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2026 Schedule
WOMEN’S LEADERSHIP SUMMIT
DECEMBER 3, 2026 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
ACHE RI Health & Wellness Center - Fort Smith
8:00 a
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No physical tickets required! Just head to your assigned table, or stop by registration if you need help.
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Network with other attendees and interact with our event partners.
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Light breakfast including coffee, tea and juice.
Registration & Networking Breakfast
8:30 a
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Opening remarks and introductions by the WLS team.
Welcome
8:40 a
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Maddie Stojanovic, Resource Development Director, United Way of Fort Smith Area
Session One
with Maddie Stojanovic
9:05 a
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We are all navigating a new era of the workplace together. Based on the latest data, this group of local experts will discuss today's largest challenges in the workplace - from AI adoption to silent restructuring, the widening gap in experience between leaders and employees and more.
Session Two
with Dr. Jo Alice Blondin & Kellie Black
9:50 a
Break
10:05 a
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This workshop explores Patrick Lencioni's "Ideal Team Player" model, which centers on three core virtues: humility, hunger, and smartness. Throughout the session, attendees will examine how these qualities interact to drive effective collaboration and performance. Participants can expect to gain insights into how a deficit in any of these traits can impact team dynamics and to reflect on their own contributions as members of an ideal team.
Session Three
10:50 a
Break
11:05 a
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Joyful Work: Lead with purpose. Connect with others. Rediscover joy.
Dr. Terisa Riley, Chancellor, University of Arkansas Fort Smith
Session Four
12:00 p
See you next year!
2026 Sponsors
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ARKANSAS COLLEGES OF HEALTH EDUCATION
HOST + CONTENT SPONSOR
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ARCBEST
CONTENT SPONSOR
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FORT SMITH CHAMBER
COMMUNICATIONS PARTNER
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VAN BUREN CHAMBER
MEDIA PARTNER
CORPORATE TABLE SPONSORS
ARKANSAS BLUE CROSS & BLUE SHIELD
ARVEST BANK
LANDMARK CPAs
UA - FORT SMITH
