On the second Wednesday of each month, typically from February through October, EWTG members and guests are invited to attend a virtual mini-course educational event at no cost. These mini-courses provide training to the EWTG membership and are open to
anyone interested in attending.
Advance registration is required to receive the Zoom link. Please visit Upcoming Events to register for future educational events. Only members can watch recordings of previous mini-course webinars and must be logged into their EWTG profile
to access them.
Click on each year below to reveal the list of past speakers.
Kari Winkley, Assistant Director of Benefits Counseling, Employees Retirement System of Texas (ERS) – Unlock Your Retirement Future: Understanding ERS Benefits | January 21, 2026 [ Announcement]
Jori Mundy, Executive Coach, Motivational Speaker, Founder, The Velvet Edge – The 8 Success Tell-All Strategies to Reach the Pinnacle of Fulfillment While Working | March 11, 2026 [ Announcement]
Maria Luisa Robertson, Manager of Organizational Excellence, Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation & La’Creasha Wells, Senior Field Inspector, Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation | Collective EmPOURment – The Power of Pouring into Others
and Ourselves to Produce Fruitful Leaders | June 11, 2025 [ Announcement]
Sarah Melecki, Director of System Integration, Behavioral Health Services, Texas Health and Human Services Commission | The Value of Mentorship: Steps to Being a Successful Mentor and Mentee | May 14, 2025 [ Announcement]
Lily McClure, Workforce Director, Texas Department of State Health Services | A Well-Designed Workshop: The Swiss Army Knife for Change | April 9, 2025 [ Announcement]
Chan McDermott, Workforce Development Coordinator, Family Health Services, Health and Human Services Commission | Executive Presence: The Missing Link between Merit and Success | March 12, 2025 [ Announcement]
Sharron Stewart - U.S Army Veteran, Women Veterans Coordinator, South Texas, Texas Veterans Commission | Texas Veterans Commission - Womens' Veteran Program | November 13, 2024 [ Announcement]
Carly Samuelson, Development Director, Susan G. Komen - Central TX | MORE THAN PINK Walk | October 9, 2024 [ Announcement]
Bobbie Lehrmann - Asst. Director of Public Relations, City of College Station | Meet the EWTG Affiliates Director | September 11, 2024 [ Announcement]
Shelly Baumgartner - Zonta Club of Austin | Introduction to Zonta International and its Fight for Women World-Wide | August 14, 2024 [ Announcement]
Josh Kuntz, CISO – Chief Information Officer, TDLR & Meghan E. Hollis-Peel, Ph.D., CDMP - Data Officer and Data Management Officer, TDLR | Top Ten Tips to Protect Yourself Online | July 10, 2024 [ Announcement]
Dr. Jennifer Butcher - Vice President/Intercultural Engagement and Belonging – Abilene Christian University Dallas | From Seed to Success: Cultivating Leadership Potential | June 12, 2024 [ Announcement]
Shellee Howard- Strategic College Consultant | How to Send Your Student to College Without Losing Your Mind or Your Money | May 8, 2024 [ Announcement]
Theresa McShan - Mayor of Elgin; Health and Human Services Commission | Planting the Seed-You Can't Lead Until You Learn to Follow – Retired | April 10, 2024 [ Announcement]
Gracie Perez - Interim Associate Commissioner, HHSC’s Access & Eligibility Services Operations Division | Planting the Seeds of Legacy | March 13, 2024 [ Announcement]
Freddy Fri, Entrepreneur, Author, Speaker, Voice-over talent, Basketball coach, International underground hip hop artist, and Motivational lyricist | Make Every Day A WINSday | February 14, 2024 [ Announcement]