24th Annual Conference

WELV’s 24th Annual Conference
A Time for Lift: Inspired Women Lead

March 2 and 3, 2023

Omni Hotel, Downtown Charlottesville

Thursday March 2 - Keynote: “Chart a path to where you want to be”

Dr. JoWanda Rollins-Fells Pd.D.
Dr. JoWanda Rollins-Fells Pd.D.


Dr. JoWanda Rollins-Fells Ph.D., - ”Dr. Real-Talk”, is a Virginia resident who is passionate about empowering the lives of others. She taught elementary school and served in several leadership capacities in the public school system for 15 years before transitioning into business and politics.

SESSION DESCRIPTION: She helps others step into their purpose with a spirit of excellence. Helping others discover their passion, purpose, and the power of their gift is a primary focus of her personal and professional development work.—————————————————————————————————————————————————

Friday March 3 - Keynote: “The Lucy Leadership Project”

The speakers are: Kendra Washington-Bass and Kelly Peaks Horner

SESSION DESCRIPTION: The Lucy Leadership Project is about creating a community of daring school leaders. First 150 participants will receive a copy of their new book, “Unwrapped; The Pursuit of Justice for Women Educators”.

*No official endorsement by the VDOE of any product, service or program is intended or inferred.*

Conference Agenda link

The conference was amazing as you can see from the video below!




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$200 March 2 or 3 only, Early Bird by 02/03/2023 ($250 after)
$225 March 2 or 3 only, with WELV shirt, Early Bird by 02/03/2023 ($275 after)
$300 March 2 and 3, Early Bird by 02/03/2023 ($399 after)
$325 March 2 and 3, with WELV shirt, Early Bird by 02/03/2023 ($424 after)




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