WLA is more than just a program.
Women's Leadership Academy (WLA) is more than a program. It's a community of leaders who inspire, support, and learn from one another. Whether you've participated in a WLA cohort, served as a mentor or speaker, supported the program as a donor, or contributed to the WLA experience in other ways, you're part of our community, and we'd love for you to stay connected!
WLA Community Membership is open to WLA participants, graduates, mentors, speakers, donors, and others actively involved in the WLA community.
As a member, you'll enjoy opportunities to expand your network, continue your leadership development, reconnect with familiar faces, and build new relationships across the WLA community. Your membership also helps support the connections and experiences that make WLA special.
WLA Community Membership Dues
Early Bird: $175 (valid until December 11, 2026)
Enter discount code, EarlyBird2027 at checkout to receive $75 off of dues.
Standard: $250 (starting December 12, 2026)
WLA Community Membership Benefits
Community - Access to the WLA Community Members | Updated WLA Participant Directory
Continuing Education - Get exclusive discounts and tickets to select PACS & WLA events and continuing education programming
Connection - Networking & Socials
2027 WLA Community Membership Benefits
Free admission to all social & networking events in 2027
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International Women's Day & WLA Cohort 9 Opening Reception -Thursday, March 11, 2027, 5PM - 7PM, Loyola Uptown Campus
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WLA Holiday Soiree - December 2027, TBD
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Mix and Mingle with WLA Cohort 9 and Young Women's Leadership Academy (YWLA) Cohort 5
Free admission to both Fall & Spring Leadership Intensives
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Revisit the WLA experience with half-day leadership workshops featuring engaging speakers, interactive learning, and opportunities to connect with fellow WLA members and leaders from the broader community.
Member-Exclusive Communications
- Receive exclusive member updates and early access to information about upcoming WLA events, professional development opportunities, community news, and ways to get involved.
Board Participation & Voting
- Help shape and strengthen the WLA community by voting in WLA Board elections
- WLA graduates with an active WLA Community Membership also have the opportunity to run for a seat on the Board
Access to updated WLA participant and graduate directory to reconnect and expand your network
Discount on individual coaching
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1 session: $125 (regularly $150)
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3 sessions: $339 (regularly $399)
Discount (15%+) on most PACS programs and professional development
- This includes most online and in-person courses, certificates, bootcamps, and upcoming events. Email pacs@loyno.edu for more information about specific programs
- Members will receive a discount code to apply at checkout
Questions?
Contact wla@loyno.edu