Grow Your Leadership. Grow What’s Possible.

February 25-26 | Irvine

WIL 2027 at Marriott Irvine Spectrum is now open for registration.

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).

Apply for a Women in Leadership Conference Scholarship

Sponsored by SchoolsFirst Plan Administration, the Women in Leadership Conference Scholarship can cover conference registration for eligible CASBO Organizational Subscription members.

Applications are open through November 20.

Apply for a Scholarship

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.

Jason Willis and Sara Pietrowski at CASBO Con 2025

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.

Women in Leadership Conference