Welcome to Women in Leadership of Central Illinois.

As women leaders in the Peoria area, we are part of a vibrant, talented, and passionate community that is dedicated to growth, connection, and making a meaningful impact, not just in our professions, but in every area of our lives.

This year, we will focus is on Leading the Way Forward. This celebrates women who forge their own paths through resilience, vision, and collaboration. Leadership, much like any meaningful journey, is filled with opportunities to explore new directions, overcome obstacles, embrace challenges, and ultimately reach new heights. While each of our journeys is unique, we all share the opportunity to grow, learn, and inspire those around us.

Whether you are just beginning your career, exploring new opportunities in the middle of your professional journey, or entering a season of mentoring and giving back, you have valuable experiences to share and new opportunities to discover.

As we embark on this year's journey together, I encourage you to make space to learn something new and remain curious. With so many demands competing for our attention each day, choose a topic that sparks your interest and take time to explore it. Ask questions. Seek out new experiences. Challenge yourself to grow.

Most importantly, remember that you are not traveling this journey alone. WIL is filled with talented, supportive, and inspiring women who are ready to encourage you, share their experiences, and help you navigate your own path. Together, we will continue to lead with purpose, lift one another up, and boldly move forward.

I look forward to sharing this journey with each of you throughout the coming year.

With gratitude,

Michelle Webster

Board President, 2026–2027
Women in Leadership of Central Illinois