FROM THE DIRECTOR

Women of Walker and Watauga Women in Leadership made the leap to partner and form the inaugural Watauga Women in Leadership Mentor Program 30 female business students and 30 female business leaders from the Boone community came together to explore professionalism and personal growth through structured group programming and one on one interactions

The end result was fondly formed friendships and two generations that found common ground while navigating their professional journeys New professionals who are learning what comes next and veterans who have weathered roadblocks that emerge during a woman's career They each shared their stories, their obstacles and their wins

The Watauga Women in Leadership Mentor Program was ultimately a celebration of women in business; a safe space for female leaders both emerging and developed to collaborate A space where women who have achieved can send the elevator back down for the rising stars of tomorrow I hope you enjoy this report and it provides you some insight of the WWIL Mentor Program

AMY H ODOM DIRECTOR, BUSINESS CAREER SERVICES