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Student Board General Membership

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The Student Board constitutes the student voice of the KS WELI. These campus leaders set an example across the Forty Acres and beyond. They implement and ensure that the KS WELI's mission is aligned with student-led initiatives.

KS WELI Sunshine Market

Join us for the inaugural KS WELI Sunshine Market on Sunday, April 28th at the Etter-Harbin Alumni Center for a day filled with discovery, connection, and empowerment!
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Empowering Women to Lead.

Encouraging the World to Follow.

The Kendra Scott Women's Entrepreneurial Leadership Institute (KS WELI) at The University of Texas at Austin will strengthen the next generation of courageous, creative leaders who will change the world - in business and beyond.

Find Your Fit

No matter what you are studying, where you are in your entrepreneurial journey, or when you are graduating—we believe that everyone has a place at KS WELI. Learn more about where you can find your fit!

Find Your Fit

Events

Join us for KS WELI programs & events featuring curated content designed to inspire and equip you in your entrepreneurial leadership journey, and build your community along the way.

Courses

Learn more about the new Women in Entrepreneurship specialization and KS WELI sponsored courses that offer interdisciplinary opportunities to study entrepreneurship through a gender informed lens.

Community

Become part of our flourishing, diverse, and supportive community for leadership development, mentorship, and exclusive opportunities for the core KS WELI community.

FoundHER

If you can see her, you can be her! The KS WELI FoundHER Program empowers, spotlights, and equips courageous FoundHERs who will change the world.

Our Core Pillars

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Empower

students through entrepreneurial leadership to embark on a journey to discover their personal values, strengths, and authentic leadership style.
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Build Community

that is diverse, inclusive, and welcoming to create connections that redefine leadership and entrepreneurship through creativity and innovation.
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Equip

students to challenge barriers women may face in order to grow the number of women-owned and women-led businesses.

Upcoming Events

KS WELI Sunshine Market
April 28, 2024
About the Event: We are proud to announce the inaugural Kendra Scott Women’s Entrepreneurial Leadership Institute Sunshine Market to empower entrepreneurs and foster connections amongst small business owners. Join us on Sunday, April 28th at the KS WELI Sunshine Market, in Austin, TX where UT students, alumni, and community businesses can showcase their ventures, sell their products, collaborate, and grow!
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SHEspeaks is only 2 days away! ✨

Meet all of our amazing panelists that will touch on their intrapreneurial journey and what that means to them! 

✨ Sheena Wilde: SVP of Corporate Philanthropy & Kendra Scott Foundation at Kendra Scott
✨ Ariel Lee: UX Designer at Amazon
✨ Steph Wagner: National Director of Women & Wealth at Northern Trust
✨ Samantha Bryant: Associate Marketing Manager at Penguin Random House

Join us at SHEspeaks on April 17th from 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm at the Kendra Scott Center to discuss the importance of innovation and communication for leading from within! 

#KSWELIxUTAustin #hookem #empoweringwomentolead #encouragingtheworldtofollow #thenextgeneration

SHEspeaks is only 2 days away! ✨

Meet all of our amazing panelists that will touch on their intrapreneurial journey and what that means to them!

✨ Sheena Wilde: SVP of Corporate Philanthropy & Kendra Scott Foundation at Kendra Scott
✨ Ariel Lee: UX Designer at Amazon
✨ Steph Wagner: National Director of Women & Wealth at Northern Trust
✨ Samantha Bryant: Associate Marketing Manager at Penguin Random House

Join us at SHEspeaks on April 17th from 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm at the Kendra Scott Center to discuss the importance of innovation and communication for leading from within!

#KSWELIxUTAustin #hookem #empoweringwomentolead #encouragingtheworldtofollow #thenextgeneration
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THANK YOU for supporting KS WELI during this year's 40 Hours for the Forty Acres!🤘💛 

40 Hours for the Acres empowers KS WELI students and alumni by supporting our KS WELI Student and Alumni Boards. With your help, our students can continue passing on their entrepreneurial and leadership skills to future generations of longhorns! 

#ut40for40
#KSWELIxUTAustin
#empoweringwomentolead
#encouragingtheworldtofollow
#thenextgeneration
#ifyoucanseeheryoucanbeher

THANK YOU for supporting KS WELI during this year`s 40 Hours for the Forty Acres!🤘💛

40 Hours for the Acres empowers KS WELI students and alumni by supporting our KS WELI Student and Alumni Boards. With your help, our students can continue passing on their entrepreneurial and leadership skills to future generations of longhorns!

#ut40for40
#KSWELIxUTAustin
#empoweringwomentolead
#encouragingtheworldtofollow
#thenextgeneration
#ifyoucanseeheryoucanbeher
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