06/01/2026
Today marks the official start of the 2026–2027 Young Women’s Alliance term.
As we welcome our new Board of Directors and look ahead to the term before us, President Lillian Hartman shares a note on community, leadership, and the future of YWA.
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“As we begin a new YWA term, I’m filled with excitement for what’s ahead and gratitude for the women who make this organization what it is.
In a world where genuine connection can feel harder to find, organizations like YWA are essential.
Many of us are navigating demanding careers, major life transitions, uncertainty, and challenges that can feel overwhelming to carry alone. More than ever, women need spaces where they can find support, encouragement, opportunity, and community.
Since 1993, YWA has been a place where women build friendships, grow as leaders, give back to the community, and find support through various stages of life and career. It’s an organization where confidence is built, opportunities are created, and lasting relationships begin.
This kind of community doesn’t happen by accident. It exists because of members, leaders, volunteers, alumni, and sponsors who continue to invest in one another and in the future of this organization. For more than 30 years, women have given their time, talents, energy, and hearts to YWA, ensuring this community continues to thrive for the women who come after them.
As we look ahead, we’re focused on strengthening what makes YWA special: investing in our members, building a sustainable leadership experience, ensuring the long-term health of the organization, and showing up more clearly in our community.
Most importantly, we remain committed to supporting, connecting, and empowering women.
I’m incredibly grateful for the opportunity to serve alongside this talented leadership team and for every member who chooses to be part of this community.
The relationships formed, the leaders developed, and the impact made through YWA are reminders of what can happen when women invest in one another.
Thank you for being part of what comes next.”
