The MML Review March-April 2022

16/50 participants engaging, learning, and networking.

Testimonials from some of our participants: “I haven't left one day and questioned if participating in this was worthwhile. It has been fantastic and incredibly useful in my role today and absolutely for future roles and networking.” “This was a really great experience and best of all, it gave me the courage to pursue a city manager position. I'm not sure I would have done that without this course.” “I feel so very EMPOWERED after having participated in the Women's Municipal Leadership Program! I would not have applied for the Assistant City Manager position that I am currently vying for, had I not participated in this program. I have been educated, informed, empowered, and uplifted by the program presenters, participants, and MML Team. THANK YOU again for this program." “WMLP provided me with the boost of confidence that I needed to really value what I have to bring to the table. Because of WMLP, I feel ready and well-equipped for future opportunities.” As we prepare to bring in our fifth year of the 16/50 Project and Women’s Municipal Leadership Program, we’re already celebrating: to date, we’ve trained over 100 women through the WMLP, seen over 10 of our participants go on to land manager positions, and helped increase the percentage of women serving as municipal managers in Michigan to nearly 20 percent. Previously overlooked, we’re demonstrating that with the right tools and attention, we can change the representation landscape in city and village halls across the state. Emily Kieliszewski is the member programs manager at the League. You may contact her at 517.908.0302 or emilyk@mml.org.

Women’s potential is worth investing in. That’s why the 16/50 Project empowers women leaders with access to critical topic education and executive development through our signature training opportunity—the Women’s Municipal Leadership Program. 16/50 Curriculum Tapping into municipal and leadership experts, the Women’s Municipal Leadership Program brings together lectures, panels, and interactive experiences—and offers a five-month comprehensive curriculum that prepares women to make bold moves forward in their careers. Participants explore topics including municipal budgeting and finance, economic development, council-manager relations, and interviewing and negotiating; dialogue with experts and veterans in the field of municipal management; build leadership expertise through executive coaching; and participate in a mock interview experience with immediate feedback from seasoned managers.

Former Lathrup Village manager Dr. Sheryl Mitchell Theriot is a WMLP mentor and frequent speaker.

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