The board of Virginia Women Leading Government (VWLG) gathered on Friday, July 10, 2026, in Lynchburg for a comprehensive day-long retreat aimed at aligning the organization's leadership around its core mission, strengthening its operational framework, and driving future growth. The retreat provided a vital forum for the board to establish a unified strategic direction, clarify roles, and set actionable milestones for the upcoming year. Over the course of the day, the board s

Virginia Women Leading Government (VWLG), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, is seeking proposals from qualified individuals or firms to provide event design, program development, and event management services for biannual two-day reunions for women whom have graduated from the VA Women’s Municipal Leadership Institute (VWMLI). The eligible number of women who can attend these events is ninety-six. The selected vendor will work closely with the VWLG Board of Directors and r

After considerable thought, Bonnie Svrcek has decided that the 2026 cohort will be her fifth and final Virginia Women's Municipal Leadership Institute (VWMLI) as executive director. With strong curriculum, passing the torch to a new executive director will be a near seamless transition. "VWMLI has been my heart and soul for the past 4 years. I have loved and cherished every minute, and every woman who has participated. I am grateful beyond words for this privilege," says Svrc

Typically a state chapter of Women Leading Government, which is a subsidiary organization of the International City/County Management Association, is formed prior to an educational, developmental program for women. Virginia flipped the script and created the Virginia Women’s Municipal Leadership Institute prior to the formal creation of Virginia Women Leading Government (VWLG). With special thanks to LeAnna Surratt (town manager of Hillsville), Sara McGuffin (town manager of