The WLC REimagined: The 2022 Women's Leadership Conference REcap

General May 4, 2022

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The calm before the storm - set up and ready for the big event!

Volunteers ready to welcome guests to the 25th WLC!

Attendees shopped, mingled, and grabbed a bite to eat before the conference kicked off.

Attendees of the 2022 WLC, including Bay Path's Professor Janine Fondon (right).

A caricature artist was on hand to provide fun portraits, sponsored by the BPU Alumni and Development Office.

Bay Path's President Doran welcoming attendees to the 25th WLC!

President Doran speaking at the WLC.

Springfield Mayor Domenic Sarno offering welcome remarks.

Jacqueline Johnson G'17 was the event's incredible emcee.

Morning keynote Christine Cashen had everyone learning and laughing all morning.

Attendees at the 2022 WLC.

The WLC is a great place to meet new friends, and say hello to old ones.

Attendees at the 2022 WLC.

Attendees from our 25th Anniversary Sponsor, MassMutual.

Attendees at the 2022 WLC.

Attendees at the 2022 WLC listening during a Focus Session.

Keynote Christine Cashen signing books for attendees.

Focus Session speaker Jennifer Romolini.

Focus Session speaker Dr. Ramani Durvasula.

Focus Session speaker Laura Huang.

Attendees at the 2022 WLC.

Our emcee Jacqueline Johnson G'17 introducing our 2022 Women's Leadership Hall of Fame inductees, Patrice Banks and Susan Jaye-Kaplan.

President Doran presents Luncheon Keynote Patrice Banks with a BPU sweatshirt.

BPU Alumni gather together for their annual photo.

The 2022 WLC.

Luncheon Keynote Patrice Banks signing books for attendees.

Focus Session speaker Emily Esfahani-Smith.

Attendees at the 2022 WLC sampling Tyra Banks' new ice cream, SmIze Cream.

Attendees at the 2022 WLC.

Bay Path's President Doran greeting attendees in between afternoon sessions.

Afternoon Keynote Speaker Tyra Banks.

President Doran interviews Afternoon Keynote Tyra Banks.

Attendees at the 2022 WLC.

Afternoon Keynote Tyra Banks.

Attendees has the opportunity to ask Tyra Banks a question during a live Q&A segment.

Attendees has the opportunity to ask Tyra Banks a question during a live Q&A segment.

After being on hiatus for two years too long, Bay Path University's Women's Leadership Conference came back full speed on Friday, April 1, 2022. With 1300 attendees, 60 vendors, four Focus Session speakers, three Keynote Speakers, and one surprise ice cream treat with a special sampling of Tyra Banks' new SmIze Cream, the 25th WLC was a reunion for the women of the Western Mass community, many of them coming back together for the first time since March of 2020.

The day was spent laughing, learning, and, as many attendees shared, feeling empowered to REimagine what comes next for them once the conference was over.

Keynote speakers included visionary leaders such as business mogul, faculty member, and model Tyra Banks; a visionary disrupter Patrice Banks; and author and humorous motivational speaker Christine Cashen. Focus Session speakers brought workplace relevant topics to life, including Managing Complexity and Extreme Risk; The Power of Meaning; Staying Sane with Disruptive Personalities in the Workplace; and Thrive at Work.

Two new inductees were also admitted into the 20th Century Women's Leadership Hall of Fame; Patrice Banks, author and entrepreneur, and Susan Jaye-Kaplan, Co-Founder of Links to Libraries.

Wondering what it's like to attend the Women's Leadership Conference? Hear directly from our attendees!