Dr. Tammy Lewis Wilborn
“Loyola University Women’s Leadership Academy (WLA) is a wonderful space for women leaders to grapple, gain, and grow. As a member of Cohort 2, the WLA provided me with a safe container from the chaos and confusion that unfolded in the wake of COVID-19 and allowed me an opportunity to pivot in a direction that paved the way for me to write my first book and eventually retire. As a leader, I am grateful for WLA’s intentional commitment to the professional and personal development of women leaders in New Orleans and the surrounding areas.”
Dr. Tammy Lewis Wilborn is President and CEO of Dr. Tammy Lewis Wilborn, LLC, founder of the annual Black Women’s Wellness Conference of New Orleans, and author of her debut book, Playing A New Game: A Black Woman's Guide To Being Well and Thriving In the Workplace (GCP Balance).
Stacy Martin
“The WLA has been instrumental in identifying, developing, and nurturing my potential, it has positioned me to grow into the role of President/Chief External Affairs Officer at Collegiate Academies. This is a testament that all women can strive and achieve a high level of success in any career.”
Stacy Martin, President/Chief External Affairs Officer at Collegiate Academies
Michelle Dunnick
“Thank you for the scholarship opportunity to participate in the Women’s Leadership Academy. This experience was just what I needed to not only jumpstart my professional pathway, but also my personal self. This program is like no other from my hand-picked mentor to the strong comradely among my classmates. Thank you for your continued support of this program!”
Michelle Dunnick, MBA, CPCE, Director of Events and Investor Relations, United Way of Southeast Louisiana
Dr. Shondra Williams
“Having supported WLA since its inception, I have witnessed firsthand the difference it has made in our leaders. Now more than ever, the investment into leadership and professional networks are critical amidst the many complexities that the pandemic has brought.”
Dr. Shondra Williams, President & Chief Executive Officer at InclusivCare
Andrea Lockwood
“WLA has had a transformational impact on me during such a pivotal time in my personal and professional life. The program pushed me beyond my comfort zone and gave me the tools to take on a career change and Director-level roll with confidence. The program has positively influenced my daily life, all while providing me with a powerful network of inspiring female leaders.”
Andrea Lockwood, Senior Development Manager, American Cancer Society
Mary Garvey Algero
“I strongly encourage women in leadership roles or interested in serving in a leadership role to participate in the Loyola Women's Leadership Academy. I look forward to these sessions each month because of the speakers, who are inspirational and informative, and because of the value of setting time aside to dream big. Moreover, the opportunity to attend this course with so many strong women is uplifting and amazing in itself. We learn so much from each other. We also see that strong leaders are as diverse as each individual in the room, from the extroverted, assertive leader to the introverted, deep thinker. Good leaders are lifetime learners, and this academy is fantastic, even for the "more experienced" of us in the room!”
Mary Garvey Algero, Associate Dean of Faculty Development and Academic Affairs, Distinguished Professor of Law, Loyola University New Orleans New Orleans
Elizabeth "Liz" Marcel Williams
“One of the unique aspects of this opportunity, in addition to creating such a woman-positive professional space, is the exposure to such a variety of experts in their field. Presenters provided meaningful content that ranged from big-picture professional and personal learnings, to concrete leadership and management tools we can immediately implement.”
Elizabeth "Liz" Marcel Williams, Founder and CEO, Center for Resilience