SearchJoin 200 women leaders and allies at the Marriot Irvine Spectrum for two days of leadership growth and connection.
Grow Your Leadership. Grow What's Possible.
Women in Leadership 2027
February 25–27, 2027
Irvine, California
Leadership Grows at Every Stage
There is no single path to leadership, and growth doesn’t stop when you earn the title.
CASBO’s Women in Leadership (WIL) Conference brings together professionals who want to strengthen their own leadership or help strengthen leadership in others.
Over two days, you’ll focus on the human side of leading well: communicating with confidence, building trust, expanding your influence, navigating complex relationships and helping others succeed. And with just 200 participants, WIL creates space for meaningful dialogue, new perspectives and connections that extend well beyond the conference.
Registration
Registration is open through January 26, 2027 to CASBO Organizational Subscription members, or until tickets sell out. Only 200 spots available.
$995 per member
HOTEL: You must complete your paid registration to receive confirmation and discounted hotel block information for the Marriott Irvine Spectrum (rate – $289 per night).
200 Participants
An intentionally intimate experience
2 Days
Dedicated to leadership and connection
1 Community
Invested in helping women lead and thrive
WIL 27 Schedule
February 25, 2027 | 2 – 8 pm
February 26, 2027 | 7 am – 2 pm
Preliminary schedule below. More information coming soon.
Thursday, February 25
2:00 – 3:00 pm
Arrive, Register and Network
3:00 – 3:30 pm
Welcome and Leadership Lessons with Tatia Davenport
3:30 – 4:00 pm
Manager Moments and Fabulous Fails
4:00 – 5:45 pm
Taking Off the Mask with Ashanti Brown, CEO of Ever Forward Club
6:00 – 8:00 pm
Professional Networking and Dinner
Friday, February 26
7:00 – 7:30 am
Wellbeing and Movement Stations
7:45 – 8:15 am
Healthy Start Breakfast
8:15 – 9:30 am
Breakout Sessions
- Leading Strong Personalities: Personnel Tips for Managers/Directors
- Women CBOs – Competencies and Challenges
9:45 – 10:00 am
Rooted in Community with Katie Hylton
10:00 – 10:30 am
Creating Career Communities and Pathways
10:30 – 11:45 am
Unseen and Unspoken – The Hidden Costs of Emotional Labor with Dr. Regina Lark
11:45 am – 12:30 pm
Lunch and Lead
12:45 – 1:45 pm
Executive Impact – Data and Decisions
1:45 – 2:00 pm
Closing Remarks with Tatia Davenport and Katie Hylton
Featured Presenters
Katie Hylton
Katie currently serves as CASBO President as well as Director, Business Support Services for San Bernardino CSS. She has a rich history supporting students and staff through her work and involvement with CASBO. She was awarded a CASH Member Service Award this past spring in recognition of her leadership.
Ashanti Branch
Ashanti is the Founder and Executive Director of the Ever Forward Club, a non-profit organization dedicated to eliminating the student dropout rate through youth mentorship. He is also the creator of the award-winning #MillionMaskMovement, with 75,000 participants worldwide.
Dr. Regina Lark
Dr. Regina Lark, Ph.D., is a TEDx speaker and prominent certified professional organizer who specializes in the intersection of brain science, executive function, chronic disorganization, and emotional labor. She has authored several books, including Emotional Labor: Why a Woman’s Work is Never Done.
Tatia Davenport
Tatia has served as CASBO’s CEO since 2020, spearheading major initiatives such as the Strategic School Business Leaders Academy. She was recently recognized as a Sacramento “Women Who Mean Business” honoree and is also a member of the Forbes Business Council.
Who Should Attend?
Aspiring & Emerging Leaders
Build the confidence, relationships and leadership skills that prepare you for greater responsibility.
Established Women Leaders
Step away from the demands of leading to reflect, recharge and continue evolving your leadership.
Leaders Developing Women
Strengthen how you mentor, sponsor and create opportunities for talented women on your team.
WIL in Action
What Will You Grow at WIL?
Your Leadership
Strengthen the human skills behind effective leadership, from communication and confidence to influence, self-awareness and navigating difficult moments.
Your Perspective
Learn from leaders with different roles, experiences, and career paths. Exchange ideas that challenge your thinking and expand how you approach leadership.
Your Circle
Build Relationships with women and allies across California school business who can become trusted peers, sounding boards and champions long after WIL ends.
