• I’m forever grateful.

    "I’m forever grateful."

    JENNIFER LEWIS

    “My experience at IWLC was a key influencing factor in where I am today.”

  • We never stop learning

    "We never stop learning"

    Darice Keating

    “Being part of IWLC, we have the chance to support each other, learn from each other, engage in mentoring, and continually grow . . . ”

  • I’ve become a better mentor.

    "I’ve become a better mentor."

    Angel West

    “Little did I know that a call to a complete stranger would begin a journey filled with new friends . . .”

  • Feel the excitement!”

    "Feel the excitement!”

    Sue Kistler

    “As a community volunteer, I believe volunteer services benefit the entire community on an immeasurable scale. Thanks to IWLC, I feel empowered to do more . . . ”

  • “I

    “I have gained so much!"

    Amy O’Deen

    “I was blessed with the opportunity to work with an amazing cadre of women leaders in developing the highly successful inaugural Iowa Women’s Leadership Conference . . . "

  • “Women

    “Women matter to Iowa!”

    Diane Ramsey, IWLC Executive Director

    “The just-released SHE MATTERS report documents women’s impact on the Iowa economy, but also reveals serious challenges. Read the report and help IWLC improve the status of Iowa’s women and girls!”

  • Rewarded beyond measure

    "Rewarded beyond measure"

    Shanti Roundtree

    "Picture it: Iowa City, 2009. A local company announces it is closing its doors and 60 solid publishing careers will be cut short, including mine..."

  • Inspired to run

    "Inspired to run"

    Liz Mathis

    "Through the years I had attended gatherings where women would say, ‘You know, there should be more women in politics...'"

Upcoming Events

Mark your calendars NOW for IWLC's annual fall leadership event in Central Iowa, and watch our website for more details!

Ready to Run: Interactive Media Training

June 21, 2013

Presented by the Carrie Chapman Catt Center at ISU, Ready to Run™ is a non-partisan, campaign training program designed to recruit and train women in Iowa to run for elective office or become involved in public life as leaders in their communities.

IWLC News


Womens Leadership Event

Let's raise women's leadership in Iowa

Gather your colleagues, pick a leadership topic, and keep the conversation going!  Learn more...

Womens Leadership Event

What's been your pathway to leadership? Take our survey and share your thoughts!

IWLC's latest project is designed to tell us more about how women lead.  Learn more...

Womens Leadership Event

April 2013 Conference Photos

More than 900 women attended the April 23-24 IWLC conference. Check out the photos from the first day, April 23, below. Watch for more photos coming soon!  Learn more...