Women in Leadership – Mission Statement
“Our mission is to empower and elevate women and their allies by fostering inclusive leadership, authentic self-expression, and meaningful relationships within the project management profession and community.”
5:30-6 Networking
6-7 Speaker
7-7:30 Networking and Closing
Core thesis: Your energy is one of your most important leadership assets. How you protect it determines and happiness at work and in life.
Speakers

Lori Frey Wells
Staff Vice President, Elevance Heath
Lori Frey Wells is a healthcare leader, licensed attorney, and speaker with more than 20 years of experience at Fortune 100 companies, guiding organizations through complex regulatory, legal, operational, and organizational challenges. She is recognized for building trusted, high-performing teams and for achieving precedent-setting outcomes.
A passionate advocate for women in leadership, Lori speaks on topics including Leading with Courage, Navigating Paradox, Overcoming Self-Doubt, Protecting your Energy: Strategic Performance & Sustainable Leadership and Releasing the Pressure of “Doing It All.” Her approach blends practical leadership tools with authenticity, reflection, and connection—driving purpose-aligned outcomes and helping women lead powerfully without burnout or compromise.