OWLC 2020 Catalog

2020

COURSES #DoPowerDifferently

Welcome.

We invite you to join a growing community of leaders who are ready for a world where empathy, compassion, and love are integral to leadership.

The Omega Women’s Leadership Center (OWLC) The Omega Women’s Leadership Center offers programs to strengthen leadership skills in both new and established leaders.

Whether you are a seasoned leader or beginning your leadership voyage, our programs are designed for all who identify as women to strengthen their leadership so that we can help create a world that works—for everybody.

Learning at Omega can be fun! While you are here, you have the opportunity to hike on our trails, immerse yourself in the sacred space of our Sanctuary, nap in a hammock by Long Pond Lake, relax in our gardens, or take one of our daily open classes in tai chi, yoga, meditation, and movement. We are also offering new online learning opportunities so you can participate from anywhere.

We hope to see you this year—to learn, explore, make friends, build alliances, and develop your leadership skills as part of a community dedicated to advancing a global culture of equality and care.

Join us, The OWLC Team

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Founded in 1977, Omega Institute for Holistic Studies offers diverse and innovative educational experiences that inspire an integrated approach to personal and social change.

Located on 250+ acres in the beautiful Hudson Valley, Omega welcomes more than 23,000 people annually to its workshops, conferences, and retreats in Rhinebeck, New York, and at exceptional locations around the world.

Housed at Omega, the Omega Women’s Leadership Center offers programs to strengthen leadership skills in both new and established leaders.

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JOIN US IN 2020 Courses are open to all who identify as women. Tiered pricing and scholarships are available.

MAY 15-17

CENTERING LEADERSHIP IN PRESENCE I & II

Drawing Power From What Matters in Challenging Times MAY 29-31

HOME REPAIRS FOR WOMEN DIY Plumbing Can Be Fun JUNE 2020 TO MARCH 2021

COACHING FOR TRANSFORMATION A Women’s Cohort

AUGUST 7-9

AMPLIFY YOUR VOICE

Speaking Up to Advance Change AUGUST 21-23

COURAGEOUS CONVERSATIONS FOR WOMEN Transforming Conflict Into Understanding

What kind of leader do you want to be?

What will you use your power for?

Which values do you want to nourish and bring forth in your work, in your relationships, and in the world?

The OWLC invites you to engage with us around these important questions. ●●

OCTOBER 4-9

THE OMEGA WOMEN’S LEADERSHIP INTENSIVE

JUNE 19-21

Become the Kind of Leader the World Needs Now

Access Your Power

AVAILABLE ONLINE NOW

TRUST YOUR BODY’S WISDOM

IS THE OMEGA WOMEN’S LEADERSHIP CENTER RIGHT FOR YOU?

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PUBLIC SPEAKING FOR WOMEN LEADERS

The Intensive is by application only. ●●

Gaining Wisdom, Balance, & Joy AVAILABLE SPRING 2020

A Persuasive Communication Workshop

BUILDING A PARTNERSHIP WORLD

JULY 10-12

COMING IN 2021!

IMPROVE YOUR RELATIONSHIP WITH YOUR CAR

WOMEN & POWER CONFERENCE

Auto Maintenance 101 JULY 24-26

BOOST YOUR PERSONAL POWER You Are a Priority

Grow. Acquire insight, inspiration, and concrete skills across a broad range of educational experiences to develop your own unique leadership style and effectiveness.

FINANCIAL WELL-BEING

JUNE 24, 25, OR 26

Explore. Discover different aspects of yourself and models of leadership that help you lead from your own values, voice, and vision.

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Collaborate. Meet, learn, and collaborate with women across a broad range of life experiences and leadership stages.

Restore. Rejuvenate so you can lead with hope and purpose.

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Act. Commit to taking action, big or small, and inspire others by becoming a change agent at home, at work, and in the world.

OWLC Vision We envision women’s leadership advancing a future where:

WOMEN are valued for their full human potential, live in safety, equality, and freedom, and can

We are grateful to the following organizations for their significant support of the OWLC:

express themselves and contribute meaningfully in all spheres of life;

MEN are free to express the full range of human qualities and share equitably with women in life’s responsibilities and joys; 2

HENRY L. KIMELMAN FAMILY FOUNDATION

OUR GLOBAL SOCIETY fosters nurturing and mutual relationships, healthy families and communities, and a peaceful, just, and sustainableworld—FOR EVERYBODY.

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A TYPICAL DAY AT OMEGA Morning, noon, and night 7:00–8:00 a.m.

12:15–1:00 p.m.

Daily Open Classes in meditation, yoga, or tai chi

Daily Open Class in movement

7:00-8:45 a.m.

Breakfast

9:00 a.m.–noon Workshop

9:00 a.m.–9:30 p.m.

2:30–5:00 p.m.

Workshop or free time

5:30-6:15 p.m.

Daily Open Class in movement

5:30-6:30 p.m.

Enjoy an Omega Wellness Center service

Daily Open Classes in yoga or meditation

noon–2:00 p.m.

6:00–7:15 p.m.

Lunch

Dinner

noon–10:30 p.m.

8:00 p.m.

Visit the Omega Store

Evening events

Rev. angel Kyodo williams leads participants in a movement exercise.

MAY 15-17

CENTERING LEADERSHIP IN PRESENCE I & II Drawing Power From What Matters in Challenging Times Rev. angel Kyodo williams Sensei

Course 1302-440/Tuition $390/315/240 ($350 Members) LE

Leadership can be cultivated by anyone. More than a position, being a true leader calls us to practice ways of being that catalyze collective action toward a shared vision. Yet most of us have learned leadership approaches that have two major obstacles:

ANGEL KYODO WILLIAMS

●● They don’t stimulate the pressure we feel when confronting everyday situations ●● They use approaches of the mind to address habits,

patterns, and behaviors that are held in our body.

The result? We find it difficult to translate our training and our best intentions into how we show up as leaders.

This workshop, for all who identify as women, combines training for the heart-mind with training for the body-mind to be present in another way. Third Way methodology teaches self-diagnostic tools and practical skills we can apply in the moment and over time to take our leadership capacity to the next level.

We learn to use the power of centering in presence to manage energy, exhibit grace under pressure, and listen without taking things personally. We go beyond mind-only practices that allow patterns of ancestral, generational, and day-to-day anxiety to drive us. We tap into the deep wisdom of our bodies to develop positive boundaries, increase self-awareness, and release unwanted behaviors with self-compassion, humor, and love.

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Scholarships are available; see eOmega.org/scholarships.

Reverend angel Kyodo williams Sensei is an author, activist, and maverick teacher who bridges the worlds of spirit and justice. angelkyodowilliams.com

SS Special schedule; see eOmega.org MI More information provided after registration LE Limited enrollment; register early Tiered Pricing; see page 17

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MAY 29-31

HOME REPAIRS FOR WOMEN DIY Plumbing Can Be Fun Judaline Cassidy

Course 1702-486/Tuition $380/305/230 ($340 Members) MI, LE

JUDALINE CASSIDY

Want to take your DIY skills to the next level? Doing It Yourself can be fun and can help you approach other life challenges with newfound confidence. In this hands-on workshop, you will gain comfort with a job frequently left to professionals: plumbing.

Judaline Cassidy is passionate about working with all who identify as women to help them overcome their fear of DIY and learn to fix things without calling for help.

JUNE 14, 2020-MARCH 30, 2021

Throughout the weekend, you will tackle projects to confidently improve your home:

COACHING FOR TRANSFORMATION: A WOMEN’S COHORT

●● Understand the basics of plumbing ●● Handle tools including drills, hammers, and plumbing equipment ●● Learn to repair and install a sink and toilet

Leave feeling empowered to complete fix-it projects and save money instead of delaying or calling a professional.

Scholarships are available; see eOmega.org/scholarships.

Judaline Cassidy is a feminist plumber, activist, trailblazer, and founder of Tools & Tiaras, Inc. toolsandtiaras.org Participants learn home repair skills with Judaline Cassidy.

SHARON BROWN

KATHY GROSSO

MARY K. KUENTZ

MADHU KRISHNAPPA MARON

A 9-Month Professional Coaching Certification Program

Course 2205-455/Tuition $8,495 ($8,395 Members) SS, MI Call 800.944.1001 to register.

How can we be more humane, compassionate, and loving, while still feeling accomplished in the world? Join a cohort of women inspired to learn a holistic approach for living that draws on the best aspects of the feminine and masculine. Coaching for Transformation: A Women’s Cohort helps you study and practice coaching in a safe, courageous environment where issues facing women— such as leadership, communication, and identity—are explored in a sacred space of transformation.

Open to all who identify as women, this unique Coaching for Transformation (CFT) certification course recognizes and celebrates women as catalysts for transforming themselves, their communities, and their world. While many coaching models focus on taking action, the CFT process helps women break through limiting beliefs, become aware of the wisdom in their bodies, identify their emotions, and understand underlying needs.

This 9-month coach certification program, accredited by the International Coach Federation, begins with a weeklong intensive at Omega. After your initial week of training (June 14-19), you deepen relationships and training with online webinars (Tuesdays at 7:00-8:30 p.m. EST; June 23, 2020-March 30, 2021), discussions, and assignments complemented with three additional weekends on campus: August 7-9, September 18-20, and October 9-11, 2020.

As you work through curiosity and openness, you align with your personal power, strengthen your authentic voice, and connect with a clarified sense of purpose. Whether you are a parent desiring to strengthen your presence in the family, a business owner seeking to grow in leadership, or a social activist called to catalyze change in your community, Coaching for Transformation: A Women’s Cohort equips you to take heart-centered actions for yourself, your community, and the world.

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Coaching for Transformation is a professional certification progam with a total of 140 in-person and online class hours, 10 mentor hours, 40 practice coaching hours, business and marketing preparation, access to an online learning community, weekly online discussions, and oral and written assessments. You also work directly with a Coaching for Transformation certified coach of your choice for 6 hours (not included in the program cost). Teachers are subject to change.

For more information about a free introductory webinar, scholarships, and housing discounts, see eOmega.org/coaching.

140 Total Hours 85 In-Person 55 Webinar In-Person/ On-Campus Dates June 14-19 August 7-9 September 18-20 October 9-11

SS Special schedule; see eOmega.org MI More information provided after registration LE Limited enrollment; register early Tiered Pricing; see page 17

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JUNE 19-21

JULY 10-12

TRUST YOUR BODY’S WISDOM

IMPROVE YOUR RELATIONSHIP WITH YOUR CAR

Access Your Power

Auto Maintenance 101

Leslie Salmon Jones and Sarah Urech

Judaline Cassidy and Audra Fordin

Course 2302-463/Tuition $410/335/260 ($365 Members) SS, LE

Course 2902-506/Tuition $380/305/230 ($340 Members) LE

This experiential workshop focuses on our body as a source of power that can serve us in our everyday challenges as women and as leaders. By extending beyond what our minds tell us we can do, we connect to our embodied wisdom—integrating mind, body, and spirit—and build trust in ourselves and those around us. Through a series of physical practices, including Afro Flow Yoga™, movement, singing, and an optional session on the flying trapeze guided by the Trapeze-Experience™ team, we:

Want to build a better relationship with your car? By learning more about how your car works and how to tend to its maintenance needs, you increase your confidence on the road and in your life. Expand your know-how of cars and the auto industry to save time and money.

Cassidy and Fordin are committed to women busting the stigma, overcoming their fear of auto maintenance, and becoming self-reliant road warriors. In this hands-on workshop, you:

LESLIE SALMON JONES

●● Cultivate the capacity to take bold risks, overcome fear, and go beyond our edge

●● Understand the basics of auto maintenance and safety

●● Expand our sensory awareness of our body as well as the natural world

●● Handle the essential tools needed for roadside emergencies

●● Practice being present and accepting of ourselves and others

●● Look under the hood to learn lifesaving vehicle maintenance,

In a supportive, non-judgmental collective of women, we engage in personal reflections and group dialogue and discover why deeper integration is crucial for personal, relational, and global change.

repair, and safety tips all women “auto” know

●● Learn how to avoid being taken advantage of when making

a car purchase or repair

Open to all who identify as women. All fitness levels, abilities, and backgrounds welcome.

Trapeze is optional. For beginner trapeze students, safety lines are used at all times.

SARAH URECH

Scholarships are available; see eOmega.org/scholarships.

Leslie Salmon Jones, creator of Afro Flow YogaTM, is a professional dancer, holistic personal trainer, wellness coach, and public speaker. afroflowyoga.com Sarah Urech is the Omega Women’s Leadership Center senior strategist, a multilingual performer, and social worker. eOmega.org/owlc

In New York City JUNE 24 OR JUNE 25 OR JUNE 26, NYC

PUBLIC SPEAKING FOR WOMEN LEADERS A Persuasive Communication Workshop

Barbara Tannenbaum At the New York Open Center* | New York City | 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

BARBARA TANNENBAUM

June 24 - UW20-100 or June 25 - UW20-200 or June 26 - UW20-300 | Tuition $595 ($535 Members) SS, MI, LE

Refine and deepen your ability to successfully express yourself in an intensive full-day course with expert public speaking strategist Barbara Tannenbaum.

As women, we are leading in new ways and learning to activate the power of our voice when conveying ideas and catalyzing action. In this highly personalized workshop for leadership development, we devise strategies to strengthen our skills to communicate with increased confidence, clarity, and impact, covering topics such as gender and communication, nonverbal communication strategies, the use of voice to convey leadership, and specific persuasive strategies that influence audiences. We also address ways to overcome blocks to effective communication.

Each participant has the opportunity to deliver a prepared personal presentation that will be video recorded.

Instruction includes personal coaching from Tannenbaum, as well as feedback from other participants. Open to all who identify as women.

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Enrollment is limited to 10; register early. Choose from three 1-day events: June 24, 25, or 26. Lunch will be served and is included in tuition. Limited scholarships are available; see eOmega.org/scholarships.

Barbara Tannenbaum, PhD, is president of Dynamic Communication and senior lecturer at Brown University.

To register, visit eOmega.org/nyc.

All who identify as women who are ready to take their relationship with cars to the next level and embrace their inner mechanic are welcome.

Scholarships are available; see eOmega.org/scholarships.

AUDRA FORDIN

Judaline Cassidy is a feminist tradesperson, activist, trailblazer, and founder of Tools & Tiaras, Inc. toolsandtiaras.org Audra Fordin is a 4th generation auto shop owner and founder of Women Auto Know. womenautoknow.com

JULY 24-26

BOOST YOUR PERSONAL POWER

JUDALINE CASSIDY

YOU ARE A PRIORITY Kemi Nekvapil

Course 3302-477/Tuition $380/305/230 ($340 Members) MI

The foundation of personal power lies within your own self-care, by placing yourself as a priority. With the common label of caregiver, women are often hindered, externally and internally, from locating themselves at the top of the to-do list. In this highly experiential workshop, you explore the courage, commitment, and vulnerability it requires to shift priority to self. With this shift, you also discover the joy and freedom that can arise for yourself, as well as others and the planet. Through group discussion, coaching, writing, and mindfulness exercises, you: ●● Explore your relationship to self care and prioritizing yourself ●● Gain clarity on personal barriers to wellbeing the impact

on self and others the impact on self and others

●● Learn to ask for what you want from a place of self-worth ●● Take home personalized action plans to further develop

your personal power

KEMI NEKVAPIL

This workshop is designed for all who identify as women and are ready to boost their personal power by taking their rightful position at the top of their own to-do list.

Scholarships are available; see eOmega.org/scholarships.

Kemi Nekvapil is a speaker, author, and executive coach who specializes in women’s leadership and wellness. keminekvapil.com

*This event is not affiliated with the Open Center.

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AUGUST 7-9

AMPLIFY YOUR VOICE

JOIN US eOmega.org/owlc

Women from around the world have gathered at Omega to be inspired, informed, and motivated to #DoPowerDifferently. Past presenters have included Isabel Allende, Tara Brach, Tarana Burke, Eve Ensler, Sally Field, Roxane Gay, Anita Hill, Dolores Huerta, Mae Jamison, Ai-jen Poo, Gloria Steinem, Alice Walker, Loung Ung, among many others.

Speaking Up to Advance Change Course 3702-496/Tuition $385/310/235 ($345 Members) MI, LE

LATHAM THOMAS

VANESSA VALENTI

JAMIA WILSON

MARIANNE SCHNALL

SAMHITA MUKHOPADHYAY

Women in record numbers are speaking up and leading change. To sustain the movement and continue to advance the issues we hold dear, we need communication skills to promote our message and resilient self-care practices to keep us grounded. These savvy media influencers—from award-winning websites, innovative TED talks, and two decades of creating social change through communication—give you the skills to amplify what matters most to you.

Through reflection, writing, healing circles, and self-care, you will unleash the power of voice to create a new narrative for social change.

Throughout the weekend, you: ●● Develop skills to project your ideas through op-ed articles, public speaking, publishing, and more ●● Identify and inhabit your unique voice and message ●● Explore how self-care can fill you up and fuel your mission ●● Engage in stimulating conversations with media luminaries

Open to all who identify as women, this workshop builds a powerful community of leaders and changemakers.

Scholarships are available; see eOmega.org/scholarships. Teachers are subject to change.

Latham Thomas is a best-selling author and founder of Mama Glow. mamaglow.com Vanessa Valenti is cofounder and ceo of FRESH Speakers. vanessavalenti.com Jamia Wilson is an award-winning author and executive director of the Feminist Press.

jamiawilson.com

GUEST TEACHERS: Marianne Schnall is the founder of feminist.com. marianneschnall.com Samhita Mukhopadhyay is the executive editor of Teen Vogue. samhitamukhopadhyay.com

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Learn with Us Online

presented on Omega’s online learning platform AVAILABLE NOW

AVAILABLE SPRING 2020

BUILDING A PARTNERSHIP WORLD Riane Eisler Tuition $99 ($89 Members)

MANISHA THAKOR

FINANCIAL WELL-BEING

Gaining Wisdom, Balance, & Joy Manisha Thakor

Tuition $179 ($160 Members)

In this dynamic, self-guided online course for women, you dramatically increase your fluency and comfort with the role that money plays in your life regardless of the amount you have.

AUGUST 21-23

COURAGEOUS CONVERSATIONS FOR WOMEN Transforming Conflict Into Understanding Diana Adams Course 4102-464/Tuition $380/305/230 ($340 Members) LE

DIANA ADAMS

Do you avoid conversations that involve critical feedback, disagreement, or saying no? Do you ask for less than what you really want? Do you hope to take your leadership or team management to the next level professionally?

When we avoid important conversations to shy away from conflict, we miss opportunities for connection and compassionate problem solving. We also don’t boldly ask for what we want. In a professional environment, courageous communication is an essential leadership tool to become a strong supervisor or advance on a team. In personal relationships, these skills help us manifest the relationships we want and enhance intimacy.

Join mediator and communication educator Diana Adams to hone techniques for empathetic, assertive communication during conflict, including roleplay, active listening, verbal de-escalation, boundary-setting, Non-Violent Communication, and mediation.

Throughout the workshop you: ●● Uncover internal and external obstacles to communication

with an intersectional lens

●● Learn to effectively advocate for yourself to improve your

professional, as well as personal, relationships

●● Plan and rehearse a courageous conversation to have when you

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return home

All who identify as women who want to enhance communication skills to be more powerful in personal and professional relationships are welcome.

Scholarships are available; see eOmega.org/scholarships.

Diana Adams, Esq., is a leading mediator and collaborative lawyer teaching communication techniques that de-escalate conflict and support assertive communication. dianaadamslaw.net

SS Special schedule; see eOmega.org MI More information provided after registration LE Limited enrollment; register early Tiered Pricing; see page 17

Money can stir up a wide range of emotions—including shame, confusion, and fear. Those strong emotions are compounded by the taboo nature of talking about money; the absence of formal personal finance education; and systemic barriers based on gender, race, and class.

Learn both financial and emotional tools and tactics to move you toward financial well-being—defined as experiencing calmness, clarity, and confidence around your personal finances.

Hands-on learning includes video, written content, and interactive discussions. No mind-numbing jargon or unnecessary multisyllabic words allowed!

Through a series of 10 modules, you: ●● Describe healthy money habits, cash flow, debt and

Weaving together cross-disciplinary insights from cultural history, gender studies, economics, RIANE EISLER and contemporary neuroscience, Eisler offers a radically transformational new story about what is possible for human beings and the societies we create. As you discover the historically invisible interconnections between gender relations, parent/child relations, and economic relations, you will see fresh possibilities for your own place in that new story. With these new concepts, language, and practical tools, you can step forward confidently as a leader for partnership in your own family, workplace, community, and world.

Riane Eisler is a social systems scientist, cultural historian, and attorney whose research, writing, and speaking has transformed the lives of people worldwide. rianeeisler.com

AVAILABLE NOW

WOMEN & POWER

Gathering Our Strength Tuition $79 ($69 Members)

Get inspired by keynote talks, interviews, and conversations with supporting media from our 16th Women & Power Conference.

(This conference was held at Omega in September 2019.)

risk management, credit scores, and investing with ease

●● Examine your money story to improve

your relationship with money

●● Apply finance and investing principles to

encourage financial stability and growth

●● Learn skills for speaking with loved ones

about financial habits, goals, and decisions

Manisha Thakor, MBA, CFA, CFP, is vice president of financial education at Brighton Jones with over 25 years in finance. moneyzen.com

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BECOME THE KIND OF LEADER THE WORLD NEEDS NOW

#DoPowerDifferently TOGETHER WE: ●● Articulate our core values ●● Strengthen our capacity to communicate

with authenticity and impact

●● Create a compelling and actionable vision

Mallika Dutt is the founder of global human rights organization Breakthrough and a leading innovator in producing multimedia experiences that have shifted the hearts and minds of millions of people. mallikadutt.com MALLIKA DUTT

●● Engage in a healing exploration of

OCTOBER 4-9

THE OMEGA WOMEN’S LEADERSHIP INTENSIVE Course 5405-490/Tuition $495/420/345 ($445 Members) SS, MI, LE

Whether guiding a family, working in an organization, running a business, or holding public office, leadership involves deciding what matters most. Today, the old “command and control” leadership model is giving way to “connect and collaborate,” and women are playing a central role in this important shift.

This highly experiential workshop is for all who identify as women and want to use their leadership to create a caring, just, and sustainable future for everybody. Through reflection, dialogue, writing, movement, meditation, and contact with nature, we delve deep into our leadership stories in an intimate setting. In an intergenerational, multiracial circle of women, we examine current and historic systems of power and privilege and how they intersect, and learn what we can do to advance change. We engage in transformative exercises that awaken us to do power differently at the personal, relational, and global level.

Guided by expert teachers, we explore five leadership essentials—values, voice, vision, vessel, and voyage.

“There was life before Omega and life after Omega.

our “vessel” or embodied self

●● Learn to incorporate self-care practices,

intersectionality, and empathy into our work

●● Sketch a year’s leadership plan to put

our values into action, elevate our voice, and actualize our vision

Whether you are a seasoned leader or beginning your leadership journey, this intensive can help you be the courageous, wise, and nurturing leader the world needs today. $25 materials fee; include when you register.

Application required; see eOmega.org/owlc. This workshop begins Sunday at 8:00 p.m. Teachers are subject to change.

Leslie Salmon Jones is the creator of Afro Flow Yoga™ and is committed to the empowerment of all people to develop mastery over their physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual well-being. lesliesalmonjones.com LESLIE SALMON JONES

Carla Goldstein is Omega Institute’s president, cofounder of the Omega Women’s Leadership Center, and has over 25 years of public interest advocacy experience. eOmega.org/owlc

This was a watershed moment in my life.”

—Women’s Leadership Intensive participant

CARLA GOLDSTEIN

Sarah Urech is senior strategist for the Omega Women’s Leadership Center.

A multilingual performer and social worker, she has performed and taught in 18 countries. eOmega.org/owlc

SARAH URECH

Sharon Salzberg is a central figure in the field of meditation, a world-renowned teacher, cofounder of the Insight Meditation Society, and a New York Times best-selling author. sharonsalzberg.com SHARON SALZBERG

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Juno Leadership Collective

Omega Women’s Leadership Center

The Juno Leadership Collective (JLC) is a yearlong, immersive training program designed for women leaders in nonprofit organizations engaged in path-breaking work on issues including equality, justice, sustainability, violence, and economic empowerment. The JLC program draws on myriad components of the OWLC curriculum including the weeklong Women’s Leadership Intensive, skill-building workshops, personal and organizational retreats, and participation in the JLC Learning Cohort.

To learn more, to nominate someone for this opportunity, or to apply, visit eomega.org/juno-leadership-collective.

COFOUNDERS Elizabeth Lesser Carla Goldstein

Are you part of a nonprofit organization serving women?

Learn more about the Women Serving Women Summit.

The annual Women Serving Women Summit provides support to nonprofit organizations working to positively impact the lives of women. Presented by the OWLC, this Summit serves to support those organizations whose work is re-engineering our communities, societies, and world—for the sake of everybody.

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STAFF Abby Graf Subak Alma Rodriguez Sarah Urech

ADVISORY COUNCIL Isabel Allende Jennifer Buffett Majora Carter Sister Joan Chittister Eve Ensler

Ann M. Veneman

For more information and the 2020 application, please visit eOmega.org/owlc.

Named for Juno, the Roman queen of the gods, our residency honors the goddess of genius. She inspires us to maintain our integrity as we claim a leadership that is fair and protective in spirit, and creative, bold, and wise in action.

eOmega.org/membership

Financial circumstances are different for everyone and often vary throughout our lifetimes. In response, Omega offers Tiered Pricing* on select programs.

We extend special thanks to The Dyson Foundation for its generous support of Mid-Hudson Valley organizations in Omega Nonprofit Retreat Week.

The Omega Women’s Leadership Center offers 2-day, self-guided residencies to women making a difference in the lives of women and girls. Residents enjoy the use of all campus amenities as well as take part in our Leadership Questions Project to promote dialogue and the sharing of ideas and inspiration.

Become a Member today.

Tiered Pricing

Sally Field

Apply for a Juno Women’s Leadership Residency.

Member support makes everything we do possible. Help Omega build a more compassionate, sustainable, and peaceful world, plus enjoy a wide range of benefits.

Sarah Peter

The Summit is part of Omega Nonprofit Retreat Week, which for more than 15 years has been providing working retreats for nonprofits that strive to meet our most pressing social needs—from environmental sustainability to women’s empowerment, from hunger programs to education, from public health care to the arts. Nonprofits apply for a 2-day, self-led retreat designed to address organizational needs, as well as provide staff and board members with the rest and rejuvenation so crucial for continuing their valuable community service. For more information, visit eOmega.org/nonprofit-retreats-at-omega.

Do you need time and space to reflect and replenish?

Learn. Connect. Get inspired.

Eileen Fisher Jane Fonda Pumla Gobodo-Madikizela Ubaka Hill Pat Mitchell Hibaaq Osman Edit Schlaffer

Tiered Pricing works on an honor system. When you register, choose the price that is appropriate for you. Regular tuition reflects the price of your workshop. Tier 1 and Tier 2 are supported by Omega’s donors.

Regular The tuition fee helps Omega retain world-class teachers, present unique educational opportunities, and sustain the campus

Donor-Supported Tier 1 Thanks to our contributors, we offer this tuition for those with temporary or minor financial needs Donor-Supported Tier 2 Our contributors’ generosity makes this tuition available for those in need of deeper financial assistance *Tiered Pricing is subject to change and cannot be combined with other discounts.

Scholarships Through the support of generous funders, the OWLC awards a limited number of scholarships to qualified applicants.

To apply, visit: eOmega.org/scholarships.

“When women gather, the world changes.”

Gloria Steinem Loung Ung

— Pat Mitchell, OWLC Advisory Council Member and OWLC Faculty

SUPPORT THE OWLC This year, join us and take an active role in creating a better world—together.

Since our founding, 4,300 women have participated in OWLC programs.

That means 4,300 women have taken their personal growth, leadership skills, and commitment to social impact, out into their daily lives, work, and larger communities. There’s still plenty of work to do. Let’s gather, #DoPowerDifferently, and change the world.

Donate today by visiting eOmega.org/giveowlc or contact us at development@eOmega.org.

Omega Institute is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.

Your Support MATTERS.

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