"Making the Most of Your Leadership Potential"

Lt. General Leslie Kenne is the first woman to achieve the rank of Lt. General in the Unites States Air Force. She is also one of three women in U.S. history to achieve the rank of three-star general. This extraordinary woman will deliver a talk titled "Making the Most of Your Leadership Potential" at the Telfair Peet Theatre on the campus of Auburn University on Tuesday, November 3, 11:00-12:00. Her talk and the light-lunch reception to follow are free and open to all.

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The Alabama Women's Commission is now on Facebook and Twitter. Be sure to check us out!

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Research and Resources on Postpartum Depression in the State

In 2007 the Alabama Women's Commission commissioned a study on women with children birth to age one. The results of the study indicated several issues with this age group, but one of the most concerning was in regards to postpartum depression (PPD. Results indicate that between 12,000 and 19,000 women in the State of Alabama suffer from postpartum depression each year. The Commission asked Dr. Carole Zugazaga, Assistant Professor, Auburn University Department of Sociology, Anthropology, and Social Work to expand her original work with her team to further study the PPD issue in the State of Alabama. The results of additional focus group studies can be found here.

In addition to further study, the Commission has provided links to several resources for those suffering from Postpartum Depression as well as for practioners who treat women who might suffer from Postpartum. Click here for more information.

First Alabama Women's Network Exchange

In conjunction with the October meeting of the Alabama Women’s Commission, the Commission hosted the first Alabama Women’s Network Exchange in order to bring together leaders that work to improve the lives of women in . The purpose of the event was to share information about the various organizations current work, events, and issues of concern. The exchange was very productive and we look forward to the next Exchange in April If you are interested in being a part of this exchange, please contact Sarah Skipper, Executive Director of the Alabama Women’s Commission at sarah.skipper@servealabama.gov.

New Financial Education Program Launched

Wi$e Up is a program designed for Generation X & Y women. Its goals are to promote financial security through online education and to encourage responsible saving habits for future retirement. Click here to visit their site.

Need Help with Long Term Care?

Heinz Family Philanthropies releases new "Facts About" cards highlighting ten questions families should ask about long-term care. Click here to learn more.