Join Women in Leisure Services (WILS) Chi Chapter for a day of education, leadership, lunch and networking!

.4 CEUs are approved. Fee is $5.

All registrations will receive a WILS t-shirt!

Registration deadline: April 24, 2026

Conference Schedule

8:45-9:15am Registration & Breakfast - Fruit, yogurt, coffee & tea

9:15-9:30am Welcome - Alisa Kapusinski - WILS Chi President

9:30-10:30am Opening Session: It Feels Good to Feel Good! The Neuroscience of Happiness! - Jennifer Rosinia, Ph.D., OTR, Kid Links Unlimited, Inc.

10:30-10:45am Break

10:45-11:45am Breakout Session 1

Session A: Never Underestimate a Curious Woman- Suzi Wirtz, Executive Director, IPRA, IPRF
Session B: Strong Minds, Strong Communities: Mental Health and Well-Being, Jen Trivelli, Endeavor Health

11:45am-12:00pm Mini Session

12:00-1:00pm Lunch, Networking, Raffles

Lunch includes an assortment of wraps and soups, paired with house chips and sodas

1:00-2:00pm Breakout Session 2

Session A: ADA - Who is Responsible for Access? - Shelley Zuniga, Senior Project Manager at WT Group AEC, Accessibility Practice
Session B: Understanding Park District Finances for Non-Finance People - Sue Rini, Executive Director, Carol Stream Park District

2:00-2:15pm Dessert, Coffee & Tea Break

2:15-3:15pm Closing Session: Ladies, What's Holding You Back? - Debbie Woodbury, CEM and Managing Director, Meritology Institute

3:15pm Social Hour at Villa Olivia - one drink ticket included with registration!

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LeadHERship Conference 2026