AZ WLG 2024 Conference: Registration Now Open!

The #AZWLG2024 Conference is Thursday, November 7 and Friday, November 8, 2024 at the Phoenix Convention Center – South Building. The AZ WLG 2023 Conference drew more than 500 government professionals and other attendees dedicated to helping women leaders to succeed in public service.

#AZWLG2024 Conference: We Thrive & Shine!
Thursday, November 7 – Friday, November 8, 2024
Phoenix Convention Center – South Building
33 South 3rd Street, Phoenix, Arizona 85004

**Conference registration closes on Thursday, October 24, 2024.

AZ WLG 2024 Conference: Save-The-Date & Sponsorship Opportunities

AZ WLG 2024 Conference:

Thursday, November 7 – Friday, November 8, 2024
Phoenix Convention Center – South Building
33 South 3rd Street, Phoenix, Arizona 85004

2023 Women Leading in Excellence Award Recipient: 

Kelsey Lamphier, Director, Arts, Culture & Library Department, Surprise

Congratulations to Kelsey Lamphier for receiving the 2023 AZ WLG Women Leading in Excellence Award! Kelsey helped initiate the Arizona Women Leading Government network within both the City of Surprise as well as the City of Scottsdale. As a new and growing initiative, the success of WLG Surprise and Scottsdale required champions that were enthusiastic, positive, and proactive. Bringing forward new ideas and a positive perspective, Kelsey helped to create and execute career-building networking events that created opportunities for women to connect with leaders within the organization. 

Events that Kelsey helped bring to fruition included Coffee & Connections, a Book Club, and The City’s inaugural kickoff event. One of the most striking aspects of her leadership, however, is her ability to both get her job done and care for those around her while doing it. She never sacrifices the good of the group or leaves someone behind for the sake of managing her own responsibilities. She has a unique ability to do both, which is what makes her such an incredible asset to her community. Kelsey models patience, thoroughness, and above all else, ethical decision making. Due to Kelsey's leadership, those in her charge feel more positive, more capable, and very supported in their professional endeavors.

Kelsey is the Director of the Arts, Culture & Library Department in Surprise, Arizona. Her current responsibilities include developing, managing and leading one of the city's newest department. Prior to this role, Kelsey served as the Assistant to the City Manager where she designed and implemented the City's Performance Management Dashboard which tie performance metric indicators to key city services and the City Council's Strategic Priorities. She has also served in the Economic Development Department where she provided data analytics, economic modeling and marketing support. 
 
Kelsey is an ASU Certified Public Manager and graduate of the ICMA High Performance Leadership Academy. She holds a Master's Degree in Public Administration with an emphasis in government and policy from Grand Canyon University and a Bachelor's Degree in Urban Planning and Development from Ball State University. 

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