WILMA’s Leadership Institute: Meet Janeé Folston
Snapshot of this year's Leadership Institute members
WILMA’s 2025 Leadership Institute, an annual nine-month program, gives area women the opportunity to learn from leaders in the region, visit a range of local companies, and serve as each others’ personal board of directors.
The program is part of the WILMA Leadership Initiative, created to help develop more women leaders in our area.
Meet institute member JANEÉ FOLSTON.
Janeé Folston
Title: Associate Director, Employer Development
Company: UNCW
How long have you been with your current employer? 3 years
Alma Mater: University of Saint Joseph
Prior career experience: Prior Positions include Assistant Director Pre-Law Advisor, Trinity College, Director of Programs, Women and Girls, YWCA Hartford Region, Sr Director, Child and Youth Services ,YMCA, College Career Specialist, Hartford Public Schools
Current job responsibilities: In my current role, I am responsible for the comprehensive management of the university’s employer engagement platform, Handshake. This includes overseeing its functionality and ensuring its effective utilization for both students and employers.
Hobbies: Mountain climbing, dance, book club, working out at gym, getting back to doing 5ks, spending time with family and friends, meditation
To learn more about WILMA’s Leadership Institute and Initiative, go to https://www.wilmamag.com/leadership/
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