2026 Women's Leadership Summit | Women's Leadership Initiative NC

Thank you for your interest in the Women's Leadership Initiative NC Women’s Leadership Summit!

This training is designed for women who are either actively preparing to run for office or seriously evaluating a run within the next one to two years. Participation is limited to 20 attendees to ensure meaningful discussion, coaching, and strategic development. Applications will be reviewed by the WLI NC leadership team, and selected participants will be notified of admission.

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Current Role/Position

Application Questions:

1. What office are you currently running for or considering running for? If not yet declared, what level of office are you exploring (local, county, state, federal), and what is your anticipated timeline?

2. What is motivating you to consider public office at this time? What problem, issue, or opportunity is pulling you toward leadership?

Where would you place yourself in your decision-making process? (select multiple)

Actively running or preparing to announce

Committed to running but determining timing/logistics

Seriously evaluating and seeking clarity before deciding

Exploring the idea but unsure about next steps

Other

3. Describe your current leadership roles, community involvement, or experiences that have prepared you for public service.

4. What do you believe will be your biggest strengths as a candidate, and what areas do you most want training or support in?

5. What core principles or values guide your leadership and decision-making?

6. This summit is designed for women seriously considering a run within the next 1–2 years and includes follow-up trainings throughout the year. What are you hoping to gain from this experience, and how do you plan to apply what you learn?

Acknowledgment: I am a woman aligned with the mission of WLI NC. I understand participation is selective and limited to admitted applicants. If selected, I commit to attending the Women's Leadership Summit at Ballantyne Resort in Charlotte, NC, and I acknowledge there is not a virtual option for this event.