Women in Leadership

Who we are - Women in Leadership, Mentorship and Advocacy (WILMA) Committee 

The function of this committee shall be to:
1) Promote gender equality and women’s participation in all aspects of a member’s employment and Local/Association life.
2) Study, investigate and make recommendations to the Executive Committee on matters affecting women in/into leadership within public education and Edmonton.
3) Explore opportunities for mentorship.
4) Review relevant Association policy and submit recommendations to the Local’s ARA Steering Committee.
5) Plan, organize and facilitate activities or events promoting women in positions of leadership.
6) Create subcommittees as needed for the purpose of carrying out its mandate.

The Chair of the committee for 2024-2026 is Melissa Morton.

Events

Hopeful Leadership - April 29, 2025, 5-7 pm 

Fill your bucket with a night of ideas, food and women. Participants will share a meal and engage in conversations around hopeful leadership, resilience, balance and bucket-filling. Sign up now through Eventbrite HERE! Space is limited!