WiseWomen Council

What is the WiseWomen Council?

The Women'sVision Foundation sponsors the WiseWomen Council, a prestigious leadership forum for top corporate executive women. The Council's primary mission is to support and enhance the role of women in corporate leadership positions and to advance the next generation of executive women.

The Council was developed to further the advancement of corporate women by supporting the Women'sVision Foundation in being "the voice for corporate women".

What kinds of activities are available?

The WiseWomen participate in a variety of educational and social events each year including an annual conference. At these exclusive events, Council members get to know each other, discuss important business and women's issues, and foster a strong sense of community among themselves.

How do I become a WiseWomen?

Corporate executive women qualify as WiseWomen if they serve at the top or second level in a company, are a regional vice president of a large corporation, or report to the top executive in a company meeting the size requirements. Headquarters may be located within Colorado or outside the state, but the company's local operation must generally include annual revenue exceeding $50,000,000 and have a minimum of 150 employees in Colorado.

Membership Responsibilities

The strength of the WiseWomen Council is it's ability to maintain a cohesive and dedicated group of top corporate executives. The WiseWomen Council is charged with preserving the sense of community and personal connections that make the Council rewarding.
The WiseWomen agree to:

• Openness and a spirit of goodwill among all its members.
• Programs that foster personal and professional growth
• Opportunities to speak publicly and privately on behalf of corporate women
• Collaborative alliances with other women and men who support the mission
• Support Women'sVision Foundation mission and programs

How may I obtain more information about the Council?

Send an email to info@womensvision.org

WiseWomen Criteria

1. Corporate executive women who are the CEO or report directly to the CEO of a locally-based company or who are the regional head or report directly to the regional head of a major national or multinational corporation.

2. Annual revenue of $50 million for locally-based companies.

3. Minimum of 150 employees for locally-based companies.

4. Multiple members from one corporation are eligible for consideration.

5. The Board may, on rare occasions, use its discretion to admit a candidate who does not meet these criteria but who holds an equivalent position of responsibility or life experience that qualifies her as a WiseWoman.

There are two categories of members:

• Those who are currently in corporate positions.
• Those who, since joining the Council, have retired or moved on to other opportunities outside of the corporate arena but wish to remain active.