WIS PDX Leadership Bootcamp

In STEM fields, both in academia and industry, fewer and fewer women hold leadership positions as they advance in their career whereas this trend is the opposite for men. This disparity is even more drastic among women of color and those of other marginalized identities.

WIS PDX’s Leadership Bootcamp is a 4-part series that includes small, group discussion and assignments. Attendees learn to understand their potential to be confidence and effective leaders by exploring their leadership style and learning key leadership skills and approaches.

Sessions are offered 4x per year.

To learn more about STEM career progression patterns by gender and race, click here.

Our Leadership Bootcamp offers an intimate co-learning group for 4 biweekly sessions to discuss what leadership means to us, what challenges we face, and how we can collectively build skills and community to increase opportunities for women in STEM leadership. This course integrates concepts and ideas from Brene Brown, Simon Sinek, Christy Glass, Alison Cook, Reshma Saujani, Larisa Halilović, and more.

By the end of the course, you will have:

  • A deeper understanding of yourself, your values, and what drives you to lead

  • Learned key skills and approaches and how to apply them within your leadership style

  • A community of other women leaders who you can support you throughout your future

What our participants say:

  • "This course really made me consider progressing as a leader in a much more personal development way- rather than just considering hard skills associated with productive leadership, I feel like I am more focused on developing myself as a person and how that will impact my leadership capabilities."

    WIS PDX Leadership Boot Camp Participant (2025)

  • "I was able to start drilling down to who I am as a leader to find my core story and values. I also gained skills and tools to leverage my personal leadership to help my team."

    WIS PDX Leadership  Boot Camp Participant (2022)

  • "Enjoyed the opportunity to talk with other leaders about leadership, and discussing ideas about leadership and improving ourselves and our teams. I appreciated how the group dynamic allows you to see yourself in the eyes of the other women. That was really powerful."

    WIS PDX Leadership Boot Camp Participant (2022)

  • "I cannot stress enough how insightful and empowering this program is!"

    WIS PDX Leadership Boot Camp Participant (2024)

Register for the next session below.

If the session is full, you will be added to the waitlist for the following session.