Presidents and their spouses or partners often navigate overlapping public and private roles, particularly in the age of social media and heightened visibility. This session will explore how presidential couples can define a public presence that supports the institution while protecting personal boundaries and preserving privacy. A panel of presidential couples will share their approaches to managing visibility, maintaining authenticity, and working in partnership with campus teams. Participants will leave with a framework for shaping their own engagement strategy as individuals and as a couple.
Matt Gerien, Senior Vice President, Carnegie Higher Education Consulting
Brian Giesler, Presidential Spouse, St. Lawrence University (NY)
Kathryn Morris, President, St. Lawrence University (NY)
Darrell Williams, President, Hampton University (VA)
Myra Williams, Presidential Spouse, Hampton University (VA)