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High Stakes Leadership: A Leadership Case Study in Innovation, Resiliency, and Impact

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November 12 @ 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm

Hybrid Event

Wichita Mayor Lily Wu joins us to discuss the opportunities and challenges that come with running a city that aims to grow in sustainable and strategic ways. A former anchor and reporter, Mayor Wu has a unique perspective on public narrative and crisis leadership.

 

 

Mayor Lily Wu was elected Mayor of Wichita, Kansas in November 2023, and was sworn in as the City of Wichita’s 103rd mayor on January 8, 2024. Mayor Lily is the first woman elected to a full term in the largest city in Kansas. She is the first Asian American mayor in the state of Kansas. She has been a Wichitan since 1993, when her family immigrated to Wichita from Guatemala. Mayor Lily was an award-winning local television journalist and is a proud alumna of Wichita Public Schools, including Wichita High School East, Wichita State University, and the University of Hong Kong. As mayor, she champions an inclusive vision for the entire city, focusing on ensuring public safety, strengthening the economy, restoring trust in City Hall, and building a united community.

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