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Registration is open for the 2026 Women in Leadership Annual Conference at Campbell’s Resort in beautiful Lake Chelan! Join women leaders from across Washington for a full day of learning, connection, and practical tools you can use right away.

Target Audience

Women Leaders: Superintendents, central office, school, educational agency administrators, and aspiring administrators.

Date

May 2, 2026 | 8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.

Registration

WASA Active Member—$299
Student/Life Member—$119
Non-member Conference Attendee—$345

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Clock Hours

Up to six (6) clock hours will be available to attendees on May 2, 2026. The clock hour forms will be available at the end of the day.

Cancellations

A $100 administrative fee applies to all cancellations submitted by April 8, 2026. No refunds after April 8. No Show = No Refund. 

Laptop

Please bring a laptop or other device with Wi-Fi capability for use during the conference activities.

Venue

Campbell’s Resort on Lake Chelan
104 W Woodin Ave
Chelan, WA 98816

Housing

IMPORTANT: Please mention your affiliation with the Women in Leadership Conference to receive the discounted room block rate at Campbell’s Resort.

Group Block Name – Women In Leadership
Group Block Number – 752486
Reservation Line – 800.553.8225
Book Early – Housing Sold Out Last Year!

Our Keynote Speaker


Dr. Sherene McHenry 

Leadership, burnout, and mental health speaker Dr. Sherene McHenry helps organizations create resilient, high-performing teams. Known as The People IQ Expert®, she brings her Ph.D. in Counseling and 18 ½ years as a graduate professor to the stage with humor and practical strategies that audiences can use immediately. A Certified Speaking Professional and author of Navigate: Understanding the Five Types of People, Dr. McHenry has inspired audiences on three continents. Her dynamic presentations transform workplace relationships through evidence-based strategies and engaging stories. Dr. McHenry knows firsthand that while people may be complex, they don't have to be confusing. Every presentation delivers at least three life-changing tools audiences can implement that day. Whether addressing leadership challenges, preventing burnout, or strengthening individual and workplace mental health, she empowers leaders, teams, and organizations to flourish. Dr. McHenry is the author of two books: Navigate: Understanding the Five Types of People and Pick: Choose To Create A Life You Love.

Tentative Schedule

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The WIL conference will be held on May 2, 2026 from 8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. at Campbell’s Resort in Chelan, WA. Breakfast and lunch provided.

7:30 a.m. | Registration Opens
7:45–8:30 a.m. | Breakfast
8:30–9:45 a.m. | Welcome & Opening Keynote
Dr. Sherene McHenry - Beat Burnout: Strategies for Sustained Performance—No Matter What
9:45–10 a.m. | Break & Transition  
10 a.m.–11 a.m. | Concurrent Session I
11–11:15 a.m. | Break & Transition  
11:15 a.m.–12:15 p.m. | Concurrent Session II
12:15–1 p.m. | Lunch
1–1:15 p.m. | Break & Transition
1:15–2:15 p.m. | Concurrent Session III
2:15–2:30 p.m. |Break & Transition
2:30–3:30 p.m. | Closing Keynote
Dr. Sherene McHenry - Solve Problems: How to Lead Crucial Conversations When Stakes Are High & Emotions Run Strong

Questions

Contact Ryan Hickerson at 360.742.6439 or rhickerson@wasa-oly.org with conference registration questions.

Contact Kim Fry at kfry@wasa-oly.org with questions about the conference program.

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