Diane Weinbrandt-Clouse (2019) Director of Community Relations Advancement and Transition Services, CECH Special Education, University of Cincinnati was awarded the Professional Development Scholarship to attend the ACE WNO Conference. In her application materials, Weinbrandt-Clouse explained how she had recently completed a one year women’s leadership program through the university. During the program she set a goal to become more involved with ACE WNO and therefore requested funding to attend the Fall Conference. She hopes to use the knowledge gained through the leadership program and from the conference to mentor and inspire other women leaders.