Gail A. Cole-Avent, PhDAsst. to the VP for Student Affairs

University OmbudspersonUniversity of Miami

• Established a new departmental office, services, and programming opportunities for Veteran students.

• Honored as the Administrator of the Year from the Association of Greek Letter Organizations & the Advisor of the Year from Golden Key International Honour Society, Region III.

• Mentored two undergraduate students who began student affairs graduate programs at Ohio State and LSU.

• Taking Salsa lessons and learning the Rueda de Casino. Recently promoted to level 4 .

“WLI increased my awareness of the achievements of women around me. It was a great reminder to be sure to lift them up and support their

accomplishments! I also have come to terms with realizing that balance is not something that is possible to achieve, but I have learned to manage my energy!”

Beth Lingren Clark, Ph.D.Director, Orientation &

First-Year ProgramsUniversity of Minnesota

– Twin Cities

Sumun L. Pendakur, Ed.D.Associate Dean for Institutional DiversityHarvey Mudd College (a Claremont College)

1. Published my first book chapter!2. Got the dream job I visualized at WLI last year! A

dean-level position, focused on institution-wide efforts for inclusion, equity, and access.

3. Going to be a mom! Baby boy due 3/1/13!

Courtney ReynoldsArea CoordinatorPurdue University

Trained for and ran a half marathon (and in doing so lost

45 pounds.) Applicable lesson:

Love yourself. We are much more of an

inspiration to those we lead when we take care of ourselves.

Brandi P. JonesAssociate DeanSchool of Engineering & Applied SciencePrinceton University

Since attending the Women’s Leadership Institute, I’ve learned the

value of creating and fostering a strong network of women in higher

education. My connection with women at WLI has been a very

important part of my success in a male dominated academic discipline. WLI is

an opportunity to refuel, recharge, recommit, and reconnect with so

many amazing women!

Becca ObergefellAssistant Director

Center for Student Involvement

Ohio Dominican University

I’ve learned to be more open and authentic about

my struggles and my victories. I’m learning to

share my story and to create a place for others to

discover and share their voices.

Ana M. RossettiDirector of Student Affairs, Stuart School of Business

Illinois Institute of Technology

Since attending WLI 2011 I:

Discovered my voice as a

professional woman that lifts others #wlsalt

@AnaMRossetti

Nichole Lewis Director, Belk Professional Development CenterSaint Augustine’s University

•Awarded “Student Advocate of the Year- Staff”•Appointed to University’s Curriculum Council•Began a Doctoral Program in Higher Education Leadership

WLI 11 attendee

• I was promoted • I attended NASPA Alice

Manicur Symposium• I was sought out as a mentor

(And I continued to connect with amazing women across the field!)

Niki RudolphDirector of Student AffairsMichigan State UniversityWLI 2010, Amelia Island

Accomplishment:

Began Ph.D. program in Leadership

for Higher Education Capella University,

March 2012

Cynthia Polk-JohnsonAssociate Vice-President/Dean of StudentsBethune-Cookman University

Carolyn GolzSenior Associate Dean of Students

Director of Residence LifeLake Forest College

Promoted to Senior Associate Dean of Students and asked to lead the Office of Residence Life. Reorganized department and in the process of

rethinking housing plan.

Kelley Stier Associate Director of Student Services & Leadership Development, Purdue University

• Presented on Twitter at a regional conference with fellow #WLI11 attendee

• Accepted an Associate Director position in graduate business student services

• Became active in my community via volunteer opportunities

• Built confidence in myself

Adrienne BlancoBudget Manager, Academic Affairs

Loyola University New Orleans

I achieved an awareness and self-confidence in

knowing that I can and do make an impact on my

campus everyday.

Ann Marie KlotzDirector, Residential Education

Oregon State University

• New Job! Moved across the country.• Went from “Doctoral Student” to “Doctoral

Candidate” • Recipient of the HERSTORY Award from ACUHO-I• Asked to serve as faculty at WLI 2012• Contributed a book chapter in a multi-volume

set on Housing and Residence Life.• Top Ten Program Award Winner, GLACUHO

Robyn KaplanAssociate Director, Office of Student Leadership & ActivitiesHofstra University

I've achieved ownership over my work/life balance, realizing that balance doesn't come naturally - but

rather, it's a choice. When I need to, I choose work and when I want to, I choose life. I experience both with a lack of guilt that so often stands in the way of our own happiness and productivity. As I mentioned after last

year's WLI, if we are fortunate enough to see tomorrow, we should live today with intention.

Melissa RobertsonArea Coordinator, Purdue University

Since attending #WLI11:• Over 300 new professional contacts on

Twitter (many of which have resulted in extensive phone, email, and Skype

conversations!)• 3 conference presentations with women

specifically linked through the WLI network

• Involvement and volunteer work with a professional association, encouraged by

my WLI connections

{

Katie TudiniSenior International Student AdvisorGeorgia Institute of Technology• Promoted to Sr. Advisor• Gained Management

responsibilities• Participant in the

Baden-Württemberg Seminar in Germany

• Traveled to Australia, New Zealand and Puerto Rico to represent Georgia Tech

• Trainer Corp Member

At WLI, I learned-"You 've got to learn where money comes

from, how it works, and how to get more of it."-I enrolled in the UO Financial Stewardship Institute, so I can be a more effective supervisor and budget manager.

(and I'm enjoying it!)

Kristen GleasonClub Sports DirectorUniversity of Oregon WLI 2011

Paulette BlumbergAssociate Vice President for Administration and Finance (interim)California State University Fullerton

Negotiated the interim associate VP position in January 2012~Held the Executive Assistant to the

VP position for 5 years prior).

Jodi Scott Senior Planner, University

of British Columbia

My department was eliminated & I was offered

another job – and a promotion!

Learn more: WLI