Women in LeadHERship Conference
- LSUS Alumni
- Feb 26
- 3 min read
The Women in LeadHERship Conference is hosted annually by LSU Shreveport with the help of dedicated female community members. This conference brings together women from across the Ark-La-Tex to discuss Health, Empowerment and Resiliency, uplifting women from all backgrounds in the process.
This annual event attracts women from a wide range of industries and career stages—from ambitious students to established local leaders and entrepreneurs—creating a powerful platform for inspiration, networking and professional growth.
Event Details
Date: Friday, March 20, 2026Time: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PMLocation: University Center Ballroom, LSU Shreveport Campus, One University Place, Shreveport, LA 71115
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Student attendees from any institution may apply for scholarships to offset registration costs. Fill out the student scholarship application here.
Agenda Overview
8:30 a.m. - 8:50 a.m.: Registration & Welcome - UC BallroomAttendees check in & receive welcome packetsLight refreshmentsNetworking encouraged
8:50 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.: Kick off by Carla Burgos - UC BallroomOverview of the day & conference objectives
9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.: Keynote Speaker Dr. Latora Grant Scott - UC Ballroom“Invisible Exhaustion: The Real Cost of Putting Everyone Else First”Introduction: Dr. Heather CarpenterQ & A Session
10:00 a.m. - 10:15 a.m.: Morning BreakLight refreshments availableRestroom breakNetworking encouraged
10:15 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.: Empowerment Breakout Session - UC Theatre or Networking - UC Ballroom“Leadership Unlocked: Building Bold Careers At Any Age”Speaker: Ms. Lindora Baker
11:00 a.m. - 11:05 a.m.: Quick Break
11:05 a.m. - 12:05 p.m.: Keynote Speaker Dr. Tiffany George-Issac - UC Ballroom“Permission to Lead: Letting Go of Limits & Leveling Up”Introduction: Shanaé ElbertQ & A Session
12:05 p.m. - 12:50 p.m.: Lunch Break - UC BallroomLunch availableRestroom BreakNetworking encouraged
12:50 p.m. - 1:35 p.m.: Health Breakout Session - UC Theater or Networking - UC Ballroom“Care for the Caregiver; A survival Plan for Those Who Do It All”Speaker: Anita Sharma
1:35 p.m. - 1:40 p.m.: Quick Break
1:40 p.m. - 2:25 p.m.: Resilience Breakout Session - UC Theater or Networking - UC Ballroom“Resilient AF: The Art of Rising When Life Falls Apart”Speaker: Constance Patel
2:25 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.: Quick Break
2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.: Keynote Speaker Lisa Arendell - UC Ballroom“Still I Rise: Transforming Setbacks into Comebacks”Introduction: Shelley MooreQ & A Session
3:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.: Closing Remarks & Thank You - UC BallroomSummary of the day by Helena WilsonAcknowledgment of Speakers & breakout leadersKey takeaways on health, empowerment, & resiliencyFinal words of encouragement for continued leadership development & closingremarks by Renisha Sanders
Women in LeadHERship
Health Keynote: Dr. Latora Grant Scott
Invisible Exhaustion: The Real Cost of Putting Everyone Else First
9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. | University Center Ballroom
Empowerment Keynote: Dr. Tiffany George-Isaac
Permission to Lead: Letting Go of Limits and Leveling Up
11:05 a.m. - 12:05 p.m. | University Center Ballroom
Resilience Keynote: Lisa Arendell
Still I Rise: Transforming Setbacks into Comebacks
2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. | University Center Ballroom
Empowerment Breakout Session: Ms. Lindora Baker
“Leadership Unlocked: Building Bold Careers At Any Age”
10:15 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
University Center Theater
Health Breakout Session: Dr. Anita Sharma
“Care for the Caregiver: A Survival Plan for Those Who Do it All"
12:50 p.m. - 1:35 p.m.
University Center Theater
Resilience Breakout Session: Constance Patel
“Resilient AF: The Art of Rising When Life Falls Apart”
1:40 p.m. - 2:25 p.m.
University Center Theater
Sponsors & Vendors
Sponsors: Want to sponsor this conference to get in front of the female movers and shakers of the area? Fill out our conference general donation form.
Vendors: This year's conference will have a vendor tabling component. If you'd like to have a vendor table, view our conference vendor table information. Table setups are only $40!
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