Building on the overwhelming success of the NJSBA’s annual Women’s Leadership Conference, this special event will bring that same empowering energy to Workshop 2026. Women@Workshop will take place on Thursday, October 22, from 9 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. at the Atlantic City Convention Center.
Keynote Address, Alisha De Lorenzo: Acclaimed international speaker, award-winning educator, and therapist Alisha De Lorenzo will deliver an inspiring keynote. Alisha will help participants unlock their next level of aliveness and take them on a transformative journey. Check out the video promo.
Group Sessions:
Women Leaders: Five Keys to Lasting Success: Fatihah Abdur-Rahman, Assistant Superintendent at Salem City School District
Explore how to lead with clarity, build capacity, and create cultures where everyone can thrive without burning out. Expect connection, practical strategies, and space to reset.
Women’s Leadership and Transparency: Loretta Rivers and Dr. Gayle Nelson, Piscataway Township Schools
Transparency is essential for effective governance, public trust, and ethical decision-making. Learn practical tools to help you lead with clarity, openness, and consistency.
Closing Session, Dr. Kimberley Markus, Former NJ Education Commissioner and Visionary Leader: Leading with Spirit: From Conference Insights to Daily Leadership
Dr. Kimberley Markus, former NJ Education Commissioner and visionary education leader, will lead an interactive, empowering session. Participants will reflect on conference insights, connect them to their daily lives, and discover how to lead with an authentic spirit.
Register for Women@Workshop Today This program is free, but due to limited space, pre-registration is required. Link to Register.
Need to Register for Workshop 2026? NJSBA offers a group registration rate of $2,400 for 25 team members, which may include the school board, business administrator, superintendent, facilities managers, curriculum professionals, IT staff, principals, human resource professionals, librarians and other district staff. Individual registration is $550. Registration must be handled by your school business administrator.
