[GEOG MAJORS] Student leadership opportunity & upcoming WE Lead events

[Nell Gross via geogu-l]

Good afternoon,

Students wishing to invest their time and leadership skills in a more significant capacity and be part of shaping programming for the Women's Entrepreneurial Leadership program (WE Lead) are invited to apply to join WE Lead's Student Board for the 2025-26 Academic Year.

Interested students can learn more by reading the Student Board Overview and Job Descriptions<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/drive.google.com/file/d/14ZubUR1fDfLrG5Vf2iUpGjQ8_CTwuug8/view?usp=drive_link__;!!K-Hz7m0Vt54!jdiKUB-mLimkW-Tt7s1zVtAGSDnhHLFsJExbq72h7vyxIx2rFh7ChbdRz-n_hgBjL-I1CPVqE8GCmRfLu6L1HTo$>, and are encouraged to join us for an info session on 5/6<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/washington.startuptree.co/event/s/Yr7Ar9Nmf22oMHD5yt5K2k/WE-Lead-Student-Board-Application-Info-Session__;!!K-Hz7m0Vt54!jdiKUB-mLimkW-Tt7s1zVtAGSDnhHLFsJExbq72h7vyxIx2rFh7ChbdRz-n_hgBjL-I1CPVqE8GCmRfL8HP7vpg$>, 5/12<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/washington.startuptree.co/event/s/8MUPPfGVaafWpQFNZNdimK/WE-Lead-Student-Board-Application-Info-Session__;!!K-Hz7m0Vt54!jdiKUB-mLimkW-Tt7s1zVtAGSDnhHLFsJExbq72h7vyxIx2rFh7ChbdRz-n_hgBjL-I1CPVqE8GCmRfLGWhZwjA$>, or 5/28<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/washington.startuptree.co/event/s/QkLNJRRC9n43jQcbuzD6Hy/WE-Lead-Student-Board-Application-Info-Session__;!!K-Hz7m0Vt54!jdiKUB-mLimkW-Tt7s1zVtAGSDnhHLFsJExbq72h7vyxIx2rFh7ChbdRz-n_hgBjL-I1CPVqE8GCmRfLZ6kAvMQ$>. We also encourage interested students to attend an upcoming event to learn more about WE Lead - list of upcoming events can be found below.

The Buerk Center's Women's Entrepreneurial Leadership program (WE Lead) promotes the advancement of women as entrepreneurs, leaders, investors, and agents of innovation. WE Lead<https://foster.uw.edu/centers/buerk-ctr-entrepreneurship/womens-entrepreneurial-leadership-program/> welcomes students of any gender, and features programming and events that center the experiences of women in entrepreneurship and leadership settings. Graduate and undergraduate students from any degree-seeking program and academic discipline are welcome.

Key Dates - WE Lead Student Board Recruitment:
5/5 Application Opens (apply here<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=W9229i_wGkSZoBYqxQYL0sBmCtfdo5JNixOsp4OG-BdURjVDTTk2VVU4VjhSNVdKVVNLVEVCMENFUC4u__;!!K-Hz7m0Vt54!jdiKUB-mLimkW-Tt7s1zVtAGSDnhHLFsJExbq72h7vyxIx2rFh7ChbdRz-n_hgBjL-I1CPVqE8GCmRfLALptSvs$>)
5/6 Info Session<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/washington.startuptree.co/event/s/Yr7Ar9Nmf22oMHD5yt5K2k/WE-Lead-Student-Board-Application-Info-Session__;!!K-Hz7m0Vt54!jdiKUB-mLimkW-Tt7s1zVtAGSDnhHLFsJExbq72h7vyxIx2rFh7ChbdRz-n_hgBjL-I1CPVqE8GCmRfL8HP7vpg$>, 3-4pm (Founders Hall 490)
5/12 Info Session<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/washington.startuptree.co/event/s/8MUPPfGVaafWpQFNZNdimK/WE-Lead-Student-Board-Application-Info-Session__;!!K-Hz7m0Vt54!jdiKUB-mLimkW-Tt7s1zVtAGSDnhHLFsJExbq72h7vyxIx2rFh7ChbdRz-n_hgBjL-I1CPVqE8GCmRfLGWhZwjA$>, 12:30-1:30pm (Virtual, register to receive Zoom link)
5/28 Info Session<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/washington.startuptree.co/event/s/QkLNJRRC9n43jQcbuzD6Hy/WE-Lead-Student-Board-Application-Info-Session__;!!K-Hz7m0Vt54!jdiKUB-mLimkW-Tt7s1zVtAGSDnhHLFsJExbq72h7vyxIx2rFh7ChbdRz-n_hgBjL-I1CPVqE8GCmRfLZ6kAvMQ$>, 9-10am (Founders Hall 490)
5/30 Application Deadline - 12pm

Upcoming WE Lead Events:

  *   5/2: Social Media Marketing Skills for Entrepreneurs ft. Molly Klein<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/washington.startuptree.co/event/s/AZEfNNrjUUo3Y7jkGQSMDK/Social-Media-Marketing-Skills-for-Entrepreneurs-ft.-Molly-Klein__;!!K-Hz7m0Vt54!jdiKUB-mLimkW-Tt7s1zVtAGSDnhHLFsJExbq72h7vyxIx2rFh7ChbdRz-n_hgBjL-I1CPVqE8GCmRfLI8Y_0-E$> 1-2pm (Virtual, Register for Link)
This series is designed to equip entrepreneurs with advice and skills to use social media to promote their business, build a brand, and test ideas based on market feedback. This event features award-winning marketing executive and the founder and CEO of Perk Events, Molly Klein.
  *   5/7: Thrive Together: WE Lead Mentoring Circle<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/washington.startuptree.co/event/s/nrnFw6zAVJ8QXsSn29KaAf/Thrive-Together*253A-WE-Lead-Mentoring-Circle__;JQ!!K-Hz7m0Vt54!jdiKUB-mLimkW-Tt7s1zVtAGSDnhHLFsJExbq72h7vyxIx2rFh7ChbdRz-n_hgBjL-I1CPVqE8GCmRfLnplb_2g$> 9-11am (Paccar Hall, Deloitte Commons 299)
Students are invited to join this mentoring event to connect with and learn from professional women who've navigated a broad spectrum of experiences and career paths in small group discussion format, alongside peers from across campus!
  *   5/9: Social Media Marketing Skills for Entrepreneurs ft. Sam Neukom<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/washington.startuptree.co/event/s/mEwZQXR8LqxWhDcoxUDgT4/Social-Media-Marketing-Skills-for-Entrepreneurs-ft.-Sam-Neukom__;!!K-Hz7m0Vt54!jdiKUB-mLimkW-Tt7s1zVtAGSDnhHLFsJExbq72h7vyxIx2rFh7ChbdRz-n_hgBjL-I1CPVqE8GCmRfLnYAnJQE$> 1-2pm (Founders Hall 490)
This series is designed to equip entrepreneurs with advice and skills to use social media to promote their business, build a brand, and test ideas based on market feedback. This workshop will be led by brand strategy expert Sam Neukom, who founded Northbound, a collaborative studio of experts using brand to connect the heart of your business with the hearts of employees and customers.
  *   5/15: Women at the Intersection of Art + Entrepreneurship<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/washington.startuptree.co/event/s/MQpF3VLRWNk4iPCxU2x6gX/Women-at-the-Intersection-of-Art-*252B-Entrepreneurship__;JQ!!K-Hz7m0Vt54!jdiKUB-mLimkW-Tt7s1zVtAGSDnhHLFsJExbq72h7vyxIx2rFh7ChbdRz-n_hgBjL-I1CPVqE8GCmRfLvwgwFeU$> 5-7pm (HUB 340)
Whether you're an artist interested in the business side of a career in performing or visual arts, or interested in leveraging creativity through an entrepreneurial endeavor, this panel discussion will offer practical advice and fresh perspectives from working artists and performers, creative entrepreneurs, and arts business founders.

Panelists:
Alethea Alexander | Co-Founder & Teaching Artist, Ballet Rituals; Training Manager & Teacher, Dance Church
Yuliya Bruk | Founder, Executive Creative Director, Future Arts Co
NaKeesa Frazier-Jennings | Founder & Owner, Nakeesa Marie Enterprises
Lorin Green | Community Relations Manager, Seattle Symphony | Doctor of Musical Arts Candidate, Flute Performance, University of Washington
  *   5/28: WE Lead Wednesday<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/washington.startuptree.co/event/s/DnBQ68eg9zAheSePp6haML/WE-Lead-Wednesday__;!!K-Hz7m0Vt54!jdiKUB-mLimkW-Tt7s1zVtAGSDnhHLFsJExbq72h7vyxIx2rFh7ChbdRz-n_hgBjL-I1CPVqE8GCmRfLdumfWqg$> 12-1:30pm (Founders Hall 490)
Hosted by WE Lead's Student Board , WE Lead Wednesdays are a monthly informal community gathering for creatives, innovators, and the entre-curious - we'll share tea, snacks, and some fun activities in addition to community connection and resource sharing.
Take care,

Winona Kantamaneni (she/her)
Assistant Director, Women's Entrepreneurial Leadership

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Founders Hall 405
Box 353200, Seattle WA 98195

206.221.7094
wrennick at uw.edu|<mailto:wrennick at uw.edu|> startup.uw.edu


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