Patsy T. Mink Leadership Alliance
Women committed to personal growth, professional impact and community leadership
Program Details
The Patsy T. Mink Leadership Alliance was launched in 2016 to increase the representation of women executives in Hawaii. Today we celebrate an alumni base of 150 Mink Leaders representing diverse industries including Finance, Health, Energy, Education, Insurance, Construction, Legal, State and Government Agencies as well as Entrepreneurs and Non-Profits.
The Patsy T. Mink Leadership Alliance is a 10-month program designed for professional women leaders and entrepreneurs who are committed to personal growth, professional impact, and community leadership. This program further develops management and leadership skills in an effort to increase the representation of women executives in Hawai‘i. Through facilitated sessions, the cohort will have the opportunity to engage directly with established business professionals and build alliances with fellow Mink Leaders.
Who is right for the program:
The Patsy T. Mink Leadership Alliance is looking for a diverse group of female professionals representing a variety of industries from non-profit, corporate, government sectors and entrepreneurs.
Do you have at least five years of leadership experience in your organization or the community?
Do you have a growth mindset?
Are you a high potential, life-long learner?
Do you love challenges and problem solving?
Are you interested in developing your financial acumen?
Do you have a desire to strengthen and grow your strategic thinking capacity?
Do you want to lead and inspire teams?
Do you want to build your social capital and strengthen your personal & professional relationships?
Do you seek to make a positive impact in the community?
Do you want to enhance your influence and negotiation skills?
Time Commitment:
This is a 10-month program culminating in a Graduation Ceremony. Over the 10 months, attendance is required at 18 of the 20 sessions in order to graduate with a certificate.
Expectations:
This program is designed to advance management and leadership skills. The cohort will have the opportunity to engage directly with established business professionals and build alliances with fellow Mink Leaders.
Course of Study:
Graduates of the Patsy T. Mink leadership Alliance will enhance their business leadership skills with topics ranging from Change Leadership, Diversity/Equity/Inclusion, Community & Civic Impact, and Financial Business Acumen. Additionally, the cohort will have reserved seating at four Mink Wahine events, and special seating and coaching at the Wahine Forum Conference.
Program Cost
$4,500 per person
key dates
Patsy T. Mink Leadership Alliance is offered once a year
Cohort 9, August 22, 2024 - May 22, 2025
2024 - 2025: Cohort 9 Applications opens - March 1, 2024
Cohort 9 Information Session - April 25, 2024 at 5:30pm (Register)
In-Person at YWCA Laniakea (Downtown Honolulu)
Cost: FREE
Learn more about the Patsy T. Mink Leadership Alliance program and get answers to your questions. Interested applicants are encouraged to attend.
Cohort 9 Application Closes - May 31, 2024
Cohort 9 In-Person Applicant Interviews - June 17 - 18, 2024
Cohort 9 Orientation - August 22, 2024
Organization & Participant Benefits
Leadership development of a professional in your organization
Exclusive opportunities with recognized community leaders at special events
Reserved seating at the Wahine Forum Conference, the state's top conference exclusively designed for women business leaders
Exclusive breakout session with the Wahine Forum Conference keynote speaker
Reserved seating for participants at four Wahine Leadership Series events
Custom workshops led by local executive women, change leaders, and influencers
Opportunity to join the MCBL Advisory Board
Continued fellowship through Mink Leader Alumni Council
Company recognition as a contributor to the Patsy T. Mink Leadership Alliance and participant recognition as an emerging leader in their community will be publicized in select digital and print marketing materials
Mink Leader Graduation Ceremony
The Pasty T. Mink Leadership Alliance is open to all qualified applicants. We seek to have a diverse group of women from a variety of fields and industries and will select only one applicant per company, per cohort.
