Women's Leadership
The Women’s Leadership Workshops support new and aspiring female vineyard supervisors across Napa Valley’s wine-grape industry. Launched in 2022, this one-day workshop series connects participants with senior leaders and expert trainers in a collaborative environment designed for career advancement.
Each spring, a new cohort participates in a strengths-based leadership assessment, creating a shared language for understanding leadership styles and applying individual strengths in the workplace. Health and wellness—essential to effective leadership—are woven throughout the program.
Participants reconvene in late summer for a follow-up workshop, where alumni come together to share experiences, strengthen connections, and expand their professional network. Ongoing engagement is supported through a dedicated WhatsApp group, fostering real-time connection, resource sharing, and peer support.
This continuous feedback loop shapes future programming, with past sessions including virus identification training with UC Cooperative Extension Davis and practical team-building strategies participants can bring back to their crews.
Through the Women’s Leadership Workshops, participants build the skills, confidence, and community needed to lead—both on the job and beyond.
2026 Women’s Leadership Workshop
“Join this workshop — it is very useful for professional and personal growth”
“Please don’t miss these workshops; they will help you grow a lot.”
“100% recommended.”
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90% rated sessions “very useful.”
100% plan to apply what they learned on the job.
100% feel more confident in making decisions and stepping into leadership roles.
100% had employer support to attend.
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Participants expressed a strong interest in continued training, especially in:
English
Safety
Viticulture
Computer skills
They also identified specific leadership goals, such as:
Becoming crew leaders
Moving into supervisor roles
Leading safety tailgates
Joining safety committees
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Before the workshop, only a small portion of participants had access to a strong support network at work.
After the workshop, most met 5–10 or more new peers, significantly expanding their connections and sense of community.
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The workshop delivered clear, measurable gains in leadership confidence, skills, connection, and motivation — showing that the women are not only learning but actively envisioning themselves as leaders and preparing for that future. They are seeking greater influence in their workplaces.
