Join us as we explore how women in top leadership positions master resilience and confidence while navigating what still confronts their professional endeavors.

Continental Breakfast at 8 a.m.

Program welcome by WSU Board of Governors Chair Shirley Stancato

Opening remarks (virtual) by WSU President Kimberly Espy

Meet the Panelists

Carolyn Hafner, Assoc VP & Chief HR Officer (Moderator)
Stephanie Hawkes, Senior Director, Multicultural Student Engagement
Virginia Kleist, Dean, Mike Ilitch School of Business
Donyale Padgett, Chief Diversity Officer (Moderator)
Lisa Shrader, Assistant Vice President, Academic Affairs
Denise Taliaferro Baszile, Dean, College of Education

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Mission Statement:   

Wayne Women LEAD is Wayne State University’s chapter of Michigan’s American Council on Education (ACE) Women’s Network. The Michigan ACE Women's Network mission is to identify, develop, encourage, advance, link and support (IDEALS) women in higher education. Wayne Women LEAD supports the mission through professional development, networking, mentoring, advocacy, and support for WSU women administrators and aspiring leaders.