The Connie Wimer Women’s Leadership Program at Morningside University helps undergraduate women accelerate their professional growth and development. Through seminars, lectures, workshops, mentorships, and hands-on activities, the program guides its participants in the development of essential skills related to leadership, networking, negotiating, service and ethical behavior. Women in leadership roles at businesses, government agencies, and not-for-profit organizations come to campus to share their stories and offer advice.
SUPPORT THE PROGRAM
You can donate to the Connie Wimer Women’s Leadership Program using the button below or by phone with your debit or credit card by calling the Institutional Advancement Office at 712-274-5450, Monday – Friday from 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. CST.
ABOUT
CONNIE WIMER
The leadership program is named in honor of Connie Wimer, an active Iowa business leader and member of the Morningside University Board of Directors. Wimer has championed leadership development for women and their advancement throughout her career. She is chair of Business Publications Corporation in Des Moines and was the first woman to chair the Des Moines Chamber of Commerce and to be elected to the Greater Des Moines Committee’s Business Hall of Fame. Wimer also is an inductee into the Iowa Women’s Hall of Fame.
The Lillian Dimmitt Excellence in Women’s Leadership Award
The Lillian Dimmitt Excellence in Women’s Leadership Award is an annual award celebrating remarkable women who demonstrate exceptional leadership, mentorship, contributions to the Morningside community, and have made a significant influence and impact in their respective fields.