Women's Global Leadership Initiative

Women's Global Leadership Initiative (WGLI) is a non-profit, 501(c) (3) organization, founded by Diana Ruiz in Sonoma County in 2008. Our goal is to create a community of women with the confidence and determination to serve as leaders in personal, professional, community, regional and national spheres of influence.

By addressing women’s needs for community, support, and education, we believe that they will become credible, active decision-makers who will facilitate positive changes in their families, communities, and the world.
http://www.wgli.org
druizassoc@vom.com

Mission:
The Mission of Global Leadership Initiative (WGLI) is to promote a values based leadership program that unleashes the power of women to initiate change in their communities.

Vision:
The Vision of the Women’s Global Leadership Initiative (WGLI) is to collaborate with local partners to:

Support and encourage individual and community leadership development for women throughout the world.
Provide education and support for women to actively participate at all decision-making levels of society.

Create and implement a self-sustaining community through mentorship and membership models for the development of women’s leadership.

Why Now?
Our world is in dire straights. Old problems persist, new ones arise. Old solutions no longer produce results that actually change things for the better. For too long, women have been left out of the decision-making process. It is time to make room for fresh, new perspectives. Given the opportunity, women in positions of leadership will make the difference that determines whether communities will decline, or thrive. WGLI is dedicated to unlocking the leadership potential of women who want to make a difference. Now is the time!

There are many ways you can help.

Volunteer
By volunteering with WGLI you become part of a network dedicated to developing women in leadership roles--you make a difference.

Empower and educate women by sharing your knowledge. Participate in the Speaker Lecture Series and the Leadership Workshops.

Articles, research and stories related to women’s personal and professional development. We encourage you to submit information on subjects that you feel are important to women.

Create a community forum in your area.
Have an idea that you feel needs to be addressed in your community. Create public awareness and see how so many share your concern and will step forward to help create solutions. Our experts will help you facilitate this process by helping you create and plan!