Women Leading Government Conference - (Hybrid) - Remote Access - Live Webinar via Zoom
Sponsored by: Maine Women Leading Government
Date: 5/12/2026 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Location: Virtually as a Zoom Webinar
Time: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Presenter(s): Lisa Reagan, Dirigo Safety, LLC; Dirigo RMS; Maine Department of Labor Commissioner Laura Fortman and Permanent Commission on the Status of Women Executive Director Elinor Higgins;
Cost: $75.00
Who Should Attend:
The Maine Women Leading Government Conference welcomes women working in public service at the local, county, state, and federal levels across all career paths. Whether you work in town administration, code enforcement, public works, finance, clerical services, management, or are exploring a future in government, you belong here.
This event is open to current and aspiring leaders, students, retired public servants, and professionals who partner with government and share a commitment to supporting women in leadership. Together, we come to connect, learn, and strengthen women’s leadership across Maine.
Agenda:
8:30 – 9:00 a.m. Registration
9:00 – 9:15 a.m. Welcome and Introductions
9:15– 12:00 p.m. Women Leadership for Local Government
Planned topics include:
- Exploring and Overcoming Imposter Syndrome
- Setting, Resetting, and Maintaining Healthy Professional Boundaries
- Wellness and Sustainable Work-Life Balance in Public Sector Leadership
- Advanced Communication and Presentation Skills for Leaders
- Leading with Influence Rather Than Positional Power
- Understanding the Stages of Conflict and Effective De-escalation
- Conducting Smooth and Effective Transition Meetings
Presenter: Lisa Reagan, Dirigo Safety, LLC; Dirigo RMS
10:30 – 10:45 a.m. Break
12:00– 1:00 p.m. Lunch and Networking
1:00 – 3:00 p.m. Bridging the Gap: Women's Challenges and Collective Solutions
This interactive session will include a data presentation focused on women’s labor and employment, as well as an overview of state tools, policies, and programs that support success and wellbeing at work. Participants will engage in small group discussions and will have opportunities for Q&A.
Presenters: Maine Department of Labor Commissioner Laura Fortman and Permanent Commission on the Status of Women Executive Director Elinor Higgins
Hybrid Cancellation Policy
Cancellations must be submitted using this Cancellation form to cancel your registration for an event. Cancellations received before 5/6/26 will be assessed a $15 administrative fee for processing. Registration changes (switching from in-person to virtual or vice versa) will be assessed a $15 administrative fee for processing. Cancellations received on/after 5/6/26 will be charged 50% of the course fee. Any registrant who does not attend and does not cancel their registration (i.e., no-show) and any cancellation received the day of the event will be charged the full registration fee.
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