect women at all stages of their careers.

The Advanced Leadership Certificate program is available in-person starting September 5. Designed for middle management or director roles, women advance their leadership skills through robust conversations, interactive sessions, and networking opportunities with women across a wide range of industries and experiences. Courses are taught by women leaders from diverse industry experiences, including:

- Women in Leadership – Karen Lancelle, Executive Vice President & Chief Commercial Officer, Schreiber Foods

- Leading with Inclusion in Mind – Charm Der, Vice President of Human Resources, Family Services of Northeast Wisconsin; Founder, Get to Gather

- Negotiation & Confidence – Sheri Treu, Director of Organizational Effectiveness, Menasha Corporation

- Communication & Building Relationships – Nicole Smith & Katie Loehlein, Senior Consultant & Trainer, The Utech Group

- Leading from Behind & Managing Up – Diedre Martinez, Chief Executive Officer, Sheboygan Chamber of Commerce

- Executive Presence – Kristin Bock, Certified Body Language Specialist

- Strategic Planning for Leaders – Laurie Butz, President & CEO, Capital Credit Union

The Emerging Leadership Certificate program is available 100% online starting September 18. Women will maximize their potential by exploring key leadership competencies and strategic networking. Led by experienced professionals each course involves engaging discussions interactive activities and opportunities to reflect and apply learnings to real-life scenarios.

Courses include:

- Women in Leadership – Karen Lancelle

- Utilizing LinkedIn as an Effective Relationship-Building Tool – Jessica Lambrecht

- Effective Communications — Nicole Smith & Katie Loehlein

- Building Intentional Relationships – Sheri Treu

- Influence Without Authority – Kelly Gonzalez

Both programs are available as a certificate program or courses may be taken a la carte to fill in skills gaps. More information can be found on the Institute website.

According to a new Pew Research Center survey most Americans (55%) say there are too few women in top executive business positions. Championing women in their leadership journeys is the primary focus of the Schreiber Institute for Women’s Leadership at UW-Green Bay. The Institute also offers an Executive Coaching opportunity for twelve women starting in September along with ongoing networking events such as “Caffeinated Conversations,” an in-person and virtual discussion forum on important topics and “Stories from Experience,” inspirational talks featuring distinguished local women.

Learn more about the Schreiber Institute for Women’s Leadership on their website or contact institutewl@uwgb.edu.

About UW-Green Bay:

The University of Wisconsin-Green Bay serves 10 300 undergraduate graduate doctoral students as well as 67 500 continuing education learners annually offering over 200 academic degrees programs certificates With four campus locations in Northeast Wisconsin UW-Green Bay champions bold thinking since opening its doors in 1965 For more information visit www.uwgb.edu

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