The purpose of the WIB-Seattle Executive Mentoring (eMAPS) Program is to prepare women in senior management roles seeking guidance as they transition into executive leadership within the next five years. This cohort-based program is led by three Seattle executive mentors and is dedicated to the advancement and success of local women in scientific leadership roles.

At the end of this program, a mentee will:

• Feel prepared for transition to executive leadership
• Refine their leadership style and develop a strategy for career advancement
• Polish their execution
• Have a stronger network of life science professionals in the Seattle area
• Recognize when they are getting in the way of their own success

Program Dates
We will hold a 2-hour workshop on the 2nd Wednesday of each month for 10 months. Some dates may be rescheduled due to proximity to holidays/conferences. Our first meeting will be scheduled for Wednesday, September 9, 2026. The cohort will be offered in person (approximately monthly). In-person meeting location(s) to be chosen by cohort via survey.

Program Commitment Expectations

• Attendance of at least 8 of the 10 meetings
• Full participation in the mentoring activities, including completion of any homework and/or reading
• Engaged and authentic with a learning and growth mindset
• Committed to fostering the growth of other program Mentees
• Provide timely and clear feedback about their own learning objectives

Eligibility

• WIB members within the Greater Seattle area who are at senior manager or higher. 
• This program is only for those who have an active WIB Membership. If you do not have one or would like to renew, please visit our membership page.   

Application Instructions

• Fill out the online application, including an upload of your resume/CV,
• Submit two recommendations here. 

The completed application, including recommendations, is due by the end of the day (PT) Monday, June 1, 2026. Qualified applicants will be contacted by WIB-Seattle to schedule an interview with our mentors.

Contact

If you have additional questions, please reach out to the Seattle eMAPS Committee:
Andrea Knapp, Laura Szkolar Sienkiewicz, and Sarah Headland 
SeattleEMAPS@womeninbio.org