International Black Womens Public Policy Institute

08/19/2026

Our Sisters doing there work!!! I am so proud of them. ♥

06/27/2026

Today we did a thing!!!! Hosted a successful graduation ceremony in Nassau Bahamas for the Dorothy I. Height Global Leadership Academy. Six years, 97 graduates, 14 countries! High Five Dean Monorvi Asampong ❤️😊

Stay tuned, there is much more to this story!!!

06/24/2026

We are preparing to celebrate the graduation of Cohort #6 of the Dorothy I. Height Global Leadership Academy this Saturday in beautiful Nassau, Bahamas, I find myself reflecting on a journey that began during one of the most uncertain periods of our lifetime.

In 2021, during the COVID-19 pandemic, when so much of the world had come to a standstill, we made a decision. Rather than retreat, we would invest in leadership. Rather than wait for better days, we would prepare women to help create them.
What began as a response to crisis has become a powerful global movement.

When the Class of 2026 crosses the stage this weekend, the Academy will have graduated 97 women representing 14 countries. These remarkable leaders join a growing network of Black women who are shaping communities, influencing policy, leading organizations, building businesses, mentoring others, and creating the world we all deserve to see.

History teaches us that God often uses difficult seasons to prepare extraordinary leaders. When Esther was called to become a queen, she was first given a crisis. Today, I see an army of queens rising across the globe, women who are building, developing, advocating, serving, and leading with courage, wisdom, and purpose. Women who understand that self-care is not selfish, that collaboration is powerful, and that sustainable leadership requires both strength and grace.

The photos shared here represent more than meetings and events. They capture leadership in motion. They reflect Black women convening across sectors and across borders, sitting at tables of influence, sharing strategies, solving problems, lifting one another, and creating pathways for future generations.
They remind us that our collective success is tied to our willingness to love one another, support one another, and think about the well-being of others as thoughtfully as we think about ourselves.
As we celebrate this week's convenings and the graduation of another outstanding class, I am filled with gratitude, hope, and anticipation for what lies ahead.

The legacy continues. The work continues. And the world is better because these women answered the call.

05/21/2026

I have so many women in my life where shared experiences are more than memories. They are marked moments of growth and of Joy.

A moment of gratitude ❤️

05/20/2026

We are so very proud of the work of this organization. As we prepare for the graduation of cohort #6, we are also preparing to welcome new candidates for next year. Take a look, this might be for you.

04/02/2026

Salute to US!!!!! International Women's Day. For 17 years the International Black Women's Public Policy Institute has convened women in ten countries, building and supporting the leadership of women who understand that we will always be connected and that georgraphy does not prevent us from seeing each other and supporting each other. This is who we are and what we do! www.ibwppi.org

03/31/2026

Meet The Board-2026-2028

Founded in 2009, the International Black Women’s Public Policy Institute was created from a strong belief: by fostering connections among Black women of diverse backgrounds, ages, and cultures, the co-founders aimed to advance humanity through kindness, leadership, and public policy initiatives.

Today, that vision is alive in a powerful new way. This Black History Month, we honor this significant moment where twenty-three brilliant women from diverse backgrounds, countries, and cities across the United States, representing multiple generations, have come together as one unified Board of Directors to serve and lead the International Black Women’s Public Policy Institute into its next chapter.

This is more than governance. This is legacy in motion. This is a story of faith in God, faith in purpose, and faith in one another. This is a story of courage, the courage to lead, to speak, to build, and to protect spaces for Black women and girls globally. This is our story of deep roots grounded in truth, service, sisterhood, and the unwavering belief in our divine and historical contribution to humanity. Witness, in real time, what happens when Black women stand fully in who we are as innovators, protectors, visionaries, bridge builders, policy influencers, and global connectors. Witness what is happening with Black women and through Black women at a time that is meant to break us apart. Our readiness is not accidental. It is intentional. It is ancestral. It is prophetic. It is powerful!

IBWPPI demonstrates what can happen when we choose to embrace the truth about ourselves and our purpose for serving.
And this is only the beginning.

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Who We Are Who We Are The women who make up the International Black Women’s Public Policy Institute (IBWPPI), are committed to IBWPPI’s vision of enhancing lives globally, through acts of kindness and good public policy. Board of Directors Advisory Board

02/20/2026

International Women’s Day in Barbados

We are honored to welcome the women of Barbados and members of the global diaspora residing on the island to join us for a powerful gathering of leadership, legacy, and global sisterhood.

Hilton Barbados Resort | Bridgetown
Saturday, March 7, 2026
10:00 AM – 2:30 PM

International Black Women’s Public Policy Institute
17th Annual Board Retreat & Key Influencers Luncheon
Day Pass Available (Includes Session I + Key Influencers Luncheon)
Session I | 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM

Rooted in Legacy, Rising in Power – A Global Conversation

Panel Discussion featuring local leaders and expatriates
Moderator: Michellene Davis, Esq., Director, IBWPPI
Featuring global voices in leadership, policy, and social impact:
• Mary-Frances Winters
• Georgia Brown
• Jeanne K. Wardford


Key Influencers Luncheon | 12:30 PM – 2:30 PM
(Invited, Not Yet Confirmed) Special Guests Include:
• The Hon. Mia Amor Mottley, Prime Minister of Barbados
• The Hon. Holly J. Mitchell, Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors
• The Hon. Paula A. Cox, Former Premier of Bermuda
• The Hon. Katherine Forbes-Smith, Former President of the Senate of The Bahamas

🎟 Registration: $150
Limited seating. Advance registration required. https://forms.gle/JGRnX8ibNspr2maA7

International Black Women’s Public Policy 17th Annual Board Retreat and Key Influencers Luncheon Day Pass Registration: $150 (Includes Session 1 & Key Influencer Luncheon 10:00 AM – 2:30 PM

02/11/2026

Meet the Board of IBWPPI