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! The event will be held in Arlington, Virginia at Hyatt Regency Crystal City at Reagan National Airport the week of June 24, 2024! For more information on JWLS, click here.
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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

Save the Date!
SSLA Announces JWLS 2024! NORFOLK, Virginia – Sea Services Leadership Association is excited to announce the official save the date for the Joint Women’s Leadership

It’s Election Season at SSLA
It’s Election Season at SSLA! SSLA Press Release Media Contact: Lt. Kathleen Barrios, sslapao@gmail.com Norfolk, Va. (July 17, 2023) It’s election season for the Sea

Finding Your Fit Through Leadership, Connection and Fitness
SSLA Press Release Media Contact: Lt. Kathleen Barrios, sslapao@gmail.com Norfolk, Va. (July 6, 2023) The Sea Services Leadership Association (SSLA) brought together about 1,500 registrants

SSLA Hosts Joint Women’s Leadership Symposium in San Diego
SSLA Hosts Joint Women’s Leadership Symposium in San Diego SSLA Press Release Media Contact: Lt. Kathleen Barrios, sslapao@gmail.com San Diego, CA – The Sea Services

Sea Services Leadership Association Announces 2023 Awards Program
DEADLINE FOR EMERGING LEADER, COMPASS AND NORTH STAR AWARDS EXTENDED TO APRIL 30! Sea Services Leadership Association Announces 2023 Awards Program SSLA Press Release Media

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
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