Let Her Speak introduces inaugural Let Her Lead cohort
This one-of-a-kind program offers tracks for both aspiring leaders and established leaders to learn together, grow their networks, and challenge each other while working alongside subject-matter experts, mentors, and professional coaches.
Twelve aspiring and established female leaders in Knoxville are coming together to grow their strengths.
The Let Her Lead program, developed by Let Her Speak, is a 12-week leadership program that provides women with the necessary tools, resources, and social capital to become the leaders our modern world needs. This one-of-a-kind program offers tracks for both aspiring leaders and established leaders to learn together, grow their networks, and challenge each other while working alongside subject-matter experts, mentors, and professional coaches.
“Three years ago, we discovered there was a gap in the types of programs that existed for women who aspired to lead and who were established leaders seeking to improve their skills. Thanks to our dedicated community, our partners, and our sponsors – we have been able to bring this program to life for the Knoxville community and beyond. I am excited to see the women in this program grow and flourish as local leaders,” said Catherine Porth, Founder and Chief Advocate of Let Her Speak.
Meet the Aspiring Leader cohort and their mentors:
- Coy Kindred | Coy Kindred Consulting, paired with mentor Lina Evans | Bank of America
- Rainey Rawles | Naughty Pine Woodworks, paired with mentor Jasmine Newton | Javon Renee Portraits
- Abby Hassler | Piper Communications, paired with mentor Shelby Ooten | Ethisphere
- Rachel Baker | YWCA Knoxville & The Tennessee Valley, paired with mentor Leslie Batchelor | Sparrow Health System
- Angelee Day | UT Research Park, paired with mentor Bonnie Casmassima | Intuitive By Nature
- Jaleria Rivera | SpaceCraft, paired with mentor Victoria Frankel | Validity Communications
Meet the Established Leader cohort and their coaches:
- Rachel Stallings | Covenant Health, paired with coach Jennifer Gamble | Leadership Coach & Consultant
- Amy Moden | YWCA Knoxville & The Tennessee Valley, paired with coach Dr. Dasha Lundy | The Women of Knoxville
- Emma Moran | Degreed, paired with coach Alysia Bullock | Incite HR
- Porschia Pickett | Wesley House Community Center, paired with coach Booth Andrews | The Booth Andrews Company
- Jaime Conry | Insight Strategic Wealth, paired with coach Berta Medina | Dreamers Succeed
- Kirby Deal | The Women’s Fund of East Tennessee, paired with coach Erika Biddix | Aught
Meet the program facilitators:
As part of the program, participants in both programs will receive professional photoshoots with area photographers and the opportunity to speak at a public event in January. Those participating in the aspiring leader cohort will also receive a $1,000 – $2,000 grant to invest in their leadership journey.
“As a longstanding member of the Knoxville business community, it is important to us that we help create leadership opportunities for women. We are excited to see the impacts of Let Her Lead and are honored to be partnering with Let Her Speak on this important project,” said James Schaad, President and Chair of Schaad Companies, which is supporting this inaugural cohort.
