Women in Leadership

Women in Leadership (WIL) offers programs that focus on issues females face in the workplace, equipping students with the skills and confidence they’ll need to thrive in their professions, communities and as individuals. All programs are free of charge to students.

Expert-led Seminars

Topics include leadership styles, financial literacy, goal setting, and imposter syndrome

Engaging Networking Events

Connect with students, alumni, and female professionals to build a trusted community and network.

Women in Leadership Conference

Valuable insights from inspiring keynote speakers and panelists.

Why Women in Leadership

On average, women working full-time, year-round are paid 84% of what men are paid. [Source: U.S. Department of Labor, What You Need to Know About the Gender Wage Gap]

"Talented women are more likely to shy away from applying for job opportunities, particularly more advanced, higher-paying positions, because they’re concerned they aren’t qualified enough, whereas men don’t seem to worry about their skills matching the specific job requirements as much, according to research by Harvard Business School Associate Professor Katherine B. Coffman that was recently published in Management Science." [Source: Harvard Business School, Working Knowledge, Breaking Through the Self-Doubt That Keeps Talented Women from Leading]

Hear more about Women in Leadership from an alumna speaker

Be a Part of Our Community

You can join us throughout the year for seminars, lunch and learns, networking events and the annual Women in Leadership conference. If you are interested in sponsoring or donating to the Women in Leadership initiative, we welcome your support.

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The Osinski Family:

SDSU marketing faculty member and local entrepreneur, Steven Osinski alongside his family, created a $500,000 endowment to continue and expand the Women in Leadership Conference in perpetuity at San Diego State University. Osinski also serves on the planning committee and is major contributor behind the scenes, ensuring the event continues to evolve each year.