Cohort 3 Curriculum
For questions about our Cohort 3 Curriculum, contact our committee chair: Kellye Mazzoli at KellyeMazzoli@gmail.com
Topics at-a-glance
Know Thy Self – a deep dive into you as an individual and a leader
Strategic Leadership, Planning, and Direction – Strategically leading your organization, working with City Council, and authentically connecting it to your community
Finance, Budget, and Community Engagement – Building on the previous sessions, how do you build and pass a budget that moves your strategic community vision forward
Communication, Confidence, and Orchestration – Keys to working with groups, making decisions, and negotiating for the best results
Barrier Busting – Intersectional conversations around gender, diversity, equity, and inclusion in the profession and workplace
Getting THE Job – Peeling back the curtain on the Executive recruitment process while preparing and getting ready for your next step
In addition to this exciting, impactful curriculum, Cohort 3 will have a new opportunity to work on small group projects together. These final projects may include the chance to present at a professional, industry-related conference. Finally, the Academy will culminate in a graduation ceremony that will also feature an inspiring keynote speaker.
Cohort 2 Curriculum, Cohort 2 Alumni Cohort 1 Curriculum & Alumni
Calendar at-a-glance
September 10th, Session One, Part A
September 24th, Session One, Part B
October 15th, Session Two, Part A
October 29th, Session Two, Part B
November 12th, Session Three, Part A
November 19th, Session Three Part B
December Break - small groups
January 14th, Session Four, Part A
January 21st, Session Four, Part B
February 11th, Session Five, Part A
February 25th, Session Five, Part B
March Break - conferences
April 8th, Session Six, Part A
April 29th, Session Six, Part B
May 6th OR 20th, Graduation
Rhonda (Berry) Lewis
Chief of Staff
King County District 2
Chief of Staff
King County District 2
Graduation & Keynote (May 6th)
Keynote: Rhonda Lewis
On May 6th we will celebrate you and your completion of the Academy! We will send you off with an energizing, uplifting keynote speaker meant to engage and inspire. As you complete this chapter, we want to make sure you have continued forward momentum and that you all stay connected throughout your leadership journeys.
April 6th Update: We will be hosting an in-person graduation ceremony, limited to cohort members and some of our volunteers.
This will allow for a (first) face-to-face opportunity to spend time with this network you have formed over the last nine months. If we must revert back to virtual due to the pandemic we will provide as much notice as possible. We will follow prevailing pandemic safety measures for our location.
Session hosts:
Kellye Mazzoli, NWWLA Curriculum Committee Chair
Kristi Rowland, NWWLA Executive Board
Session Six, Getting THE Job (April 8th, 29nd)
Presenters: Catherin Novak
Panelists: TBD
Resumes, interviews, and working with a recruiter
These are hands-on, confidence building sessions where you not only apply for the job, but you interview too
Includes real time feedback
Session Hosts: Amanda Askren (Cohort 2), Lynn Zwaagstra (Cohort 1)
Session Resources: Kellye Mazzoli (Committee Chair)
Session Five, Barrier Busting & Race, Equity & Inclusion (February 11th, 25th)
Presenters/Panelists: TBD
Leadership and success as a woman plus achieving work-life harmony
Overcoming barriers in the workplace
Cultivating our confidence and self-awareness while fostering an environment of real diversity, equity, and inclusion
Session Hosts: Angela Pashon (Cohort 1) and Jennifer Forsberg (Cohort 2)
Session Resource: Gwen Voelpel (Committee member)
March break - conference presentations
This month will be a break from regular session work and may include an opportunity for a small group to present at a conference
Coordination from Charisse Deschenes (Cohort 1), Leslie Harris (Cohort 1)
Resource: Kellye Mazzoli (Committee Chair)
Session Five, Barrier Busting & Race, Equity & Inclusion (February 11th, 25th)
Presenters/Panelists: TBD
Leadership and success as a woman plus achieving work-life harmony
Overcoming barriers in the workplace
Cultivating our confidence and self-awareness while fostering an environment of real diversity, equity, and inclusion
Session Hosts: Angela Pashon (Cohort 1) and Jennifer Forsberg (Cohort 2)
Session Resource: Gwen Voelpel (Committee member)
Session Four, Communication with Confidence (January 14th, 28th)
Presenter: TBD
Critical conversations, what are they and how to have them
Negotiations and how to keep them moving forward
Understanding group dynamics and group roles in decision-making
How to put all the pieces together
Session Hosts: Stacey Ray (Cohort 1) and Allyson Brekke (Cohort 1)
Session Resource: Gwen Voelpel (Committee member)
December break - small group work
This month will be a break from regular session work and may include an opportunity for small groups to present
Coordination from Charisse Deschenes (Cohort 1), Leslie Harris (Cohort 1)
Resource: Kellye Mazzoli (Committee Chair)
Session Three, Finance, Budget, and Community Engagement (November 12th, 19th)
Presenter: Marilynne Beard, Tracy Dunlap
Finance 101/what to know from the top seat
Community Engagement
Session Hosts: Ana Campbell (Cohort 1), Leslie Harris (Cohort 1)
Session Resource: Kellye Mazzoli (Committee Chair)
Session Two, Strategic Direction (October 15th, 29th)
Presenter: Una McLinden
Panelists: Derek Matheson (Kent), David Cline (Tukwila), Laura Philpot (Maple Valley), Katy Allen (Liberty Lake), Kurt Triplet (Kirkland)
Strategic Planning
Strategic Leadership/Council Relations
Session Host: Jennifer Ferrer-Santa Ines (Cohort 2), Alison Van Gorp (Cohort 2)
Session Resource: Gwen Voelpel (Committee member)
Session One, Know Thyself (September 10th, 24th)
Presenter: Nancy Campbell
Introduction to the Academy
Explore individual and collective purpose for the Academy
Review your personal leadership assessment and setup your own plan for development while in the Academy
Session Hosts: Deb Needham (Cohort 2), Jennifer Keune (Cohort 2);
Session Resource: Kellye Mazzoli (Committee Chair)