Wisconsin Women's Network

10/13/2026

From learning how legislation moves forward to seeing the power of collective advocacy firsthand, the WWN Policy Institute is about turning knowledge into action. 💜

For Lekisha, a 2026 Policy Institute graduate, the experience was about more than just developing advocacy skills. It was about finding a supportive community of women, growing alongside fellow advocates, and discovering what’s possible when women come together to create meaningful change.

Ready to start your own Policy Institute journey?

Apply for the 2027 Policy Institute by midnight tomorrow, October 14! Learn more and apply at https://wiwomensnetwork.org/policy-institute.

10/12/2026

Today, on Indigenous Peoples’ Day, we honor the strength, resilience, rich histories, and enduring contributions of Indigenous peoples—the original caretakers of this land. May this day serve as a reminder to continue learning from and uplifting Indigenous voices and communities while recognizing the importance of respect, understanding, and self-determination.

10/09/2026

WWN Policy Institute applications are due next week!

Don't miss your chance to be part of this four-month training program that equips women from across Wisconsin with the skills and confidence to advocate, lead, and make a lasting impact.

Applications and recommendations for the 2027 Policy Institute are due Wednesday, October 14.

Learn more and apply: wiwomensnetwork.org/policy-institute

10/08/2026

Join the Zonta Club of Madison and Zonta Madison Foundation on Thursday, October 15, at 6:00pm at the Barrymore Theatre for a film festival fundraiser featuring award-winning films by and about women!

The evening will feature six thought-provoking short films highlighting diverse voices and issues affecting women and girls, followed by a facilitated discussion. Proceeds will support Zonta’s community grants and college-level STEM and leadership scholarships for women. 💜

See the post below for tickets and more information!

Zonta purse sale madison

10/07/2026

There's still time to submit applications for Artful Women 2026! We encourage both new and returning artists to participate in this milestone anniversary exhibition. Our goal is to feature at least 40 artists in honor of 40 years of Artful Women! ✨

Participation in this juried art show is a fantastic opportunity to showcase your work, connect with fellow artists, and support the mission of the Wisconsin Women’s Network.

Apply today or spread the word to the artists in your life. 🎨 Learn more at https://wiwomensnetwork.org/artful-women

Watercolor painting in graphic by Tina Hogle, past Artful Women participant.

10/06/2026

How does the work happening in our communities connect to the policies and systems shaping people’s everyday lives?

For 2025 graduate Latricia, the WWN Policy Institute helped make those connections clearer—linking what happens on the ground with the decisions that shape access to care, resources, and opportunity across Wisconsin.

The Policy Institute gives participants the opportunity to deepen their understanding of policy, strengthen their advocacy skills, collaborate with women across the state, and turn their experiences into action and meaningful change.

Ready to make the connection between the issues you care about and the policies that shape them?

📅 Apply for the 2027 Policy Institute by October 14.
🔗 wiwomensnetwork.org/policy-institute

10/05/2026

Applications are now open for the 2027 Wisconsin Women’s Network Mentorship Program!

Our free, year-long program connects college students and early-career women with experienced professionals for one-on-one mentorship, professional development, and a broader community of women supporting women.

Whether you’re looking for guidance as you navigate what’s next—or you’re ready to share what you’ve learned with another woman—we’d love to have you join us.

Applications are open for both mentees and mentors through November 13.

Learn more and apply: https://wiwomensnetwork.org/mentorship-program

10/01/2026

It’s been one week since applications opened—now is the time to apply!

Each year, the WWN Policy Institute brings together 25–30 women from across Wisconsin for intensive training in leadership, communications, and policy advocacy.

Through a series of four two-date retreats in Madison, participants engage in interactive learning, gain hands-on practice, and build connections with advocates and leaders across numerous fields. Women from all sectors, backgrounds, and levels of advocacy experience are encouraged to apply.

Applications close Wednesday, October 14. Start your application today and take the next step in building your advocacy and leadership skills.

🔗 Apply today: https://wiwomensnetwork.org/policy-institute

And help us reach women across Wisconsin: share this opportunity with someone you think belongs in the 2027 Policy Institute cohort!

09/28/2026

You might come to the Policy Institute for the skills and connections—but leave with a community you never expected.

For Amber, a 2025 Policy Institute graduate, the experience became about much more than professional growth. She found a sisterhood of women who recognized her strengths, encouraged her growth, and genuinely wanted to see one another succeed.

That sense of community is at the heart of the WWN Policy Institute: women learning together, supporting one another, and growing into powerful leaders across Wisconsin. 💜

Come for the skills. Find your community. See what’s possible.

📅 Apply for the 2027 Policy Institute by October 14: wiwomensnetwork.org/policy-institute

09/23/2026

Applications are now open for the 13th session of the Wisconsin Women’s Network Policy Institute!

This unique program offers hands-on leadership, communications, and policy advocacy training to 25-30 women from across Wisconsin. Through a series of four, two-day retreats in Madison, participants will strengthen their advocacy skills, learn how to navigate Wisconsin’s legislative process, and apply their passion for improving the lives of women and girls in our state.

Applications are welcome from women from all sectors and backgrounds, including individuals working or volunteering in nonprofit organizations, academia, philanthropy, labor unions, and government.

Learn more and apply by Wednesday, October 14: https://wiwomensnetwork.org/policy-institute