January 26, 2021 I Event
SWIM Fund to Host Second Annual SWIM Summit
Participants in last year's SWIM Summit.
The Smart Women in Music Fund has announced the second annual SWIM Summit Leadership Program May 4-7, 2021, at the NAMM Headquarters in Carlsbad, California. Applications for the Summit Scholarship opened on January 20, 2021, and close on February 28, 2021.
Led by Jennifer Hall, the SWIM Summit program supports women working in the music products industry and their goals to connect, support and grow their leadership and professional abilities. This annual leadership immersion experience will be offered with the applicants receiving the educational experience covered by the awarded scholarship.
“What an honor!” said Laura Penrose, owner of Nick Rail Music, who reflected on last year’s SWIM Summit. “Not only did I learn incredibly valuable techniques in leadership, effective feedback, communication and perception clarity, but I also had the unique opportunity to learn all these things alongside other brilliant women leaders from the music products industry. Jennifer was an effective coach and facilitator to push our limits, challenge our insecurities and support our progress. I recommend every woman in leadership apply to attend the next Summit. Since attending, I have been able to use techniques I learned and continue to connect with the other participants, creating a strong bond both professionally and personally with these amazing individuals.”
Up to 16 SWIM Summit scholarships will be awarded. The awards cover the curriculum costs for the three-day leadership event, an opening and closing reception, and meals during the summit. The summit is held in partnership with NAMM through the use of their headquarters.
To be eligible for the scholarship, applicants must be women who have at least five years of experience working in the music products industry seeking opportunities to expand their leadership and professional competencies. Participants must be at a manager level or higher. Applicants should model the mission of SWIM to connect, support and grow opportunities for themselves and all women in the music products industry. They also must work for a NAMM member company.
In the event that SWIM cannot gather in person in May based on CDC guidelines, the summit gathering session will occur at the NAMM headquarters October 12-15, 2021.
