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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: Leadership Conference June 3-5

Build your network of leaders and professional resources with fellow women in manufacturing throughout this elevated conference that focuses on leadership, talent, and professional growth.

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.

Manufacturing Women's Leadership Conference 2025

You're invited to join us at our third annual conference centered around defining your success all while growing the network of support around you. Registration is now live, check it out.

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Benefits of Cohort Participation

  • 24/7/365 virtual discussion and networking board
  • Roundtable conversations to discuss issues women face at work
  • Exclusive peer guidance
  • Network cross-functionally with other senior women in manufacturing

Advisory Board

Stefanie Givens-Wilson

Stefanie Givens-Wilson

Director of Indirect Categories, La-Z-Boy

Laura Glicksman

Laura Glicksman

Corporate Quality Manager, Avient Corporation

Yvette Henry

Yvette Henry

Chief Procurement Officer, Regal Rexnord

Danielle Kurkjian

Danielle Kurkjian

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

Meenal Sethna

Meenal Sethna

Chief Financial Officer, Littelfuse

Jami Statham

Jami Statham

General Counsel & Corporate Secretary, NN Inc