Gathering and Discussion Group for Women Administrators

November 2, 2025 JW Grand Ballroom 1–2

In this inclusive event, women and those interested in issues related to women in higher education are invited to join discussion groups on current issues. Aleesia Johnson, Superintendent of Indianapolis Public Schools will give a keynote address.

Roundtable Discussions

Developing Leaders Among Faculty and Staff
Kerry Pannell, Associate Provost, Otterbein University (OH)

Exploring Leadership, Identity, and Gender in _________ Role
Karlyn Crowley, Provost, Ohio Wesleyan University

Inclusive Leadership and Change Management
Karla McCain, Vice President for Academic Affairs and Dean of the Faculty, Cottey College (MO)

Inclusive Leadership and Change Management
Ann Vendrely, Vice President for Academic Affairs, Goshen College (IN)

Is an Executive Coach right for me?
Meg Richtman, Assistant Vice President, Executive Coaching Practice and Senior Executive Coach, Academic Search

Is the Executive Leadership Academy or Senior Leadership Academy Right for Me? 
Tara M. Hart, Director of Programs, American Academic Leadership Institute
Javier Cevallos, President, American Academic Leadership Institute

Leading in Benighted Times
Marjorie Hass, President, CIC

Maintaining a Commitment to DEI(B) as a ___________ (Fill in the Blank/ Your Role)
Sonja Trent-Brown, Vice President for Culture and Inclusive Excellence, Hope College (MI)

Navigating Financial Realities: Enrollment, Financial Aid and Beyond
Debora Johnson-RossVice President for Academic Affairs and Dean of the Faculty, Wartburg College (IA)

Radical Self Care: Sustainable Leadership
Liz Perry-Sizemore, Vice President and Dean of the College, Maryville College (TN)

Shared Ownership: Student Success Stakeholders
Tara Kishbaugh, Dean of Faculty and Student Success, Eastern Mennonite University (VA)

Strong Team: CAO’s and Student Success Professionals Working Together
Heidi ManningProvost and Vice President for Academic Affairs, Buena Vista University (IA)

Supporting Faculty and Staff in Today’s Political Climate
Elizabeth Skomp, Provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs, Stetson University (FL)

Telling the Story and Elevating Academics: Faculty and Student Success Stories
Eva Chatterjee-Sutton, Vice President of Student Life & Dean of Students, Washington & Jefferson College (PA)

Working with the President
Kathy Wolfe, Vice President for Academic Affairs and Dean of the College, Roanoke College (VA)