​​

 

​The LOTT Fellowship Program was designed to support our communities by developing and challenging emerging professional women in the Twin Cities (Minnesota) area to see their role in furthering women's leadership in all sectors of society. Our multi-tiered program encompasses six months, and includes a combination of structured workshops, mentoring, personal development plans, networking, and a community-based project. 

 

A core component of the Fellowship is the monthly workshops held from January 2026 through May 2026. In these workshops Fellows deepen their understanding of various leadership topics, make connections to their leadership development plans and think about concrete applications to their professional journeys. 

 

Call for Speakers 

 

LOTT is opening a call for speakers to present at one of our monthly workshops. You will receive a stipend for this presentation, $75 per hour, with a maximum total up to $300 per individual.

 

Potential Workshop Topics 

 

• Self-Defined Professionalism

• Teamwork and Working Across Difference 

• Identity Driven Leadership

• Presenting Your Best Self: Resumes and Negotiations 

• Public Speaking and Facilitation 

• Other topics that contribute to the field of women’s leadership! 

 

Proposal Requirements 

 

The priority deadline for proposals is yet to be determined, via the Speaker Proposal Google Form. 

 

Proposal submissions must include: 

 

• Title of Workshop

• Description of Workshop

• Outcomes of Workshop

• Speaker Info

• Speaker Qualifications

• Speaker Bio

• Speaker Availability 

 

Successful proposals will include the following elements: 

 

• Demonstrate a depth of expertise and relevant experience connected to the topic proposed. 

• Be interactive and include concrete takeaways for fellows. 

• Provide time for Q+A and Reflection

​

You may preview the application questions using this Microsoft Word document. To submit your application, copy and paste your final answers into the Google Form.

​

Notification of successful proposals will be sent on a rolling basis by December 19th, 2025. 

 

Workshop Dates + Times 

​

• Saturday, January 10, 2026 - Workshop 1

• Saturday, February 7, 2026 - Workshop 2

• Saturday, March 7, 2026 - Workshop 3

• Saturday, April 11, 2026 - Workshop 4

• Saturday, May 9, 2026 - Workshop 5

​

Each workshop will include two speakers, one from 9:30am to 10:45am and one from 11:00am to 12:15pm. The official proposal form will ask for speaker availability. 

​

 

Workshops are stipend at the rate of $300 for a 75-minute workshop. Stipends require a completed W9 form and will be paid within 30 days of the workshop. 

 

Questions?

 

Please reach out to program@wearelott.org with any questions about the LOTT Fellowship or Speaker Proposal process.

​

​​Curious to learn more about the LOTT Program? Prospective speakers are welcome to attend our upcoming information sessions about the 2026 LOTT Program this fall. Learn more and RSVP!