Lori A. McVay, Ph.D. A year into my Ph.D., my husband and I decided to have a baby. We’d put off the decision for years, and the time seemed right. (What could make life crazier than a dissertation, after all?) One afternoon, in a panel on careers in academia, a male professor singled very-pregnant me out […]
Karen Ehman is a New York Times bestselling author, a Proverbs 31 Ministries speaker, and a writer for Encouragement For Today, an online devotional that reaches over 4 million users daily. She has written 14 books and Bible studies. Her passion is to help women to live their priorities as they reflect the gospel to […]
Our incredible keynote speaker, the one and only Babbie Mason, shares with us the beauty and reality of what it means to be embraced by God. Babbie is an author, gospel singer, and speaker. We are so excited to hear her speak and perform at the conference! When I was in the third grade, I […]
Our American 1 Credit Union workshop speaker, Janelle Merritt shares what she will be talking about at the Women In Leadership Conference. Janelle Merritt is the Director of Member/Partner Development for American 1 Credit Union. She’s worked at American 1 Credit Union for 18 years with a variety of responsibilities over time. Taking care of […]
Chynna is our head in charge of Personal Assistants and Thank Yous. She is an amazing friend and wife. She brings a bubbly and honest attitude to every conversation! With fresh morning breath and cozy blankets wrapped around my six-year- old body, I cuddled into my mom, giddy from the mommy-daughter sleep-over. Peace and contentment […]
Shyanne is our Senior Committee of Vendors! She is an incredible woman in how she leads and plays a role in everyone’s life. She is a sister, friend, student, wife, and momma to be. (more…)
Hannah Gilliam is a Junior Business Administration major with the dream to become an event and wedding coordinator. She is our co-chair along with Nicole McCown and is so excited to share in this day with you. I first joined this conference my Freshmen year, and as I tentatively walked into my first meeting I […]
A Behind the Scenes Story of a Committee Head for the Women in Leadership Conference Emily Burrill shares her story of grace and confidence as she took on the role: Head of Food. We love Emily’s honesty and sunshine that she brings to every conversation! What an eloquent woman! When I was a Sophomore in […]
Our 2019 co-chair Nicole McCown shares her experience with the Women In Leadership Conference! Nicole is a senior Media Communications major at Spring Arbor University, and this is her third year involved in the conference and second as co-chair! We love her passion and gentleness that she brings to every meeting and event. She makes […]
The History of the Women in Leadership Conference Our long time faculty advisor Linda Schaub shares the history of the Women in Leadership Conference. Since 2008, when the Spring Arbor University Women in Leadership Conference began under the leadership of Beverly Nemecek, Professor of Marketing in the Gainey School of Business, students have created day-long […]
