Mission & Values
Our mission is to build a community of diverse women leaders through discussion, education, advocacy, connection, and leadership development to empower all women to lead where they land.
At CWD we..
Amplify all women’s voices through discussion, education, and advocacy to create a more equitable world.
We discuss, educate, and advocate on the most pressing issues affecting women today. We use an intersectional lens to better understand and represent the needs and interests of all women and use our platform to amplify the voices of women who may not be heard in other settings. Our members aren’t afraid to discuss controversial topics and encourage difficult conversations that challenge the status quo. We bring in speakers who can share their lived experiences, knowledge, perspective, and stories on key issues. Through discussion, education, and advocacy, we work for a more equitable future.
We discuss, educate, and advocate for issues affecting women.
Inspire and empower women leaders through leadership development.
Through our leadership development opportunities, we inspire and empower women leaders. We believe that every woman can be a leader no matter their age, role, job, or industry.
For over 20 years, we have helped women become powerful leaders through education, connection, and mentorship. Through our monthly events, leadership programs, and international delegations, our members learn the skills and tools to take on the world, achieve their dreams, and make positive changes in their lives and communities.
We inspire and empower women leaders to lead where they land.
Create opportunities to foster deep connections through our diverse community of influential women.
Our diverse community of influential women fosters deep connections and opportunities for people from different backgrounds, multiple generations, and varied professions. We focus on creating a safe, inclusive, and fun environment that encourages members to engage and accelerate their ideas. Our strong network is committed to helping one another advance in their careers and in their lives. We promote the global connectedness of women through our trips abroad and create opportunities while building lasting friendships.
Our diverse community provides connection and opportunity.
Definitions
Diversity
Diversity refers to the presence of women of different backgrounds, identities, and lived experiences that include but are not limited to race, ethnicity, nationality, gender identity, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, religious affiliation, and political affiliation.
Equity
Equity refers to the work we do to address systemic injustice and promote fairness for all through our events, programs, and advocacy.
Inclusion
Inclusion refers to an outcome in which women of diverse backgrounds, lived experiences, and identities feel welcome to participate fully in all discussions, events, and programs and know that their perspectives are valued and respected.
We value…
Diversity + Inclusion
We welcome and make space for women from all backgrounds who respect the CWD values.
We foster diversity, equity, and inclusiveness, and we practice those values and behaviors ourselves.
Dialogue
The impact of thoughtful dialogue.
We create an environment that encourages difficult conversations that challenge the status quo. We foster an understanding of our cultures and differences through respectful exchanges of ideas and information to develop deeper conversations and relationships.
Democracy
The principles of democracy.
We welcome all women’s voices and participation and create better outcomes when multiple voices are involved. We invite full participation in our decision-making processes. We act with integrity and hold each other accountable to demonstrate these values.
Women in Leadership
The power of women in leadership.
We believe that strong inclusive leadership can generate positive change in our communities.
We support advocacy for policies and practices that advance women everywhere.
We are committed to providing education that develops informed and skillful leaders who are dedicated to creating positive change.
We encourage continuous learning and growth.
Community
The importance of bringing women together in community.
We respect the inherent value of each person. We seek to actively listen, celebrate, and engage with kindness and purpose to provide meaningful interactions that connect people from all perspectives, cultures beliefs, lived experiences, and identities.
We provide a safe environment to explore differences in a manner consistent with these values. We acknowledge that myriad points of view exist and contribute to the rich diversity of life.
Connection
The joy of authentic connection.
We come together to build community through meaningful and joyful connections.
We gather locally and globally to celebrate, support and enrich the lives of the women in Washington State and beyond.
We believe through the power of relationships, we amplify our voices and our impact.