INSPIRING CHANGE

Our mission is to connect socially responsible corporations and governments with a global network of talented women and youth equipped to transform businesses, workplaces, communities and the environment. Join us on a journey of economic growth and sustainability, global development, and social impact.

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At Women Leading International, we believe in the power of diverse women, inclusive leadership and socially responsible business. Our tailored programs are designed to help women and youth worldwide unlock their full potential, so that they can connect and drive sustainable growth and positive change.

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Companies and governments need reliable suppliers, effective partners, and exceptional talent pools in each country where they work. Women around the world - including young and older women, indigenous women, and those living with disabilities - have the drive, innovative solutions, and perseverance needed to transform economies and communities. What women need are opportunities to strengthen and showcase their leadership skills, access to capital and technology to jumpstart or expand their businesses, and secure sustainable jobs or contracts.

We help women, corporations and governments build a bridge to one another. Our LeadWell lab, Business Accelerator and Career Booster programs and Innovation Fund provide women and youth with the skills, tools, finance and networks they need to launch their business or career and give back to their communities. Our consulting services help socially responsible and sustainable companies and governments hire or partner with exceptional women changemakers.

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Our Services

We coach women worldwide on how to level up their leadership skills, lean into their purpose, connect authentically across borders, and prioritize their well-being.

LeadWell Lab

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We work with women and youth entrepreneurs in a 3-12 month program to test their business model, modernize their use of AI and other technology, and build capital, networks, and strategic partnerships.

Business Accelerator

We help companies and governments find hidden talent and enable those women and underserved men and youth to upscale their careers and access the jobs they deserve.

Career Booster

We provide tailored consulting packages to corporations, government agencies, and organizations in over 30 countries and with use of 12 different languages.

Consulting Services

Meet the Team

We have a dedicated team of over 50 staff and consultants who work in 15+ countries and use a collective 12 different languages.

Co-Executive Director

Elise Young

I have 25 years' experience working at the nexus of women’s and youth leadership development, economic advancement, and locally driven solutions. I have devoted my career to partnering with talented global women, men, youth, and people with disabilities - and their organizations, businesses and social enterprises - to help them actualize their vision and collectively advance sustainable economic growth and gender equality.

I am a master trainer and facilitator, who excels in building interactive and inspiring learning and co-creation experiences for organizational, government and business leaders around the world. Well trained in how to integrate high emotional intelligence and multi-cultural communication, I help a wide array of women, men and youth come together to strengthen their individual and collective leadership power.

Co-Executive Director

Andrea Bertone

I have 25 years' experience leading programs on global women's economic and political empowerment. With a doctorate in human trafficking and deep knowledge in how to support women's safeguarding, access to inclusive health, and education, I have partnered with women, men and all people in 30+ countries to ensure that empowerment programs uplift and cause no harm.

I have vast experience as a dynamic educator as an adjunct professor at George Washington University. I have also delivered hundreds of trainings around the world on gender equality, social inclusion and women's empowerment and use active listening, appreciative inquiry and emotionally intelligent curriculum to help teams build lasting results. I am well versed in how to co-create successful, inclusive and accessible empowerment programs.

Francophone Africa Representative

Daniel Tagali

I am an economist and agronomist with over 20 years' experience advancing sustainable programs throughout Francophone Africa in women's and youth's economic development. I excel in market analysis, program co-design, implementation, facilitation, monitoring and evaluation and partnership development.

I have done extensive work to help bring corporations, governments and organizations to the same table to co-create effective programming that build professional skills, businesses and jobs. I'm committed to access, equity and inclusion, knowing how to ensure that women's, youth's and people with disabilities' voices are front and center.

Co-Founders' Story

Elise Young and Andrea Bertone

We met 12 years ago at a coalition meeting on how to make global development work better for women and disenfranchised communities, and it was sisterhood at first sight. We've worked closely together across 3 organizations, 40 countries, and with hundreds of talented women and allies to do meaningful work that brings us joy. We've delivered hundreds of dynamic trainings on women's leadership, economic empowerment, gender equality, disability inclusion, and change management; organized 8 learning conferences across a dozen time zones; partnered with hundreds of changemakers across 6 continents; and marched together for global women's rights.

INSPIRING CHANGE

ABOUT

Our Services

Meet the Team

Co-Founders' Story

Women Leading International LLC