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SIMMONS UNIVERSITY

Institute for Inclusive Leadership

Empower women leaders and their allies to foster gender parity, equity and cultures of inclusion.


Start Your Inclusive Leadership Journey

Empower Women to Arrive & Thrive™

Whether a business leader looking to empower women managers, directors, and C-suite executives, or a businesswoman looking to carve out a bright future in the face of adversity, we have the resources to help propel you forward.

Empower Allies & Inclusive Leaders

For business leaders looking to promote inclusive cultures, employees trying to become better allies to their colleagues, and members of underrepresented groups striving to develop themselves professionally, we can provide the help and support you need.

Register Now for the 44th Annual Simmons Leadership Conference

It’s more important than ever before for women leaders to show up as their best selves and bring out the best in those around them. Join us on March 14, 2023, at the 44th Simmons Leadership Conference, where we will embrace this year’s theme of Renewal and Innovation and empower women to Arrive & Thrive™ in today’s business landscape. Hear the wisdom of world-class women leaders. Build leadership skills and knowledge. Network with peers and allies from around the globe.

Date: Tuesday, March 14, 2023

lynn perry wooten, susan mackenty brady, and janet foutty each holding a copy of Arrive and Thrive screenshot of business panel simmons leadership conference kristen palson and joyce kulhawik in studio simmons leadership conference

Customize Your Own Journey

There’s no one-size-fits-all path towards becoming an ally or empowering your team. Partner with us to create a tailored program that fits your needs. Explore a wide range of topic-specific learning modules to enhance knowledge and build skills.

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The greatest opportunity for leaders today is to foster workplaces where every individual feels valued, encouraged, and emboldened to lead as their authentic self.

Dr. Lynn Perry Wooten

President, Simmons University

In collaboration with our partners around the world, our goal is to be the global authority on the intersection of leadership, equity, and inclusion – with an emphasis on achieving gender parity in organizational leadership.

Susan MacKenty Brady

Deloitte Ellen Gabriel Chair for Women and Leadership

At a distance or in-person, we partner to create dynamic leadership journeys that will inspire, ignite and engage leaders at all levels.

Kristen Palson

COO, Simmons University Institute for Inclusive Leadership

The time is now to empower women to step into their full leadership potential and awaken organizations to the importance of establishing an environment where all leaders can thrive.

Kerry Seitz

Vice President, Women's Leadership, Simmons University Institute for Inclusive Leadership

Inclusive leaders drive business results and engagement by harnessing the creativity and innovation of diverse teams.

Elisa van Dam

Vice President, Allyship and Inclusion, Simmons University Institute for Inclusive Leadership

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