WIC Leadership Academy

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Prepare for career success and advancement

California has many new local agency directors, young professionals and state staff. Opportunities to develop and sharpen leadership skills are vital to their current positions as well as career success and advancement. With the many upcoming changes and new challenges in WIC and public health, professionals in leadership positions need a toolbox of skills for effective communications and decision making.

Ready to lead with confidence?

Get ready! The WIC Leadership Academy is back, and we’re inviting WIC staff to participate in the 2025-26 program. Experts will facilitate a five-part workshop series for WIC leaders from the WIC community. Participants gain inspiration and leadership skills through in-person and virtual workshops. Begin your path to exceptional leadership today!

Apply via online form by August 31, 2025

  • Complete all the required fields
  • Upload the Supervisor Form (completed by your supervisor)
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  • Submit your application

Questions? Contact Lena Workman

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2025 – 2026 Workshop Schedule

*The WIC Leadership Academy curriculum has been newly updated and will be led by California WIC Association staff and incorporate featured expert guest speakers.

10/6 10AM-3:30PM IN PERSON, SACRAMENTO
You as a Leader Topics: Self-Awareness (Emotional Intelligence), What is leadership and why am I called to it? Tell Your Story, True Colors

11/12 9:30AM-12:30PM VIRTUAL MEETING
Working Together: Collaborative and Belonging Leadership Topics: Using Emotional Intelligence to drive results, Belonging Based 
Leadership, Difficult Conversations

12/10 9:30AM-12:30PM VIRTUAL MEETING
The Power of Effective Communication in Leadership Topics: Growth Mindset, Building Intentional relationships and Supporting a Culture of Inclusion

1/14 9:30AM-12:30PM VIRTUAL MEETING
The Key to Inclusive Leadership Topics: Social empathy (Emotional Intelligence), Psychological Safety, Inclusion in Leadership, Outsmart the work-life balance (Leadership Self-Care)

2/11 10AM-3:30PM IN PERSON, LOS ANGELES
Final Retreat Putting It All Together: Linking Self/Us/Now Topics: Supporting the Team, Giving and Receiving Feedback: Coaching and Mentoring, Advocacy in Leadership

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