Women's Leadership Cohort
Cohort members have access to a private online community featuring cross-functional networking and thought development about the challenges most pressing to those in industry.
The Places You'll Go
The Women's Leadership Cohort is here to elevate your position as a leader, changemaker, and manufacturer all in one. Cohort members can take advantage of building our their resources by attending in-person conferences and networking opportunities—leaning in to strategies and advice from others.

Next Event: Making Your Next Move: Optimizing Your Manufacturing Career
Star Carter, a leader, innovator, and advocate for executives – and a repeat Alliance-requested speaker will discuss the changing nature of business and its intersection with technology and what you can do to set yourself up for that next role – whether it is at your company, your next board seat, or a pivot to something new.

Access Your Digital Network on the Hub
For every single woman promoted to director, two leave. The lack of inclusive work culture needs to change—fight for a difference with best strategies, tips, and advice from fellow manufacturers and leadership experts on the private community within the Hub.
Is the Cohort Right for You?
The Women’s Leadership Cohort is a unique and emerging space for female members to disrupt the challenges that they face in manufacturing. As an additional program included in our Council and Circle membership, our cohort members are dedicated to furthering their contributions to making manufacturing a more equitable industry.
To apply for the Women’s Leadership Cohort, you must be in good standing as a member of a Council or Circle. Those who are not Manufacturers Alliance members may submit interest in being alerted about public events and offerings.
Benefits of Cohort Participation
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24/7/365 virtual discussion and networking board
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Roundtable conversations to discuss issues women face at work
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Exclusive peer guidance
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Network cross-functionally with other senior women in manufacturing
Resources
Advisory Board

Stefanie Givens-Wilson
Director of Indirect Categories, La-Z-Boy

Laura Glicksman
Corporate Quality Manager, Avient Corporation

Kristin Graybill
Vice President, Commercial Strategy, Manufacturers Alliance

Yvette Henry
Chief Procurement Officer, Regal Rexnord

Danielle Kurkjian
Senior Manager of Philanthropy, Sustainability, and Equity, Crane Company

Meenal Sethna
Chief Financial Officer, Littelfuse

Jami Statham
General Counsel & Corporate Secretary, NN Inc