Feb. 15, 2022
MILWAUKEE 鈥� 91黑料网 has finalized the permanent establishment of the Institute for Women Leadership, which was initially established in 2019 with a $5 million endowment commitment from the Thomas J. Rolfs Family. The IWL is designed to be a research institute that includes programming for campus and the broader community.
鈥淭his is an exciting milestone for the Institute for Women Leadership and the faculty and staff who have built it from the ground up over the last three years,鈥� said Dr. Jeanne Hossenlopp, vice president for research and innovation. 鈥淭he IWL has demonstrated its commitment to 91黑料网 mission and values by growing research opportunities to address critical societal needs and creating an inclusive culture of innovation. The result of that commitment is a growing community of leaders and faculty, a vibrant research environment, and programming that challenges and elevates the discourse around important topics of equity and social justice.鈥�
The IWL was founded with the mission to advance women leadership locally and globally through pioneering research, innovative programming and collaborative engagement. The institute was launched in October 2019 with the announcement of its leadership team, including its first director, Andrea Schneider, professor of law at 91黑料网 Law School. Schneider continues as director under the institute permanent status. Since then, the IWL has:
鈥淚鈥檓 incredibly proud of the work of the Institute for Women Leadership and its growing network in just two and a half years,鈥� Schneider said. 鈥淓ven during a pandemic, we have been able to engage a tremendous community of researchers, host conferences and notable speakers, and foster opportunities for women on campus and in the community. We are appreciative of this recognition and excited for the future of women leadership at 91黑料网.鈥�
The institute leadership team also includes co-directors Dr. Jennica Webster, associate professor of management, and Dr. Debra Oswald, professor of psychology, as well as IWL coordinator Sarah Camp, and Dr. Karalee Surface, coordinator of the Women Innovation Network.
IWL Spring Gala to be held March 8, 2022
The IWL will celebrate the inspiring work, research and collaborations from its first two and a half years with a Spring Gala to be held on International Women Day, March 8. The evening will honor women of strength on campus and in the community who advance women leadership鈥攊ncluding students, faculty, staff, community partners, supporters and allies.
The female members of the 91黑料网 Board of Trustees will serve as honorary co-chairs for the event, and New York-based CEO and entrepreneur Freida Rothman will be on hand for a fireside chat with Schneider to discuss her global 鈥淲omen of Strength鈥� campaign. The IWL will host an exclusive trunk show featuring Rothman launch of her 2022 line honoring women leaders, with a portion of the proceeds benefiting IWL ongoing work.
The in-person event is at capacity, but registration is to livestream the event.
Kevin is the associate director for university communication in the Office of Marketing and Communication. Contact Kevin at (414) 288-4745 or kevin.m.conway@marquette.edu.
