Women in STEM Emerging Leaders Workshop
2026-09-11 13:00 - 14:30 UTC | University of Dallas SB Hall, 2925 Gorman Drive, Irving, TX, 75062, United States
📅 Date: Friday, September 11, 2026 📍
Location: The University of Dallas, 1845 E Northgate Dr, Irving, TX 75062
A 90 minutes Workshop for female STEM college students and early-career women in STEM professions.

The workshop will provide emerging female STEM leaders with knowledge and skills in:

Foundational leadership principles (the theory of what leadership is)

Principles and attributes of STEM leadership

Foundational skills for emerging STEM leaders, particularly women

A research-informed model of leadership development for women in STEM
What informal and emerging leadership looks like in practice in STEM

Systemic gender barriers in STEM industries that can impact women’s career progression, along with a model of protective factors (and associated strategies) to help positively navigate these

Identifying their individual STEM purpose

The role of resilience as a protective factor for women in STEM and how to intentionally build resilience

Through an interactive approach, the workshop will also assist participants to learn from their peers and build peer networks.
Don’t miss out on this incredible event! Registration opens in February 2026.
Workshop is offered by:
Dr. Susan McGinty, PHDFounder & CEO at AYA Leadership

Dr Susan McGinty is the CEO and Founder of Aya Leadership, a specialized leadership development partner for STEM and Security organizations that priorities diversity. Susan works with organizations to uplift women into leadership roles, and develop sustainable and diverse leadership pipelines as a foundation for business sustainability, growth, and innovation. She works with leaders globally to strengthen their leadership skills and develop high‑performing and resilient
teams and organizations.
Aya Leadership has a range of leadership development options specifically tailored for STEM women at all levels, and a range of gender inclusive leadership workshops for STEM leaders, that can be delivered either online or in person. To discuss your organization’s leadership development needs and enquire about workshop availability during 2025, please get in touch with Susan at susan@ayaleadership.com or visit her website at https://ayaleadership.com/

Expand Your Leadership Impact Masterclass
2026-09-11 15:00 - 16:30
📅 Date: Friday, September 11, 2026 📍
Location: The University of Dallas, 1845 E Northgate Dr, Irving, TX 75062
A 90 minutes Masterclass for female STEM leaders focused on strategies and tools to unlock confident and authentic leadership.

Using a coaching foundation, this Masterclass will provide female STEM leaders with knowledge and growth in:

Leading with authenticity: applying your values, purpose and strengths
Amplifying inherent female leadership traits
Expanding their voice, visibility and influence
Understanding protective factors for female STEM leaders and how to apply them
Applying resilience and wellbeing strategies to their busy life
How to leverage leadership development via a research-informed model of leadership development for women in STEM

Through an interactive approach, the workshop will also assist participants to learn from their peers and build peer networks.

Don’t miss out on this incredible event! Registration opens in February 2026.
Workshop is offered by:
Dr. Susan McGinty, PHDFounder & CEO at AYA Leadership

Dr Susan McGinty is the CEO and Founder of Aya Leadership, a specialized leadership development partner for STEM and Security organizations that priorities diversity. Susan works with organizations to uplift women into leadership roles, and develop sustainable and diverse leadership pipelines as a foundation for business sustainability, growth, and innovation. She works with leaders globally to strengthen their leadership skills and develop high‑performing and resilient
teams and organizations.
Aya Leadership has a range of leadership development options specifically tailored for STEM women at all levels, and a range of gender inclusive leadership workshops for STEM leaders, that can be delivered either online or in person. To discuss your organization’s leadership development needs and enquire about workshop availability during 2025, please get in touch with Susan at susan@ayaleadership.com or visit her website at https://ayaleadership.com/

Women in STEM Leadership Annual Conference
2026-09-12 08:00 - 16:00
