Dear friend, 

This was a powerful month for leadership and possibility! This Election Day brought historic milestones, including women breaking glass ceilings in states like Virginia, which elected its first female governor.

We hope that these wins serve as reminders of how far we've come — and how much potential remains!

As we look ahead, it's never too early to begin charting your next move. If you're thinking about launching or growing a campaign, WPLN has the resources to help — check out our upcoming events and online training platform. And if you're thinking about how to become more involved with WPLN, consider joining our newly launched State Impact Councils! By joining a council in your state, your organization or network becomes part of a national effort to ensure women leaders are prepared, supported, and visible.

Together, we can expand leadership pipelines and create stronger communities where women are empowered to lead.

Onward,

Larissa

WPLN Founder and President

Celebrate the holiday season with WPLN in Washington, D.C., next week at an exclusive Profiles in Leadership Reception, featuring special guest Kate MacGregor, Deputy Secretary of the U.S. Department of the Interior!

And with Giving Tuesday just around the corner, it's the perfect time to amplify your influence. Join WPLN's Rankin Circle by this Friday, 11/28, and you'll receive your invitation to our Profiles in Leadership Holiday Reception — a chance to connect with dynamic leaders and expand your professional network!

Plus, Rankin Circle members enjoy a suite of premium benefits, including special pricing for our 2026 WPLN National Summit in June.

WPLN + Katch Skills: Capture Your Learning, Build Your Leadership Story! We’re thrilled to announce that WPLN’s network now gets free access to Katch Skills — the platform that turns everyday learning into measurable skills that fuel your growth.

With Katch Skills, you can log the skills you gain from WPLN’s trainings, podcasts, and events — and even the learning that happens in your day-to-day experiences. Just sign up, start logging, and don’t forget to snap the QR codes at our upcoming WPLN programs to capture your skills in real time.

For women preparing to run for office, launch a business, or advance their careers, tracking your learning is how you show your receipts, and tell the story of your superpowers with confidence.

Watch the demo video below to see how Katch Skills works and create your free profile today!

Celebrate America's 250th anniversary next year with WPLN in Philadelphia!

WPLN, in partnership with Level Up, invites you to join us for our Fifth Annual National Summit on June 4-5, 2026!

We're offering a limited number of Early-Bird tickets at 15% off regular pricing — so secure your spot today!

What does it take to manage campaigns in the final stretch to Election Day and how can women candidates navigate the unique challenges they face on the trail?

Our November episode of the WPLN podcast Tips From the Trail features campaign pro Betsy Ankney, who most recently served as Campaign Manager for Nikki Haley's 2024 presidential campaign, raising $80 million.

Betsy shares her insider insights on campaign management — tune in now!

Ready to invest in your leadership journey?

Join WPLN in South Texas on April 17, for inspiration, training, and connection with incredible women leaders... all of which will elevate your leadership skills!

Registration is OPEN — get $25 off when you register before the end of the year!

Amy Kroll

Founder & Executive Director, The LBJ Women's Campaign School

The LBJ School of Public Affairs at the University of Texas at Austin trains women to run for office and manage political campaigns. Amy recently announced she will become the Director of Leadership Development at the Clinton Foundation, where she will also serve as Co-Director of the Presidential Leadership Scholars Program.

The LBJ Women's Campaign School, a nationally recognized bipartisan program that empowers women with the skills, confidence, and networks to run for office, manage campaigns, and drive change in their communities, is seeking a visionary leader to serve as its next Executive Director!

The ideal candidate for this role:

• Brings experience in the political arena and a deep belief in women’s leadership
• Has a track record of fundraising success and relationship building
• Thrives at the intersection of education, politics, and social impact
• Wants to expand a proven bipartisan program shaping the next generation of political leaders

... Women broke glass ceilings on Election Day 2025 in Virginia and Michigan, among others!

As POLITICO pointed out: "Both states [Virginia and New Jersey] that had gubernatorial elections this year picked a woman for the job."

Learn more.

And since we know you're busy, here are our top picks for other "must reads" this month!

• For the woman who knows that women are a key part of America's future strength and prosperity, a recent — and worrying — Gallup poll revealed that a record number of younger women want to leave the U.S.
• For the woman who finds inspiration in women breaking barriers in traditionally male-dominated fields, here are 7 women who served our country whose names we should know.
• For the woman who wants to Remember the Ladies, check out our monthly feature on key moments in women's representation and rights in the past during the month of November.

DECEMBER 2 | Support WPLN on Giving Tuesday! Please consider donating to WPLN on Giving Tuesday! We are $5,000 away from our 2025 fundraising goal! Any amount you are able to donate is greatly appreciated and will enable us to expand our programming and advance our mission across the U.S. in 2026.

DECEMBER 3 | WPLN's Profiles in Leadership Reception: Join us at this exclusive reception in Washington, D.C., next week to celebrate the holiday season and hear from special guest Kate MacGregor, Deputy Secretary of the U.S. Department of Interior! To receive an invitation to this exclusive D.C. event, become an annual supporter of WPLN by joining the Rankin Circle by this Friday, November 28!

DECEMBER 14 | Deadline for LBJ Women's Campaign School round one applications for Cohort 7: Do you want to learn how to run for office, manage campaigns, and navigate the world of politics? LBJ Women's Campaign School is looking for change-makers! Apply now before the December 14 deadline!

APRIL 17, 2026 | WPLN's Women Political Leadership Training: Join WPLN on April 17 for a half-day event to hear from inspirational women leaders and expert trainers and to gain access to valuable resources that will elevate your leadership skills. Registration is now open and we're offering a limited number of discounted tickets at $25 off regular pricing through December 31. Get your ticket today!

JUNE 4-5, 2026 | 2026 #WPLNSummit: Join WPLN and women leaders from across the country in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on June 4 and 5 for our 5th annual National Summit!

Support WPLN programs and resources by making a contribution today!

Women’s Public Leadership Network (WPLN) is a non-profit organization organized under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Donations are tax-deductible to the full extent provided by law.