On the second Wednesday of each month, typically from February through October, EWTG members and guests are invited to attend a virtual mini-course educational event at no cost. These mini courses provide training to the EWTG membership and are open to anyone interested in attending.
Advance registration is required to receive the Zoom link. Please visit Upcoming Events to register for future educational events. Only members can watch recordings of previous mini course webinars and must be logged into their EWTG profile to access them.
For more information or to suggest speakers, email communications@ewtg.org.
2026 April Virtual Mini-Course
Pressure Tested: Communicating in High Stakes Moments
Carrie Williams, Senior Vice President and Chief Communications Director, Texas Hospital Association
Join us on Wednesday, April 8 from 12:00-1:00 (CT), as Carrie Williams, Senior Vice President and Chief Communications Officer for Texas Hospital Association, and former Chief Press Officer for Texas Health and Human Services Commission, shares her insights from leading communications in complex environments and offers practical guidance for navigating high stakes communications with clarity, credibility, and confidence.
- Carrie Williams, Senior Vice President and Chief Communications Director, Texas Hospital Association – Pressure Tested: Communicating in High Stakes Moments | April 8, 2026 | Register Today
- Jori Mundy, Executive Coach, Motivational Speaker, Founder, The Velvet Edge – The 8 Success Tell-All Strategies to Reach the Pinnacle of Fulfillment While Working | March 11, 2026 | Stream Webinar
- Kari Winkley, Assistant Director of Benefits Counseling, Employees Retirement System of Texas (ERS) – Unlock Your Retirement Future: Understanding ERS Benefits | January 21, 2026 | Stream Webinar
- Denise Messina, Professional Development Manager, Texas State Auditor’s Office | Five Languages of Appreciation | September 10, 2025 | Stream Webinar | View Presentation
- Ray Hymel, Legislative Consultant, Texas Public Employees Association | Recap of the 89th Legislative Session | August 13, 2025 | Stream Webinar
- Jamie Langham, Park Operations Trainee, Lake Corpus Christi State Park, Texas Parks and Wildlife Department | July 9, 2025 | Stream Webinar
- Maria Luisa Robertson, Manager of Organizational Excellence, Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation & La’Creasha Wells, Senior Field Inspector, Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation | Collective EmPOURment – The Power of Pouring into Others and Ourselves to Produce Fruitful Leaders | June 11, 2025 | Stream Webinar
- Sarah Melecki, Director of System Integration, Behavioral Health Services, Texas Health and Human Services Commission | The Value of Mentorship: Steps to Being a Successful Mentor and Mentee | May 14, 2025 | Stream Webinar
- Lily McClure, Workforce Director, Texas Department of State Health Services | A Well-Designed Workshop: The Swiss Army Knife for Change | April 9, 2025 | Stream Webinar
- Chan McDermott, Workforce Development Coordinator, Family Health Services, Health and Human Services Commission | Executive Presence: The Missing Link between Merit and Success | March 12, 2025 | Stream Webinar
- Sharron Stewart - U.S Army Veteran, Women Veterans Coordinator, South Texas, Texas Veterans Commission | Texas Veterans Commission - Womens' Veteran Program | November 13, 2024 | Stream Webinar
- Carly Samuelson, Development Director, Susan G. Komen - Central TX | MORE THAN PINK Walk | October 9, 2024 | Stream Webinar
- Bobbie Lehrmann - Asst. Director of Public Relations, City of College Station | Meet the EWTG Affiliates Director | September 11, 2024 | Stream Webinar
- Shelly Baumgartner - Zonta Club of Austin | Introduction to Zonta International and its Fight for Women World-Wide | August 14, 2024 | Stream Webinar
- Josh Kuntz, CISO – Chief Information Officer, TDLR & Meghan E. Hollis-Peel, Ph.D., CDMP - Data Officer and Data Management Officer, TDLR | Top Ten Tips to Protect Yourself Online | July 10, 2024 | Stream Webinar
- Dr. Jennifer Butcher - Vice President/Intercultural Engagement and Belonging – Abilene Christian University Dallas | From Seed to Success: Cultivating Leadership Potential | June 12, 2024 | Stream Webinar
- Shellee Howard- Strategic College Consultant | How to Send Your Student to College Without Losing Your Mind or Your Money | May 8, 2024 | Stream Webinar
- Theresa McShan - Mayor of Elgin; Health and Human Services Commission | Planting the Seed-You Can't Lead Until You Learn to Follow – Retired | April 10, 2024 | Stream Webinar
- Gracie Perez - Interim Associate Commissioner, HHSC’s Access & Eligibility Services Operations Division | Planting the Seeds of Legacy | March 13, 2024 | Stream Webinar
- Freddy Fri, Entrepreneur, Author, Speaker, Voice-over talent, Basketball coach, International underground hip hop artist, and Motivational lyricist | Make Every Day A WINSday | February 14, 2024 | Stream Webinar