Women's Executive Council of Orlando

#ICYMI: Our March luncheon speaker, Arlene Blake, captivated everyone with her inspiring story of grit and resilience. As the Founder and Executive Director of Women on the Rise International, Inc., she is a visionary entrepreneur, sales leader, and creative strategist dedicated to engaging, inspiring, and empowering women in Central Florida and beyond. Attendees were thrilled to hear her speak. If you couldn't make the meeting, please join us for the April luncheon on Tuesday, April 8, at Second Harvest Food Bank. Register by visiting wecOrlando.com/luncheons.

We are now accepting applications for 2025 scholarships (June 30, 2025 application submission deadline): https://lnkd.in/eY2i7bsi Last year we awarded 48 scholarships in the amount of $1,972 each! Beginning in 1987, the Women’s Executive Council has granted scholarships to deserving women who are entering or attending colleges in the Central Florida area. This year the Women’s Executive Council will again be awarding scholarships of $1,972 each. The $1,972 scholarship commemorates the founding year of WEC: 1972

Join the WEC Sisterhood for our March luncheon, where we'll hear from Arlene Blake, a prominent entrepreneur, sales leader, and founder of Women on the Rise International, Inc., which empowers women through career advancement. In 2024, she secured a major investment for a program aimed at helping women build impactful careers. Arlene's accolades include recognition in the Legacy of Excellence Exhibit, the Rising Star Award from the Citrus Club, and being named a 'Woman Who Means Business' by the Orlando Business Journal. A Leadership Orlando alumna, Arlene was honored as 2022's 'Woman of the Year' by Orange Appeal Magazine. As a sought-after speaker, she focuses on empowering women to overcome barriers and achieve their goals.

Join the Women's Executive Council for our luncheons on the first Tuesday of every month. Enjoy a delicious lunch buffet, network with inspiring women, and hear from our featured speakers. This month, we're excited to hear from Beth Robertson, the Community Outreach Manager for Cookies for Kids' Cancer. With a background in the service industry focused on building relationships, Beth plays a vital role in funding research through innovative initiatives like cookie campaigns. Join us for the luncheon to learn about her two-decade journey as an advocate for childhood cancer research. You can purchase tickets at wecOrlando.com/store or find more information about our luncheons at wecOrlando.com/luncheons. We hope to see you there! #WECOrlando?#OrlandoLuncheons?#OrlandoProfessionals

In case you missed it, we kicked off our first monthly luncheon of the year with an inspiring presentation by our dynamic speaker, Monica M. Gordon, Ed.D., our 2024 Woman of the Year and Principal in the Orange County Public School District. Dr. Gordon shared her story about how education found her and discussed the four Vs of Leadership. All attendees left feeling inspired after enjoying a delicious lunch buffet and networking with remarkable women. Don’t miss our next luncheon! You can secure your ticket at wecOrlando.com/store or find more information about our luncheons at wecOrlando.com/luncheons.

Join us as we continue the celebration! ?? On Tuesday, January 14, we’ll hear from our first speaker of the year, Dr. Monica M. Gordon, the 2024 Woman of the Year and Principal of Orange County Public Schools. Start 2025 strong by joining us every first Tuesday of the month for our luncheons. Enjoy a delicious lunch buffet, network with powerhouse women, and be inspired by our speakers. You can purchase tickets at wecOrlando.com/store or find more information about our luncheons at wecOrlando.com/luncheons. We hope to see you there! #WECOrlando #OrlandoLuncheons #OrlandoProfessionals #Happy2025

The Women's Executive Council congratulates Nazliyan Duman, a 2024 WEC Scholarship awardee. #WECOrlando #Scholarships

The Women's Executive Council congratulates Lina Díaz, a 2024 WEC Scholarship awardee. We thank you, Michele Daugherty, for sponsoring this scholarship. #WECOrlando #Scholarships

The Women's Executive Council congratulates Diana F., a 2024 WEC Scholarship awardee. We thank you, Shelly Ferrone, CFP?, for sponsoring this scholarship.??#WECOrlando #Scholarships

The Women's Executive Council congratulates Amanda Cremeans, a 2024 WEC Scholarship awardee. We thank you, Nora Buning for sponsoring this scholarship. #WECOrlando #Scholarships