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ABOUT US
The Women's Commission of Southwest Louisiana, Inc., was organized exclusively for charitable and educational purposes in 1990. The Commission’s overall mission is to educate, empower, and expand the status of women living in Southwest Louisiana.
Scholarships
The Women's Commission of Southwest Louisiana, Inc. is pleased to award four $1000 scholarships for non-traditional students at McNeese State University and Sowela Technical Community College.
A Message from the President
Amanda Fontenot Johnson
Greetings, it is indeed an honor and a privilege to be the 2026 President of the Women’s Commission of Southwest Louisiana. A title that I do not take lightly. This is our 36th year putting on one of the best conferences that caters to educating, empowering, and expanding the status of women.
This event would not have been possible without the support of our members, sponsors, and you, the community at large.
You are personally invited to save the date, Thursday, October 22, 2026. We can be seen throughout the community giving of ourselves to volunteer and support others. Some activities that we have supported include a citywide Adopt-A-Spot cleanup, Salvation Army Angel tree, Literacy Book Fair, Holiday Greeting cards for veterans and military serving overseas, BBBS Bowl for Kids’ Sake, Cajun Music Festival, Hot Air Balloon Show, Snacks to Water Edge, and Four Nontraditional scholarships to McNeese and Sowella, just to name a few.
A Message from our Chairperson
Angela Jouett
It is with deep gratitude and a profound sense of purpose that I serve as the 2026 Conference Chair for Women’s Commission of Southwest Louisiana. The theme this year is “Celebrating Women on the Healing of Mind, Body, and Soul”. I am truly honored by the confidence you have in me to lead this transformative gathering. The mission of this conference—to foster holistic healing across the dimensions of mind, body, and soul. The Women’s Commission resonates deeply with my professional values and personal commitment to women’s empowerment. Our goal will be to inspire you and support you to set personal goals so you can pursue passions that ignite your spirit. I look forward to collaborating with the organizing committee to create a space that is not only educational but restorative. My goal as Chair will be to ensure every participant feels seen, supported, and inspired to embark on their own journey toward wellness as well as personal success!
Thank you for this incredible opportunity to serve our community. I am eager to begin our work together.
Fall Conference
2026 Keynote Speaker
Amelia Rose Earhart
Amelia Rose Earhart was given the name Amelia Earhart, which prompted her to learn to fly. As a professional speaker, pilot, author, and artist, she faced this question head-on and chose to fully commit, completing her private, instrument, and commercial flight training with the dream
of flying around the world, much like the legendary American hero she was named after, Amelia Mary Earhart.
In 2014, she achieved her goal of circumnavigating the globe along a 28,000 nautical mile route in a single-engine aircraft. Amelia believes the most important lesson from her journey is that true success and personal growth require embracing life’s turbulence by staying agile amidst the storms that inevitably arise on our paths.
Amelia has fifteen years of experience as a helicopter and breaking news reporter in Denver and Los Angeles. She has sent numerous teenage girls to flight school during her ten-year tenure as president of the Fly With Amelia Foundation, hosts a tech podcast focused on the future of AI in business, and is currently transforming her aerial photos into original paintings. She has been invited by companies like Apple Computers, Boeing, American Express, Berkshire Hathaway, United Healthcare, and many other industry leaders to share her story.
In her recently published book, “Learn to Love the Turbulence: ‘Flight Lessons’ on becoming the pilot in command of your own journey,” Amelia shares insights on how to think like a pilot, moving through life with agility and confidence.