Testimonials from RLP Alumnae

"I loved this program! I encourage women to apply and companies to support it. I feel like I'm a part of a great community of women leaders who are experiencing the same challenges as me...what a wonderful support network!"
     -Jennifer Leitman - RLP 2007, Class 2 

"The Rising Leaders Program was such a valuable experience and something that will have lasting benefits for my organization and for me. For me, having dedicated time and thought devoted to my leadership development is enriching, empowering and inspiring. For my organization, they have a motivated, connected and focused employee who is now armed with new skills and tools that she can't wait to use."
     -Cara May - RLP 2007, Class 2

"Rising Leaders truly changed my life. I was taught valuable skills and, more importantly, I discovered so much about myself. The women I have connected with will stay in my heart and my life forever. These bonds truly will last a lifetime. "
     -Lauren Swearhart - RLP 2007, Class 2

"Thank you for the opportunity to be a part of the inaugural class! It was wonderful, and it was an experience that will stay with me. I learned a lot of myself and the industry, things that I'll keep with me."
     -Jen Mowrer - RLP 2006, Class 1

"Months after the Rising Leader's program I can honestly say that I have applied much of what I took away from the sessions into making me a better leader, employee and individual. I value the opportunity that I had to be part of the first class of Rising Leaders and look forward to giving back to WICT in the future."
     -Lisa Barroso - RLP 2006, Class 1

"I enjoyed participating in RLP.  I learned a lot about myself and the best way to interact with others.  I was given the extraordinary opportunity to meet fantastic women throughout the industry and gained valuable insight into how cable works.  The curriculum format flowed nicely from one discussion topic to the next.  The speakers and facilitators from Proteus were phenomenal and really made the experience worthwhile and relevant.  Erika Andersen is a consummate professional and I appreciated her candor and insight when I met with her during office hours. I highly recommend the program for future Rising Leaders and am excited to put all I have learned into practice.  Thank you!!"
    -Carol Ann Sweeney - RLP 2011, Class 8

"I was promoted to a Vice President position within a year of completing the Rising Leaders Program. The RLP really helped prepare me to perform as a leader at this level of the organization.   I find that I am exercising the skills I learned everyday and am a better contributor as well as a better leader."
   -Karen McCague - RLP 2011, Class 9