Programs
EWC has collaborated with other organizations on programs of specific interest to professional women and aspiring women leaders. These are described briefly below.
Women's Voices, Women's Votes
Supported by a grant from the Sprout Fund in commemoration of Pittsburgh's 250th anniversary, EWC has sponsored a collaborative initiative called Women's Voices, Women's Votes. This historic initiative is bringing together the members of approximately 20 professional women's organizations to connect with one another and to probe the possibility of collaborating on specific endeavors of benefit to the region and to enhance the influence of its women leaders. More Info
Women of Achievement
Executive Women's Council provides leadership and leadership opportunities for
executive and professional women to increase their political and economic power.
Today, EWC continues to encourage women to take a leadership role in their profession
and in the community. EWC strives to promote the awareness of women in positions
of authority and two years ago launched a Woman of Achievement Award. The inaugural
recipient was State Senator Jane Clare Orie. Other recipients have included Ann Dugan, Director of the Small Business Development Center, Katz Graduate School of Business, University of Pittsburgh, and Audrey Brourman, owner of A.L. Brourman + Associates, a full-service firm offering a wide variety of services and expertise in marketing, fund-raising and institutional advancement. More Info
Women In Leadership Training
The Coro Center for Civic Leadership, in partnership with the Executive Women's
Council, founded the Women in Leadership Program in 2003. Women in Leadership
(WIL) is the only leadership training program in southwestern Pennsylvania devoted specifically
to women. Coro is committed to preparing diverse leaders to address important issues
facing southwestern Pennsylvania. WIL offers the participant an opportunity to enhance
personal leadership potential within a network of people dedicated to creating positive
change for women in the region. Women in Leadership is a twelve-week, part-time,
evening training program designed for high-achieving women with demonstrated leadership
experience in the private, public, or non-profit sectors. More Info
