Leadership
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Harpswell Leadership Council

The Harpswell Leadership Council is a new initiative bringing together a diverse group of women committed to empowering the next generation of leaders in Southeast Asia.

Through their time, expertise, and networks, members amplify Harpswell’s impact by raising awareness, fostering connections and driving support for our programs in Cambodia and across the region.

It is a opportunity to support women’s leadership, while enhancing one’s own skills, and be part of a committed community working toward equity and education.

The Harpswell Leadership Council is a global network of dedicated professionals working together to raise awareness for Harpswell’s mission of empowering women leaders in Southeast Asia. 

Our Purpose

The Leadership Council exists to strengthen Harpswell’s reach, visibility, and sustainability through three key goals:

  • Raise Awareness: Act as ambassadors for Harpswell, introducing our work to new communities, institutions, and audiences.

  • Raise Support: Drive fundraising efforts, partnerships, and volunteer initiatives

  • Raise Profile: Bring Harpswell into new conversations and influential spaces around the world.

We are currently looking for our inaugural Harpswell Leadership Council until August 4, 2025.

Be an Ambassador

  • Champion Harpswell’s mission within your networks.

  • Represent Harpswell at events and in your community.

  • Share our work through social media and personal platforms.

  • Be a mentor and source of encouragement for Harpswell scholars and alumnae.

Leadership Council Members

As a member of the Council, you will take on an active role alongside fellow members to expand Harpswell’s reach, strengthen its community, and sustain its programs.

Support Fundraising

  • Help meet the Council’s collective goal annually.

  • Make a personal fundraising commitment each year.

  • Plan and support fundraising events and campaigns.

  • Cultivate new connections and donors.

Governance Structure

The Harpswell Leadership Council is organized into four key committees, with every Council member serving on one and Steering Committee members leading them as chairs or co-chairs to help drive the Council’s initiatives forward.

Engage and Participate

  • Join one of the Council’s core committees.

  • Attend quarterly meetings and help drive forward initiatives.

  • Participate in Council trips to Cambodia and Malaysia when possible.

  • Stay informed and engaged with Harpswell’s activities and communications.

Council Committees

  • Administration

  • Fundraising and Events

  • Communications

  • Volunteer Program

Who should join?

We welcome professionals from all backgrounds who are passionate about women’s leadership and inspired by Harpswell’s mission. Council Members might be:

  • Harpswell alumnae

  • Former volunteer Leadership Residents

  • Past institutional partners

  • Friends and advocates of our work

There are no limits on geography, gender, or age. What unites our members is a shared belief in the power of education, leadership, and global connection.

If you’re ready to contribute your voice, skills, and energy to a global community that uplifts women leaders and drives meaningful change, we invite you to join the Harpswell Leadership Council.

Join us