BPW Monroe-West Monroe

Please join us in congratulating Shirley Stewart, recipient of a Discover Monroe West Monroe Golden Heron Award. The award highlights individuals and organizations whose contributions help Monroe–West Monroe thrive. Tonight was also a celebration of 50 years of promoting the Twin Cities as a tourist destination.

Monroe West Monroe Camp BPW congratulates TaBria Turner on her graduation!

It's , and our hearts are incredibly full! We are still beaming from the success of our Scholarship Brunch. To every sponsor and attendee who showed up to support us - THANK YOU! We couldn't do this without you! 🫶

Our Monroe–West Monroe BPW chapter hosted a beautiful Blue Notes Bright Futures Jazz Brunch in support of our Career Advancement Scholarship at the University of Louisiana Monroe. Held at the NELA Delta African American Heritage Museum, the event showcased BPW’s ongoing commitment to empowering women through education, leadership, and professional growth.
Members, community partners, and supporters enjoyed reflections on the history and impact of our scholarship program, along with inspiring stories from past recipients whose journeys continue to demonstrate the power of investing in women. A curated brunch and live jazz by The Michael Price Trio created the perfect atmosphere for fellowship and connection.
We closed the afternoon with silent auction results and remarks from the event chair, reaffirming our mission to uplift women across Northeast Louisiana.
A heartfelt thank you to our event sponsors: Archer Layne Family Coalition • MLC Home Improvement • Commonsense Insurance Agency, LLC

Today was awesome!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

With Serenity Care Providers – I just got recognized as one of their top fans! 🎉

The 2026 ULM Women’s Symposium was truly historic. This 10th year celebration, “From Now to Next: Celebrating 10 years of Breakthrough Voices”, honored the progress, power, and promise of women leading across every sector. Dr. Carrie Castille, ULM’s 10th President and the first woman to hold the role delivered the keynote address. Two of our members were featured as panelists and delivered exceptional insight. Latetao Hutchison, VP & Senior Program Manager of Communications and Community Engagement at JPMorgan Chase, brought candor to the Women in Finance & Insurance panel. Her insights on leading with both expertise and empathy resonated deeply, especially her reminder that even “superwomen” must know when to take off the cape.
Deidra Adair, Executive Director of the Children’s Coalition of Northeast Louisiana, delivered an equally powerful message in the Women in Social Sciences session. Her reflections on how community engagement intersects with social responsibility, and the importance of elevating diverse voices, left a lasting impact.
We also celebrate the Trailblazer honorees, Gwen Amelin, Jennifer Zimmerman. Dr. Joyce Zhou, the recipient of the Lisa Miller Distinguished Leader Award. Their achievements continue to inspire and elevate women across our region. A remarkable milestone for the ULM symposium and an unforgettable moment for women’s leadership in Northeast Louisiana.

Thank you to our Monroe–West Monroe members for supporting today’s Southwest Central District Meeting. Alma Stewart, Founder and President of the Louisiana Center for Health Equity presentation, LA40by2030, Call to Action was phenomenal.

International Women’s Day – Give to Gain
On this International Women’s Day, we honor the women who lift communities, open doors, and turn challenges into progress. Vice President Shirley Stewart reminded us that when we give of ourselves, we gain the excellence that strengthens leadership.
To give is to gain:
• To give our voices for equality is to gain ground for every woman.
• To give opportunity, encouragement, and leadership is to help others rise.
• To give determination and courage is to gain lasting change.
Together, we can give boldly, lead with purpose, to help move the world forward.