Women's Power League of Alaska

07/29/2024

From the desk of WPLAK Board President, Ebony McClain:

06/20/2024

Great News! And only because it was requested:

We are extending the application period for DistinguiSHEd Mentors Alaska '24 cohort until MONDAY, JULY 1st. You now have more time to complete a simple, 1-page application for mentorship.

In conjunction with the Anchorage Chamber Young Professionals Group (YPG’s), DistinguiSHEd Mentors Alaska (no In it's 5th year) helps provide Alaska’s ambitious women leaders with a next-level opportunity for professional mentorship.

By definition: “Mentorship is the influence, guidance, or direction given by a mentor. In an organizational setting, a mentor influences the personal and professional growth of a mentee”. Mentorship can happen in many ways – it can be a short, one-time exchange, an organic relationship that develops over time, a pairing that takes place within a professional setting, or through a program like this one.

DistinguiSHEd Mentors Alaska – formerly the 20-Something Mentorship Project – connects industry thought-leaders and established professionals with mentees (no age restrictions). Through this 4-month program (July -> October), mentees are paired with a mentor in their field of choice to assist them with a professional goal. This could include finding a bigger role within their respective industry, launching a business, switching industries all together – or something else.

This program also includes additional opportunities for networking as mentees are asked to attend a series of events (monthly) – complimentary with your one-time dues of $100.00. Scholarships are available!

Here’s how it works: go to WPLAK.com and learn more / fill out an application. If selected, we will contact you with information about your mentor and walk you through the process of getting started (this includes a mandatory welcome meeting). We want to meet you!

The application period ends MONDAY, JULY 1st. Applications can be found online at WPLAK.com. Pass it on & thank you!

05/09/2024

In conjunction with the Anchorage Chamber Young Professionals Group (YPG’s), WPLAK is proud to announce our application period is now open for DistinguiSHEd Mentors Alaska. In it's 5th year, this program helps provide Alaska’s ambitious women leaders with a next-level opportunity for professional mentorship.

Are you - or someone you know - in need of a mentor to act as a sounding board, or a though partner? Maybe there's a need to strengthen professional connections and develop a solid network. Read on!

By definition: “Mentorship is the influence, guidance, or direction given by a mentor. In an organizational setting, a mentor influences the personal and professional growth of a mentee”. Mentorship can happen in many ways – it can be a short, one-time exchange, an organic relationship that develops over time, a pairing that takes place within a professional setting, or through a program like this one.

DistinguiSHEd Mentors Alaska – formerly the 20-Something Mentorship Project – connects industry thought-leaders and established professionals with mentees (no age restrictions). Through this 4-month program (June -> September), mentees are paired with a mentor in their field of choice to assist them with a professional goal. This could include finding a bigger role within their respective industry, launching a business, switching industries all together – or something else.

This program also includes additional opportunities for networking as mentees are asked to attend a series of events (monthly) – complimentary with your one-time dues of $100.00.

Here’s how it works: go to WPLAK.com and learn more / fill out an application. If selected, we will contact you with information about your mentor and walk you through the process of getting started (this includes a mandatory welcome meeting). We want to meet you!

The application period ends Friday, May 17th. Pass it on & thank you!

WPLAK Staff

05/07/2024

As we prepare for an announcement tomorrow, it feels like a good time to take a moment to express our deep gratitude for every single Mentor who has lent their time & dedication to our program. We hope 2024 is our best year yet!

If you see any of these ladies around the state, give 'em a big THANK YOU for helping to develop the next generation of Alaskan leaders!

Anchorage Chamber of Commerce

03/09/2024

International Women's Day is a day when women are recognized for their achievements without regard to divisions, whether national, ethnic, linguistic, cultural, economic or political. We celebrate all women today, and want to give an enormous shout out to former WPLAK Mentor and Alaska's favorite Meteorologist, Jackie Purcell-Channel 2 Weather! She delivered today's weather wearing her WPLAK button. We see you - Thank You for the love

01/13/2024

What are your plans this upcoming Martin Luther King Jr. Day? Passing along some statewide MLK Day / weekend happenings, shared by The Foraker Group. January 15th is a "day on", not a day off - shout out to all who will be in our communities honoring the legacy of Dr. King.

WPLAK shares Dr. King's Dream and his belief that we must never stop advocating for equality and racial justice. That is, until, the Dream is realized.

"The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort and convenience, but where he stands at times of challenge and controversy." - Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

11/29/2023

'23

Thanks so our volunteers, panelists, hostesses & board members!
Big gratitude to our sponsors: GCI, Cook Inlet Lending Center, Inc.
Thank you TRI Distinction, Polar Bear Gifts & GCI for the best giveaways!
Special thanks to our supporters: Anchorage Museum, Akela Space & Beacon Media + Marketing Agnew : : Beck Consulting

11/24/2023

One of our centerpieces from the 49th State Women’s Forum was up-cycled to a Thanksgiving table 💐 nothing like a woman’s touch 💫

Happy Thanksgiving to you and your families!

11/19/2023

Today! No imposter syndrome here - today, we nailed it 🎯

Thanks to all for (what we believe to be) our most successful women’s forum to date. Implementing feedback we received along the way, we worked with the Anchorage Museum on a seating design that was fluid and casual. In addition to building time to socialize in our agenda, this seating choice allowed for more meaningful connections in between our dynamic panels & presenters 🔥

We’ll most likely be shouting our thanks from the rooftops for the next few weeks, but we had to share a few shots from the afternoon. Thank you to our volunteers, speakers, event hostess, panel hostesses, keynote speaker, photographer, videographer - and to you, for supporting our mission! Feeling focused, rejuvenated and ready for the business ahead 🙌🏽

11/17/2023

This week has been...challenging! But as WE do, we survived it - and we're ready for tomorrow's The 49th State Women's Forum: Unfinished Business. There are just under 30 tickets remaining. We have so many people to thank, including: our volunteers, speakers, panelists, WPLAK board members - and every single person who purchased a ticket to support our mission.

Thanks to our Supporters: The Anchorage Museum, Agnew : : Beck Consulting, & Beacon Media + Marketing.

Thank you to our Sponsors: GCI, Cook Inlet Lending Center, Inc. AK, & Akela Space.

Special thanks to TRI Distinction, Polar Bear Gifts and GCI for the awesome giveaways! And special thanks to: Angela Cox, Curtis Waller, Jovell Rene, AKboardmatch.org & Wild Fork Catering

Talk about a group effort - we're drowning in gratitude. See you tomorrow

11/14/2023

11/13/2023

Need a FREE headshot for personal or professional use? WPLAK and Akela Space are teaming up to provide FREE headshots for those in attendance at The 49th State Women's Forum: Unfinished Business! The headshot booth will be open from 12P - 2P at this year's event. Make sure to be camera ready