Sea Services Leadership Association

MENTOR - INSPIRE - LEAD

We are the only national nonprofit organization dedicated to the mentorship and development of women leaders in the sea services and beyond. We provide support to women in all branches of the military through our annual symposium, online membership services and through local chapter affiliation networks.

Annual Symposium

Every year, SSLA hosts the annual Joint Women’s Leadership Symposium (JWLS), which is the largest gathering of women in uniform. We welcome men and women to join us, meet amazing trailblazers, find a mentor, and share best practices on how to best lead and inspire others! JWLS 2023 and the Career Development Day will be held in person June 29 – July 1 at the San Diego Convention Center! For more information on JWLS, click here.

Online Community

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Become a Member

We’re always looking for people to join our amazing team, and your support of SSLA helps us grow our services and make our community better. Become a SSLA member to connect with women and men dedicated to mentorship and professional development, start a SSLA chapter, or volunteer for a leadership position on our staff!
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LATEST NEWS

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Sea Services Leadership Association Announces 2023 Awards Program

Sea Services Leadership Association Announces 2023 Awards Program SSLA Press Release Media Contact: Cdr. Laura Stegherr, sslapao@gmail.com Washington, D.C – The Sea Services Leadership Association (SSLA) has

February 28, 2023

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Sea Services Leadership Association Establishes New Bylaws

Sea Services Leadership Association Establishes New Bylaws SSLA Press Release Media Contact: Laura K. Stegherr, sslapao@gmail.com Washington, DC (January 17, 2023) – The Board of

January 17, 2023

Past

Stronger By Helping Each Other: SSLA Joint Women’s Leadership Symposium Unites More than a Thousand Military Women

The Sea Services Leadership Association (SSLA) brought together more than a thousand service women and men at the Norfolk Waterside Marriott in Norfolk, Va., July 10-13 during the 33rd annual Joint Women’s Leadership Symposium and Career and Transitioning Seminar.

August 4, 2022

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July 8th⁠—”Mental Health Fix” Zoom Webinar by “Lean On Navy”

Navy Captain Chris Schwarz How do you measure your psychological wellbeing? How do we encourage others to asses themselves, without stigma? Navy Captain Chris Schwarz

June 13, 2022

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SSLA Announces Rising Star Award Winners

SSLA Announces 2022 Rising Star Award Winners SSLA Press Release Media Contact: Laura Stegherr, sslapao@gmail.com Washington, DC (May 20, 2022) – The Sea Services Leadership Association,

May 20, 2022

JWLS

Registration Open for SSLA’s 2022 Joint Women’s Leadership Symposium

Registration Open for 2022 SSLA Joint Women’s Leadership Symposium JWLS September Press Release Media Contact: Laura Stegherr, sslapao@gmail.com Washington, DC (March 8, 2022) – Registration

March 8, 2022