Gustavus Women in LeadershipWe aspire to develop women so they can advocate for themselves, live purposeful lives, and serve their neighbors for a better world.
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Each year GWIL offers multiple events for students and alumnae alike centered around preparing, promoting, and empowering women to reach their full potential in both their personal and professional lives.
2023 - 2024 GWIL Keynote Event: International Women's Day
Creating your inner grit: Embracing passion and perserverance to gain the high performance edge
Friday, March 8th, 2024 | 4:30pm Program, 6:00pm Networking
On campus in the Wallenberg Auditorium, networking in the STEAMery
Speaker: Dr. Cindra Kamphoff
Cost: Free
Drinks and light appetizers for attendees after the event
Open to students, alumni, staff, and community members
Dr. Cindra Kamphoff is a celebrated motivational speaker and the Director at the Center of Sport and Performance Psychology for Mankato State University.
Dr. Kamphoff will present "Creating your inner grit: embracing passion and perserverance to gain the high performance edge," sharing valuable strategies to enhance passion, purpose, and performance in both life and work. Drawing from two decades of research and consulting with top professionals, her keynote will offer practical tools for overcoming adversity, boosting energy, and reducing stress.
Join us at 4:30pm for the keynote, followed by a socializing/networking hours at the STEAMery from 6:00pm to 7:00pm. This will be an excellent opportunity to engage with Dr. Kamphoff, purchase her books, and connect with Gustie GWiL alumni. Attendees will recieve a complimentary ticket for a drink and as assortment of appetizers with additional drinks available for purchase. Please remember to bring your ID for alcoholic beverages.
Dr. Cindra Kamphoff
Gustavus Women in Leadership Hall of Fame Recognition
The following women have demonstrated outstanding and transformative leadership of the organization, commitment of time to our students and alumni, and significant financial gift contribution. Thank you all so very much.
2014:
- Marcia Page '82
- Sarah Calhoon Cuthill '85
- Kari Clark '91
- Jann Eichlersmith '85
- Grayce Belvedere-Young
2020:
- Melinda Moen Batz '86
- Katie Batz Bowell '13
- Elizabeth Johnson '14
- Kelsey Swanson Erickson '12
- Ashley Michalko Adams '14
- Anissa Medinger '94
- Christy Morse '77
- Debbie Curran McGarity '91
- Jaque Brunsberg '81
- Beth Sparboe Schnell '81
2024:
- Andrea Fannemel '91
- Nicole Goebel P'21 & P'23
- Dr. Nicole LaVoi '91
- Susan Ripley '80
- Linda Reding '81
- Kathi Tunheim
Join Us!
Alumnae, students, and friends are the heart of this unique organization that inspires women in their personal and professional leadership. Together, we create a community where we can connect, learn, mentor and teach each other—and the next generation of women leaders.
Please email Avery Rowan at averyrowan@gustavus.edu if you would like to be added to the GWiL email alias to stay caught up on all of our fun events.
GWiL E-Board 2024-2025 contact information:
- Morgan Kelly, Co-President: morgankelly@gustavus.edu
- Avery Rowan, Co-President: averyrowan@gustavus.edu
- Polly Kritzeck, Off-Campus Event Planning: pollykritzeck@gustavus.edu
- Olivia Duraine, Off-Campus Event Planning & Finance: duraine@gustavus.edu
- Ally Brodin, Off-Campus Event Planning: allybrodin@gustavus.edu
- Ellie Barringer, On-Campus Event Planning: elliebarringer@gustavus.edu
- Betsy Anderson, On-Campus Event Planning: betsyanderson@gustavus.edu
- Madison Kelly, On Campus Event Planning: madisonkelly@gustavus.edu
- Lizzy Orth, Communications/Engagement: elizabethorth@gustavus.edu
- Linnea Beckstrom, Communications/Engagement & DEI: linneabeckstrom@gustavus.edu
- Gabby Gromacki, Recruitment: gabbygromacki@gustavus.edu
- Kobi Schuck, Promotional Marketing: kobischuck@gustavus.edu
- Natalie Luc, Promotional Marketing: njluc@gustavus.edu
- Cristina Sirbu, DEI: csirbu@gustavus.edu
- Laura Sunnarborg, Finance: lauras@gustavus.edu
- Karina Burns, Intern: karinaburns@gustavus.edu
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