Cape Women's Leadership Initiative

Build Your Cape-Wide Network

This leadership development program offers an exciting opportunity for emerging women leaders on the Cape to acquire vital leadership skills essential for personal and professional growth. The program is designed to be engaging and collaborative, fostering a supportive team environment. 

Participants will benefit from a variety of workshops conducted by dynamic facilitators. They will also gain insights and strategies for success from accomplished Cape women leaders through mentoring sessions and ongoing coaching.
CWLI at Wequassett

2025 Cape Women's Leadership Initiative Participants

Who should apply?

The program is designed for high-performing female-identifying leaders. It is open to all career stages, but may be especially relevant for those with roles such as: supervisor, coordinator, manager, or director.

Key Benefits

Equip yourself with strategies (and a network!) to get where you want to go. Session topics will include: defining your leadership identity and style; improving communication and negotiation skills; and developing your career roadmap.

What to Expect

CWLI will help you grow with new ideas and tools focused on self-leadership and team management. Explore your potential through introspection and constructive criticism and harness your strengths as you become the best version of yourself!

We covered how to lead, how to seek out leadership, how to communicate as a leader, and how to center yourself—mentally and physically—so you can be more present as a leader.
Julie Woodward
2023 Leadership Cohort

Abby Crowell

Strategy Advancement Advisor, Humana

Allanah Bodah

CEO, The Karibbean Lounge

Angela Prout

Co-Founder, Shored Up Digital

Ashley Woodworth

Yoga Instructor & Sound Meditation Facilitator

Brianna Freeman

Technology Consulting Senior Manager

Catheren Andrade

Marketing Manager, Spinal Technology

Danette Atsalis

Director of Marketing, Cape Cod Package Store

Diane Todd

Optometrist, Nauset Optical

Gretchen Williams

Director of Operations, Cape Destinations

Jessica Brown

Owner, Cape Cod Cleaning

Jillian Russo

Owner, Quench Training for Women

Joslyn Bonfini Beasley

Assistant Project Manager, Polhemus Savery DaSilva

Julie Woodward

Attorney, La Tanzi, Spaulding & Landreth

Karina Polk

Banking Center Manager, Cape Cod 5

Kat Pannill

Senior Development Manager, WE CAN

Katherine Marvullo

Administrative Specialist, E.J. Jaxtimer Builder

Keniqua Smith

Owner, Hair By KenniKay

Kimberly Kvietok

Branch Manager & Small Business Specialist

Ksenia Pryme

Marketing & Communications Specialist, Tighe & Bond

Lara Henry

Marketing Director, Payomet Performing Arts Center

Leanne Anderson

Marketing and Events Manager, Cape Cod Beer

Lillie Peterson-Wirtanen

Assistant Director, Mass Audubon

Lori Oteri

Account Manager, Palley Advertising

Maddie Gross

Product Marketing Manager, Springboards.ai

Mairead McGonagle

Founder, Harlow Creative Cape Cod

Margaret Grimm

Associate Attorney, La Tanzi, Spaulding & Landreth

Mariia Watts

Project Accountant, Tighe & Bond

Melissa Kolcz

Client Experience Manager, Beacon Financial Planning

Natalia Bonfini

Owner, Bonfini Entertainment

Natalia Frois

CEO and Founder, International Business Relations

Risa Oliveira-Ramos

Owner, Captain by the Bay

Sarah Mason

Owner, Cape Cod Nail Co.

Saraphina Churchill

Graphic Designer, Provincetown Magazine

Savannah Reynolds

Structural Staff Engineer, Tighe & Bond

Shannon Nydam

Assistant Manager, Progran Services

Stacy Duffany

Owner, Sola Sister Co.

Stephanie Spadoni

Project Manager, AECOM

Stephanie Dennehy

Executive Vice President, Chief Marketing Officer, Cape Cod 5

Tara Cronin

Director of Resource Development, Habitat for Humanity