COMING SOON
JUNIOR WOMEN'S CONFERENCE
April 18, 2026
Registration will open February 2026
Special Thanks to our 2025 Conference Sponsors
Thank you to our amazing sponsors for making the 2025 conference a true success!
CONGRATULATIONS TO Dr. Tammy Mitchell, OUR 2025 JACK V. DOLAND AWARD WINNER.
Winner Dr. Tammy Mitchell, MD, Family Medicine Physician in Lake Charles, Louisiana, pictured with her family, Amanda Johnson, VP/FCC, and Jeanine Blaney, Advisory Director.
Scholarships
The Women’s Commission of Southwest Louisiana, Inc. is proud to award four $2,000 scholarships to non-traditional female students at McNeese State University and Sowela Technical Community College.
Funded by proceeds from the Annual October Fall Conference, the Commission has invested more than $50,000 in scholarships since 2009 and recently endowed a Women’s Commission Scholarship through the McNeese Foundation,ensuring ongoing support for future students.
This program reflects our commitment to empowering women and helping them achieve their educational and career goals.
CONGRATULATIONS TO Dr. Tammy Mitchell, OUR 2025 JACK V. DOLAND AWARD WINNER.
Winner Dr. Tammy Mitchell, MD, Family Medicine Physician in Lake Charles, Louisiana, pictured with her family, Amanda Johnson, VP/FCC, and Jeanine Blaney, Advisory Director.
About Us
The Women’s Commission of Southwest Louisiana, Inc. was organized exclusively for charitable and educational purposes in 1990. We are very proud to be celebrating our 35th Anniversary in 2025!
Overall Mission: To educate, empower, and expand the status of women living in Southwest Louisiana.
Major Efforts:
- Annual Fall Conference for Women – held annually on the 3rd Thursday in October Signature Event
- Mentorship Program – Jr. Women’s Conference to educate and encourage future women leaders
- Leadership opportunities and networking support for women
- Multiple Scholarships awarded annually to non-traditional women attending SOWELA Technical Community College or McNeese State University
- Commissioners also serve as a volunteer force supporting many other non-profit groups throughout Southwest Louisiana
Making a difference in our community
Are you interested in sponsoring our 2025 Conference?
Through donations, our sponsors underwrite the majority of the cost of the Fall Conference which helps keep the cost of attending the conference to a minimum for participants.
