Lincoln Road Enterprises was delighted to host a dynamic group of Drake Scholars for a weekend of learning, networking and advancing women’s leadership. The group discussed career advancement and success strategies, enjoyed a river tour of Chicago’s famous architecture, and cheered on the Chicago Sky at a home game following a panel about investing in women in sports and beyond. These ladies brought enthusiasm, authenticity and creative thinking to each moment. We could not have been more impressed! A huge thank you to everyone who attended, and to our founder, Ann Drake, for making it possible.
This past weekend, AWESOME and Lincoln Road Enterprises hosted the 2024 Drake Scholar Retreat, bringing together exceptional scholars from a variety of universities and backgrounds for a transformative experience filled with powerful learnings and inspiration. In addition to dynamic peer speakers and sessions with women business leaders, attendees also had the opportunity to watch a Chicago Sky WNBA game and hear a compelling panel discussion on investing in women in sports and beyond, featuring Tania Haladner, Anne Sempowski Ward, and Tina Tchen, moderated by AWESOME's CEO, Michelle Dilley. It was uplifting to see the connections formed by these remarkable women, who are capable of world-changing achievements. This event was just part one of two scholar retreats—the next one will be held in late September in Delavan, Wisconsin, very near to the future home of the Women's Leadership Center at Williams Bay (womensleadershipcenter.org). Ashlyn Bowman Kim Cooper Campos Madison Dober Maddie Dorish Megan Formwalt Katie M. Gustas Alexandra Henson Yailynn Melendez Kailani Moore, CSCA Saloni Patel Hayley Peterson Adriele Pradi Namuun Purevdorj Lillian Qin Michelle Ramirez Ally Resa Breanna Schneider Mina Turkyolu Hannah Walcher, CPIM Reagan White Ann Drake Jennifer Nix Elizabeth Stigler, MBA Casey Stelletello Lauren Emily McBlaine, MBA Amal K. Madeline Sukhdeo Amy Fanale