The Women of Hudson Area Leader serves as the local face and connector for Women of Hudson within a defined geographic area. This role exists to ensure women feel welcomed, supported, and connected to the Women of Hudson community—particularly during their early days with the organization.
The Area Leader is a relationship-builder and ambassador, not a program manager or administrator. The role is intentionally designed to be high-impact but low-burden, allowing it to scale thoughtfully as Women of Hudson continues to grow.
Primary Focus
- Connection
- Visibility
- Welcome
- Awareness
Initial Areas
- Charleston Group Leader
- Charlotte Group Leader
- Greensboro Group Leader
- Louisiana Group Leader
- Ohio Group Leader
- Spartanburg Group Leader
- East Tennessee Group Leader
- Nashville Group Leade
The Area Leader helps women know Women of Hudson exists, they belong here, and support is available.
Key Responsibilities
- New Hire Connection
- Serve as the Women of Hudson point of contact for female new hires within the assigned area
- Commit to touching base with each female new hire through:
- A brief in-store visit or
- A 10–15 minute virtual welcome call
- Purpose of the touchpoint:
- Welcome them to Hudson and Women of Hudson
- Share what Women of Hudson offers (growth groups, power pods, conference, mentorship)
- Answer basic questions and encourage participation
- Timing:
- Ideally within the first 30–60 days of hire
- Area Presence & Visibility
- Be a recognizable and approachable Women of Hudson leader in the area
- Maintain light but consistent visibility with:
- Periodic store visits (as schedules allow)
- Attendance at select Women of Hudson events or initiatives
- Reinforce Women of Hudson’s mission, values, and opportunities
- Program Connection & Advocacy
- Help connect women in the area to:
- Growth Groups
- Power Pods
- Mentorship Program
- Annual Conference
- Encourage women to take the next step in their involvement
- Identify individuals with leadership potential for future roles
- Successor Development (NEW)
- Identify at least one potential successor within the assigned area during the term
- Provide informal mentorship and exposure to the Area Leader role
- Gradually involve the successor in:
- New hire touchpoints
- Store visits or virtual welcomes
- Program awareness and connection efforts
- Support a smooth transition at the end of the 12-month term
The goal is not perfection, but preparation—leaving the area stronger than it was at the start of the term.
- Feedback & Insight Sharing
- Share high-level insights with Executive Leadership and committees such as:
- Engagement trends
- Common questions or needs
- Opportunities for future growth or support
- Feedback is shared for learning and planning—not evaluation
What the Area Leader Role Is NOT
To keep this role healthy and sustainable, Area Leaders are not responsible for:
- HR matters or onboarding tasks
- Performance management or workplace conflict
- Facilitating growth groups or Power Pods
- Managing events or logistics
- Being available outside reasonable boundaries
Term & Succession Model
- Term Length: 12 months
- Succession Expectation:
- By the end of the term, the Area Leader has identified and supported a successor prepared to step into the role for the next 12-month cycle
- This rotating leadership model:
- Expands Women of Hudson’s footprint
- Develops new leaders organically
- Prevents burnout and stagnation
Time Commitment
- Average: 2–3 hours per month
- Time is primarily relational and flexible
- Commitment may fluctuate based on hiring volume in the area
- Designed to fit alongside full-time responsibilities
Support & Structure
- Area Leaders will:
- Participate in periodic check-ins with Executive Leadership
- Receive messaging templates and talking points
- Have clear escalation paths if questions arise
- Area Leaders are not expected to create content or materials
Leadership Impact & Growth Path
Serving as an Area Leader:
- Builds leadership presence and influence
- Develops relationship and communication skills
- Creates a pipeline for future roles such as:
- Committee Leadership
- Mentorship Program Leadership
- Conference facilitation or speaking
- Expanded regional leadership as Women of Hudson grows
Success Looks Like
- New hires feel welcomed and informed
- Women in the area know how to get involved
- Engagement opportunities are visible and accessible
- Women of Hudson maintains a strong local presence without burnout
Current Member Assignments
Charleston Group Leader: Lisa Benson
Greensboro Group Leader: Brenda Williams
Spartanburg Group Leader: Rita Moss
East TN Group Leader: Heidi Trimbur
Nashville Group Leader: Sarah Blust
Open Positions
Louisiana Group Leader
Ohio Group Leader
Charlotte Group Leader