Women in Leadership
LeadHERShip: Women Leading the Future of Education
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December 3, 2026 at noon
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Champions for Impact: The R.E.A.L. Champion Formula
Educational Leader | Governance Advocate | Inspirational Speaker | Champion for Impact
Dr. JoWanda Rollins-Fells is a transformational educational leader, an internationally recognized advocate for children, inspirational speaker, and passionate Champion for Impact. With more than a decade of elected school board service, she brings a wealth of experience in educational governance, advocacy, organizational leadership, and community engagement.
A former President of the Virginia School Boards Association and a proud member of the Unified Boards Alliance (UBA) Advisory Council, an initiative of the Consortium of State School Boards Associations (COSSBA), Dr. Rollins-Fells is committed to strengthening effective governance, removing barriers to student success, and empowering school board leaders across America's urban, suburban, and rural communities.
Drawing upon her diverse experience in public education, government, business, and nonprofit leadership, she developed her signature R.E.A.L. Champion Formula. Through her engaging and thought-provoking approach, she inspires leaders to move beyond simply occupying a seat at the table embracing their purpose, and creating meaningful, lasting impact.
Her message is simple yet powerful: Leadership is not merely about the position you hold, but the impact you make and the legacy you leave.
Session Description: What does it truly mean to be a Champion for Impact? How can school board leaders transform the challenges of governance into opportunities to inspire change, empower communities, and advance student success?
Join Dr. JoWanda Rollins-Fells for an engaging, thought-provoking Spill the Tea conversation that challenges school board officials across America to move beyond simply having a seat at the table to making a meaningful difference because they occupy that seat.
Grounded in the shared commitment of COSSBA's Unified Boards Alliance to effective governance, collaboration, and removing barriers to student success, this interactive session introduces Dr. Rollins-Fells' signature R.E.A.L. Champion Formula.
Through authentic conversation, practical leadership insights, and moments of reflection, participants will explore how their individual and collective influence can strengthen governance, elevate student voices, and create lasting educational impact.
Come ready to Spill the Tea, engage in some R.E.A.L. Talk, and discover what it takes to become a true Champion for Impact!
Past Spill The Tea Webinars
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Presented on September 3, 2026
No One Rises Alone
No One Rises Alone is about the power of having a champion in your organization and, when you reach a position of authority, becoming that champion for someone else.
Because rising isn’t just about working hard and proving yourself. It’s about having people who recognize your potential, encourage you to stretch, position you for opportunities, and advocate for you in rooms you aren’t in. This goes beyond being a cheerleader, and even beyond mentorship. It’s about true partnership and sponsorship and using our influence to help each other rise.
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Presented on August 6, 2026
Speak to Lead: Present with Confidence, Influence and Purpose
Whether you're speaking in a boardroom, leading a team meeting, presenting at a conference, or advocating for an important cause, your ability to communicate effectively can open doors, build credibility, and inspire action.
In this session, participants will learn how to move beyond simply delivering information to creating presentations that connect, engage, and influence. From organizing compelling content to managing nerves and commanding the room, you'll gain practical tools that will immediately strengthen your confidence and impact.
You'll discover how to:
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Develop presentations that are clear, memorable, and audience-focused.
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Open and close with confidence.
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Tell stories that make your message stick.
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Design slides that support your message instead of distracting from it.
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Handle difficult questions with poise.
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Present with authenticity while embracing your unique leadership voice.
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Turn every presentation into an opportunity to build trust, credibility, and influence.
Whether you're an experienced speaker or someone who still gets butterflies before stepping to the podium, you'll leave with practical strategies to help you communicate with confidence and lead with greater impact.
Because great leaders don't just have great ideas; they know how to share them in ways that inspire others to act.
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SHIFT: From Self-Doubt to Sustainable Leadership
What if the exhaustion many women leaders feel is not simply hard work — but the constant pressure to prove we belong?
In this honest and uplifting session, executive coach and school board chair Andrea Donnor explores the impact of imposter syndrome, perfectionism, and overwork on women in leadership. Through storytelling and the practical SHIFTS framework, participants will gain tools to lead with greater confidence, resilience, boundaries, and self-care.
Presenter:
Andrea M. Donnor is Chair of the Williamsburg-James City County School Board in Virginia and founder and CEO of The Souleil Group, where she coaches leaders and teams to lead with greater confidence, clarity, and impact. With more than 20 years of experience across corporate leadership, consulting, healthcare, and executive coaching, Andrea is a sought-after speaker on imposter syndrome, executive presence, and authentic leadership — particularly for women navigating high-pressure, high-visibility roles.
A graduate of Wellesley College and Harvard Business School, Andrea brings both practical leadership insight and a deep understanding of the internal narratives that can hold even the most accomplished leaders back.
LeadHERship Spill the Tea Webinar - Recording Available
Leading Without Overload
A Smarter Way to Manage Time, Energy and Commitments
Doing too much and still feeling behind?
It may not be your time management; it's your decision load.
In this 45-minute session, you'll learn how to interrupt overcommitment in real time. Using simple, neuroscience-based strategies you can apply immediately. Less overload. More clarity.
The webinar is a continuation of the discussion we started at our National Conference during our Elevate: Women in LeaderHERship session.