The 16/50 Project

Best time of year- City Open House last Sat connecting with citizens/ employees families, yesterday teaching the current class of @1650Project /future women leaders in City Gov't, & All Employee In-Service Monday focusing on our One City Mindset! What an energy boost!

.@nfbpa1 helped us close #WomensHistoryMonth strong - sharing how we’re making gender balance a reality for local gov in MI. Session featured Haley Snyder (City Mgr, Albion), Mariah Walton (City Mgr, Eastpointe), and Frances McMullan (City Mgr, Ypsilanti) - all program grads. 👏🏻

Women make up over 50% of Michigan’s population, but just 16% of the state's local chief admin officers. Join @MMLeague's @1650Project next Tuesday (3/29) and meet the force of women leading communities in Michigan. With @FordSchool P3E, @CLOSUP, and @UMich Democracy & Debate.

In honor #InternationalWomensDay I'm promoting the @1650Project - having real results increasing the # of women in local govt executive positions through training, mentoring, and promotion of field. I remember when I thought women couldn't be CMs. I'm glad that is changing!

This #InternationalWomensDay, we're thinking about women leaders - especially the ones in local government. Together we're forging equity for women and paving the way for future leaders to come. Learn more at 1650project.org. #BreakTheBias #SheLeadsGov #IWD2022 @MMLeague

Headed to the @ICMA Annual Conference in Portland? Join us! The #SheLeadsGov Network has 6 sessions for content and a reception to connect and converse. Several sessions will be live streamed for digital attendees. Event agenda and more available at conference.icma.org/event-agenda/.

I’ve been looking forward to this session at @ICMA since I saw it in the program. Always good to see and hear from @kowyatt. We also got a mention of the @1650Project ahead of a preview of the new Diversity Dashboard.

Also joining us for the September Women's Municipal Leadership Program: the remarkable @CMMadisonHgts Melissa Marsh to share her insight on leadership & success as a woman executive. Thank you, Melissa! #SheLeadsGov

Thank you @fleuryr68 for joining our Women's Municipal Leadership Program session last week representing @MIMunicipalExec. We value MME's continued support of the 16/50 Project! #SheLeadsGov @MMLeague

Congrats to WMLP 2020 grad Erin Quetell on her new position with Oakland County! #SheLeadsGov #ClimateAction @MMLeague

Happy to virtually kick off the latest class of the @MMLeague 1650 project's municipal leadership training for women officials. The in- depth program aims to increase the number of women chief administrators in local gov't by prepping individuals for these roles. #womenleaders

@MMLeague @EmilyKielis kicking off our women leading local government panel with @GVSU today! Part of our @1650Project efforts. Keep inspiring future leaders!

Had fun speaking with @oaklandu MPA students tonight about life in #localgov, peer support, & networking. Also got to highlight some of the great orgs & programs out there via @MIMunicipalExec, @ICMA, @ELGL50, & @1650Project. Thank you for the invite @matt_baumgarten!

Congratulations, Kate Hosier, the new City Manager of South Haven - a current Women’s Municipal Leadership Program participant! #WomenLead #SheLeadsGov

“We will only get more flexibility for everyone if we support those who already have it.” said Mason City Admin @DebStuart2 about leadership in the workplace during today’s Women’s Municipal Leadership Program, focused on the topic of economic development. #WomenLead #LocalGov

Problem solvers. Change makers. Leaders. Please join us in honoring & congratulating the impressive women who completed our 2019 Women's Municipal Leadership Program. We can't wait to watch them make their mark. #WomenLead #LocalGov @MMLeague

Nominations now open for Guido Leadership & Public Service Award and Sinclair Exceptional Service Award. Help us honor top-notch chief elected officials and @MMLeague supporters. @EmilyKielis @rigterink1 bit.ly/2jwDywE

1 DAY LEFT! Aspiring women: we want YOU! Women's Municipal Leadership Program is an exclusive professional dev opportunity for women interested in serving as local gov chief execs. Apply for 2020 program by 7/22. bit.ly/2DYapau @1650Project @rigterink1 @EmilyKielis

3 DAYS LEFT! Women’s Municipal Leadership Program arms women w/skills in municipal finance, econ dev & more. If you’re an aspiring female leader interested in local govt management career, learn more & apply by 7/22. bit.ly/2DYapau @1650Project @rigterink1 @EmilyKielis

Advance your career - remotely. This year's @1650Project Women's Municipal Leadership Program will be virtual. There are only two days left to apply. Don't wait! bit.ly/2CVgJlq #womenleadinggov #localgov #womenleaders #Michigan #publicadministration #citymanagement