Leadership Institute for Women in Psychology
Leadership Institute for Women in Psychology (LIWP) Overview
Leadership development, mentorship, and community empowering women and gender diverse psychologists to lead in their field, their careers, and their communities.
Applications close Wednesday, October 26th
Applications for the 2026/2027 cohort are currently closed.
About LIWP
The Leadership Institute for Women in Psychology is dedicated to helping women and gender diverse psychologists achieve their full potential as leaders. By connecting with a diverse group of professionals and gaining valuable leadership skills, LIWP participants are well-positioned to drive meaningful change and promote a more inclusive future for psychology.
Training
The LIWP Signature Program provides initial training designed to equip women and gender diverse individuals in psychology with the knowledge, skills, and confidence necessary to succeed in leadership roles and advance their careers.
Outreach
LIWP offers ongoing support, resources, and networking opportunities for program graduates, fostering a lifelong journey of growth and empowerment within a diverse community of women and gender diverse leaders in psychology.
Fundraising
LIWP secures funding to support its mission of advancing equity, diversity, and inclusion in psychology and empowering women and gender diverse leaders to make a positive impact in their field and communities.
Mission
Provide leadership development, mentorship, and community through a gender equity lens to mid-career psychologists that seek positive change within themselves, their teams, organizations, and within society.
Vision
A world with equitable systems led by diverse individuals with leadership training based in psychology and principles of gender equity.
Creed
Positive change comes from gender diverse psychologist leaders who question their roles in society, assert their rights, and are empowered to transform oppressive systems.
LIWP has made me think about myself, and about how I can use my voice to make change, in ways I never even imagined.
LIWP Participant
