WILMA’s 2021 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 WILMA’s Women to Watch Leadership Initiative, created to help develop more women leaders in our area.

Meet institute member MORGANN KAUFFMAN.

      Morgann Kauffman

Title: Program manager

Company: A Safe Place

How long have you been with your current employer? Three years as staff member, plus six years as a volunteer

Alma Mater: University of North Carolina at Wilmington

Prior Career Experience: Children’s ministry coordinator at Port City Community Church; exceptional children assistant teacher for New Hanover County Schools

Current job responsibilities: “I am responsible for supervising Direct Support Staff, overseeing the daily operation of our Emergency Shelter, and planning and implementing all programming, activities, life skills and therapies at our Outreach Center.”

Hobbies: “I enjoy spending time with my husband and two children. You can often find me outdoors, whether that be walking a nature trail, enjoying the beach, or attending a UNCW baseball game.“

To learn more about WILMA’s Leadership Institute and Initiative, go to wilmamag.com/women-to-watch.

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