What is LEADERSHIP AMERICA?

Leadership America is one of the longest running national women's leadership program established in 1988 to recognize and bring together executive women who have achieved success in their professions, communities and beyond. Through advanced education, professional development and exclusive networking, participants establish a stronger leadership chain across disciplines and throughout the nation and the world.

Each year leading up to 2007, a select class of women participants have been identified to explore the most pressing issues facing America's private and public sectors over the course of the year. Three city sessions serve as backdrops against which the program examines timely issues of interest across a wide range of professional, geographic, and personal backgrounds. An interactive agenda is uniquely created to showcase best-in-class programs and projects, as well as address compelling challenges and successes to give participants a new leadership perspective and expose them to models that are important to personal and professional development. Through the program dialogue, debate, panel discussions and site visits, participants have been inspired by leaders from all industries to expand conventional boundaries, strengthen leadership abilities, and create positive change.

How is LEADERSHIP AMERICA influential today?

Our new 2009 programming is geared toward the fast-paced, ever-changing world. The three sessions all have the underlying theme of Agile Leadership; attendees will discuss ways our country can learn to share leadership and responsibility, as well as resources and goals, within the global community of nations. At the Silicon Valley session, we will discuss how Technology breakthroughs continue to create a growing awareness of connectedness at all levels. Following briefings from State Department officials and economic policy leaders in Washington, DC, 2009 Leadership America participants will fly to Beijing for an overseas session featuring an incisive look at China's economy and its ever-expanding impact on the world marketplace.

How can I get involved?

There are many ways to become or stay involved with Leadership America. You can also send your contact information to to receive all updates and correspondence programs and sessions.

Click here to get information on the 2009 New Leadership America programming. Come to one or all of the sessions on Agile Leadership.

For Leadership America Alumnae, the best way to stay connected is first by updating your contact information with to ensure you are receiving all communication. Also, you can join our LinkedIn group and Facebook group, visit our blog or follow us on Twitter.

Who is sponsoring/partnering this initiative?
National Presenting Program Sponsor

This important initiative is made possible by the generous support of State Farm Insurance Companies®. Recognized as one of America's top corporate supporters of women's leadership and diversity, State Farm's senior executive team includes many highly accomplished women including Executive Vice Presidents Barbara Cowden and Deborah Traskell, State Farm Life CAO Susan Waring, and Vice President - Marketing Pamela K. El, who help lead and serve the company's 77 million auto, fire, life and health policies in the United States and Canada.

We are currently looking for sponsorships for the 2009 Leadership America programming on Agile Leadership. If you are interested in sponsorship, please contact for more information.