The first learning cohort began in 1997and in 1998 a 501C3 non-profit organization, called The Center for Emerging Leadership (CEL), was formed. 

In 2007 the group adopted the name, Women's Leadership Community (WLC), to reflect the ongoing community of practice that has emerged over the last 10 years. We have a core group of experienced facilitators who lead the WLC Leadership Development Program and a board of directors that sponsor, organize and manage ongoing alumnae activities and learning events.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Executive Director    
   Michele Simon
Fiscal Health Chair
   Monica Kryzer
Chair
   Jackie Henning
Treasurer
   Esther Sykora
Secretary
   Deb Byers
Herstorian
   Ginny Belden Charles
Facilitators Representative
   Margaret Ann Nelson
   Alice Murray
Alumnae Co-Chair
   Norma Smith Olson
   Sue Williams
Special Projects, Website
   Kathy Magnuson
Marketing
   Julie Okal