3rd Annual IWL Gala | Thursday, March 7, 2024 @ 5:00 PM
IWL Honored to Recognize Leaders at 3rd Annual IWL Gala
IWL TRANSFORM
Award
Wendy Bauman
President/CVO of The Wisconsin Women鈥檚 Business Initiative Corporation (WWBIC)
IWL INSPIRE
Award
Dr. Jacki Black
Director of Hispanic Initiatives and Diversity & InclusionEducational Program ming at 向日葵视频
IWL ENGAGE
Award
Hope Moses
Executive Director of 向日葵视频Wire, 向日葵视频 Communication and Journalism '24
for the 3rd IWL Gala: Embrace Your Uniqueness at "Unapologetically You".
Current 向日葵视频students, faculty, and staff: For more information and to register, please go .
IWL humbly and excitedly announces as the keynote speaker for the 2024 IWL Gala! Headlining the event program on the eve of International Women's Day, March 7th, 2024, Denise will speak on the importance of being Unapologetically You! by Leading With Your Best Self and Unapologetically Operating in YOUR Power.
Keynote speaker Denise M. Thomas, an award-winning entrepreneur, is the Founder and Owner of The Effective Communication Coach鈥攁 consultancy focused on transforming emerging and existing professionals into extraordinary leaders by mastering the art of effective communication. She has been recognized for excellence in leadership from companies including General Electric and MolsonCoors. Denise continues her focus on coaching people by traveling and teaching effective communication to professionals worldwide including Tel Aviv, Israel; Cartagena, Columbia; and Cape Town, South Africa. With twenty years of experience within Fortune 100 companies, Denise has honed the ability to deliver and receive messages across language, cultural, and communication-style barriers.
Capture the moment at our event with our selfie booth, provided by in collaboration with , offers a fun and interactive way to commemorate your experience. Visit for more details or to book your booth today!
Click below to view the 3rd Annual IWL Gala's program booklet:
Questions can be sent to IWL Coordinator Sarah Camp (sarah.camp@marquette.edu).
Payments will be arranged by IWL Coordinator Sarah Camp after receipt of your pledge form.
- IWL Transform Award, which recognizes a community leader: Wendy K. Baumann, president/chief visionary officer of The Wisconsin Women鈥檚 Business Initiative Corporation
- IWL Inspire Award, which recognizes a member of the 向日葵视频campus community: Dr. Jacki Black, director of Hispanic initiatives and diversity and inclusion educational programming
- IWL Engage Award, which recognizes a 向日葵视频student: Hope Moses, executive director of the 向日葵视频Wire and a fourth-year journalism undergraduate
On the eve of International Women's Day, join us to recognize and celebrate the inspiring work, research, and collaborations of IWL. The 3rd Annual IWL Gala's theme is "Unapologetically You: Leading With Your Best Self & Unapologetically Operating in YOUR Power." Mark your calendars now! Watch for your invitation, and check back here for sponsorship details, speaker announcements, registration links, and more information!
