| MaryKathyrine Tran (2021) |
| MaryKathyrine Tran, MS (2019) serves as the Assistant Director for the Division of Diversity and Inclusion at the Ohio University Women’s Center in Athens, Ohio. During her tenure there, she has focused on strategies to increase retention of multicultural women at Ohio University. MaryKathyrine established the AWLC ALAANA+ Women’s Leadership Cohort (AWLC) in 2019, a cohort program geared towards first-and [read more] |
| Campus Conversations Scholarship Award |
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| ACE WNO Campus Conversations AwardRev. 7/2022 Each year ACE WNO allocates funding to support women’s leadership development activities on Ohio campuses that foster continued conversation and collaboration in line with the ACE WNO mission and objectives. Applicants can request up to $500 each, with a total of $1500 in funding available annually across all award recipients. Applicants may submit additional applications for [read more] |
| Dr. Tara Stopfel Warden (2020) |
| Tara Stopfel Warden, PhD (2020) serves as the Assistant Vice Provost for Advising & Academic Services at the University of Cincinnati (UC.) She specializes in strategic leadership practice and program design for advising, enrollment management, and student success. Tara has established programs recognized regionally and nationally for innovation or exemplary practice. She provides leadership to the university’s 18 advising centers [read more] |
| Campus Conversations Scholarship Award |
| ACE WNO Campus Conversations AwardRev. 7/2022 Each year ACE WNO allocates funding to support women’s leadership development activities on Ohio campuses that foster continued conversation and collaboration in line with the ACE WNO mission and objectives. Applicants can request up to $500 each, with a total of $1500 in funding available annually across all award recipients. Applicants may submit additional applications for [read more] |
| Kara DePaul (2019) |
| Kara DePaul, MBA (2019) Specialist, Academic Professional Development, Cuyahoga Community College, used her scholarship funds toward obtaining certification through the Association for Talent Development (ATD) in Learning and Performance. Obtaining these credentials advances DePaul’s professional development, but more importantly benefits the college institution and employees who work there and aligns with the ACE Women’s Network strategic commitments. [read more] |
| Diane Weinbrandt-Clouse (2019) |
| Diane Weinbrandt-Clouse (2019) Director of Community Relations Advancement and Transition Services, CECH Special Education, University of Cincinnati was awarded the Professional Development Scholarship to attend the ACE WNO Conference. In her application materials, Weinbrandt-Clouse explained how she had recently completed a one year women’s leadership program through the university. During the program she set a goal to become more involved [read more] |
| Coryn Gonzales (2019) |
| Coryn Gonzales (2019), Academic Success Coach, The Ohio State University, as a first-generation college student, first in her family to obtain bachelor’s degree and the first to pursue a master’s degree she requested the professional development scholarship to help with the cost of attending the annual NASPA conference. Gonzales wanted to attend the conference to empower herself by gaining valuable [read more] |
| Patricia McSteen, PhD (2019) |
| Patricia McSteen, PhD (2019) is the Associate Dean of Students at Ohio University and received this year’s award for her visionary leadership. McSteen created one of the first Behavioral Intervention Teams in the country in higher education at a time when mental health issues are on the rise on college campuses across the United States and was instrumental in rebuilding [read more] |
| Dr. Nicole Ausmer (2018) |
| Dr. Nicole Ausmer (2018) is the director of student activities and leadership development at the University of Cincinnati. She will use her scholarship to attend the 2019 Donna M. Bourassa Mid-Level Management Institute, which is a signature education program with the American College Personnel Association. [read more] |
| Brittany Arthur Mellon (2018) |
| Brittany Arthur Mellon (2018) is an assistant professor in the division of experience-based learning and career education at the University of Cincinnati. She plans to use her award to present her research findings at the Conference for Industry and Education Collaboration conference, which is a division of the American Society of Engineering Education. [read more] |
| Sarah Lack (2018) |
| Sarah Lack (2018) is an Associate Director of Development for Annual Giving at Ohio University. She will use her award to attend the Council for the Advancement and Support of Education District V Conference in Chicago. [read more] |
| Maggie McKinley (2018) |
| Maggie McKinley (2018) is the Executive Senior Associate Athletic Director and Senior Woman Administrator at the University of Cincinnati. In her current role, McKinley provides strategic direction on departmental initiatives focused on student-athlete welfare, gender equity, Title IX, compliance, and diversity and inclusion. A graduate of the LEAD1 Athletic Directors’ Institute and the Women Leaders in College Sports Executive Institute, [read more] |
| Jennelizabeth Bice (2017) |
| Jennelizabeth Bice (2017) is an Academic Advisor for the College of the Arts at Kent State University. She specializes in the Schools of Music and Theatre & Dance. Jenna is currently pursuing her PhD in Higher Education Administration and will use her award toward her participation in The National Academic Advising Association’s international conference in Dublin, Ireland. [read more] |
| Nicole Neely (2017) |
| Nicole Neely (2017) is the Assistant Director of Annual Programs and Donor Relations at Ohio Northern University. Nicole earned her Bachelors in Business Administration at Bowling Green State University where she found her passion for higher education and university advancement. She plans to use this award to attend the Case District V Conference in hopes to expand ONU's new Young [read more] |
| Dr. Sandra Schroer (2017) |
| Dr. Sandra Schroer (2017) is an Associate Professor and Chair of the Department of Sociology & Anthropology at Muskingum University, in New Concord, Ohio. Sandra will use her scholarship to attend the 2018 HERS Institute at Bryn Mawr. Susan Hasseler will accept on her behalf. [read more] |
| Dr. Karen Bankston (2017) |
| Dr. Karen Bankston (2017) is the Associate Dean for Clinical Practice, Partnership and Community Engagement of the College of Nursing at the University of Cincinnati. Dr. Bankston. Dr. Bankston has been serving in health care for 40 years. In her current role she is responsible for developing and maintaining partnerships with nursing and other disciplines at UC, while also engaging [read more] |
| Award Application for Professional Development Scholarship Award |
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| This award is to support and advance women working in higher education institutions throughout Ohio. It provides recipients with funding to join a professional organization, participate in a conference or workshop, or pursue other professional development opportunities. The WNO reviews applications and grants awards semi-annually. Each award period grants will be awarded up to the cummulative amount of $1,000. Applicants [read more] |
| Award Application for Excellence in Higher Education Leadership Award |
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| Established in 2009, this award recognizes an outstanding woman leader who has made significant contributions to educational leadership in higher education in Ohio. This award is ACE WNO’s highest honor. The award winner should have served as a role model and leader to other women in the field of higher education through her demonstrated commitment to the leadership development and advancement [read more] |
| Excellence in Higher Education Research Award |
| This award recognizes an outstanding woman leader who has made significant contributions to higher education research or publication in Ohio. This award highlights outstanding research and/or publication efforts advancing knowledge in the field of higher education (administration, faculty, leadership, representation in fields/majors; research can be faculty, student, or community focused). Priority focus area includes women in higher education. Nominees must have [read more] |
| Professional Development Scholarship Award |
| This award is to support and advance women working in higher education institutions throughout Ohio. It provides recipients with funding to join a professional organization, participate in a conference or workshop, or pursue other professional development opportunities. The WNO reviews applications and grants awards semi-annually. Each award period grants will be awarded up to the cummulative amount of $1,000. Applicants [read more] |
| Excellence in Higher Education Leadership Award |
| Established in 2009, this award recognizes an outstanding woman leader who has made significant contributions to educational leadership in higher education in Ohio. This award is ACE WNO’s highest honor. The award winner should have served as a role model and leader to other women in the field of higher education through her demonstrated commitment to the leadership development and advancement [read more] |
| Awards & Scholarships |
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| The ACE Women’s Network of Ohio has created four awards to honor and highlight women professionals in Ohio’s institutions of higher learning. The awards support the career growth of women through professional development awards, promote campus community through conversations, and spotlight the scholarship and leadership contributions of women throughout Ohio. They are designed to recognize the breadth and depth of women’s [read more] |
| Marissa Pauly (2016) |
| Marissa Pauly (2016), Program Manager and Business Communication Adjunct, University of Cincinnati. Marissa Pauly is passionate about helping young women establish self-efficacy while working in higher education. She plans to use her award to support conference registration and travel to a leadership development opportunity. [read more] |
| Dr. Xi Wang (2016) |
| Dr. Xi Wang (2016), Assistant Professor of Statistics, Department of Mathematical Sciences, University of Cincinnati. Dr. Wang enjoys her experiences serving as a research mentor and advisor for undergraduates, masters and PhD students. She plans to use this award to attend the 2016 Women in Statistics and Data Science Conference where she is an invited panelist. [read more] |
| Dr. Janice Walker (2016) |
| Dr. Janice Walker (2016), Assistant to the President and Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer, Xavier University. Dr. Walker received her bachelor’s degree in Mathematics from Tuskegee University, and her master’s degree and PhD, both in Mathematics, from the University of Michigan. Prior to her current role, Janice served as the Dean of the College of Arts & Sciences at Xavier [read more] |
| Pamela Schopieray (2015) |
| Pamela Schopieray (2015), is the Director of Career Services, Community Service Work-Study and Internships at the Ohio State University, Mansfield. She found her interest in becoming a career services professional as the result of her own major decisions dilemma as an undergraduate. As a first generation college student from Portsmouth, Ohio, Pam went to college with a goal to obtain [read more] |
| Charene Thornton (2015) |
| Charene Thornton (2015) has an undergraduate degree in Organizational Management from Wilberforce University and a Master’s degree in Logistics and Operations Management from Wright State University. Charene is employed in the Wright State University Career Center as a Student Services Coordinator, with a focus on student engagement and as an administrator for the Federal Work Study Reading Tutor program. She is [read more] |
| Dr. Bonnie L. Coe (2015) |
| Dr. Bonnie L. Coe (2015), President of Central Ohio Technical College in Newark Ohio. Dr. Coe, originally from Gallipolis, Ohio, received her bachelor and master’s degrees from The Ohio State University and her doctoral degree from The University of Dayton. She has also participated in the Harvard Institute for Educational Management and Harvard Seminar for New Presidents. Dr. Coe’s work experience [read more] |
| Tamara Dunaeff (2014) |
| Tamara Dunaeff (2014) administers the master's and PhD programs at The Ohio State University College of Nursing as the Graduate Program Manager. After earning a B.A. from Ohio University, she is now pursuing a master's degree in Educational Studies at Ohio State. Tamara is currently completing several leadership training programs including the Mastery in Transformational Training (MITT) in which she [read more] |
| Latricia Milhouse (2014) |
| Latricia Milhouse (2014) is an Employee and Labor Relations Specialist at Wright State University. Prior to joining Wright State in 2010, she worked as an Employee Relations Coordinator in the airlines industry. Latricia has earned a bachelor's degree in business and a master's degree in counseling. She plans to use her scholarship funds to partially support her attendance at the [read more] |
| Dr. Judit Puskas (2014) |
| Dr. Judit Puskas (2014) is the Joseph M. Gingo Chair in Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering at The University of Akron's College of Engineering. She received a PhD in plastics and rubber technology in 1985, and an M. E. Science in organic and biochemical engineering in 1977, from the Technical University of Budapest, Hungary. Dr. Puskas has been published in more [read more] |
| Dr. Pamela K. Shay's (2014) |
| Dr. Pamela K. Shay's (2014) current roles include serving as the Provost and Senior Vice President of Academic, Athletic, and Student Affairs at Urbana University where she is responsible for the day to day direction of the university. Additionally, at Franklin University, she serves as the Vice President of Accreditation & Institutional Effectiveness, and leads the institution's state, regional, international, [read more] |
| Aiesha Motley (2013) |
| Aiesha Motley (2013) is the Associate Director of Operations and Multicultural Development with the University of Akron. In her role she leads academic services and social and cultural programming for underrepresented groups and specific learning communities. Ms. Motley plans to use the scholarship award to support her passion and participation in the National Conference on Race and Ethnicity (NCORE). [read more] |
| Dr. Ashley Currier (2013) |
| Dr. Ashley Currier (2013) is an Assistant Professor of Women’s Gender, and Sexuality Studies at the University of Cincinnati. Her research and teaching interests include Social Movements, Genders and Sexualities, Global and Transnational Sociology, and African Studies. She plans to use the scholarship award to support her involvement in the 2013 African Studies Association annual meeting where she plans to [read more] |
| Dr. Jacqueline McMillan (2013) |
| Dr. Jacqueline McMillan (2013) currently serves as the Vice President of Enrollment Management at Wright State University where she has held multiple roles, each with increasing responsibility. Dr. McMillan has not only served as an impactful leader on campus and in the community, but she has also mentored and supported countless women students, faculty, staff and administrators. She is known and [read more] |
| Jacqueline Parrill (2012) |
| Jacqueline Parrill (2012) is the Vice President for Institutional Planning & Human Resources Development for Central Ohio Technical College and also serves as Director of Human Resources, Campus Relations and Planning Support at the Ohio State University at Newark. Ms. Parrill has served as the Institutional Representative for both institutions since 2004, and joined the Executive Board for ACE Women's [read more] |
| Dr. Diana Bilimoria (2012) |
| Dr. Diana Bilimoria (2012) is the Key Bank Professor of Organizational Behavior in the Weatherhead School of Management at Case Western Reserve University. Throughout her career, Dr. Bilimoria has focused research on the gendered climate of organizations, women's leadership, ways in which women can achieve success, and the transformation of organizations to achieve gender, racial and ethnic equality. Dr. Bilimoria [read more] |
| Robin Selzer (2011) |
| Robin Selzer (2011) is Assistant Director of the Pre-Professional Advising Center at the University of Cincinnati. She earned her Ph.D. in Higher Education Administration at Loyola University, and her MA in School Counseling & Community Counseling and her BA in Sociology from the University of Cincinnati. Dr. Selzer is committed to sharing her work through women’s networks such as the [read more] |
| Jennifer Grube Vestal (2010) |
| Jennifer Grube Vestal (2010) has held the position of Associate Dean of Students and Director of Academic Support & Enrichment at Denison University. Ms. Vestal's career path included work in Student Affairs at Kenyon College and Academic Advising at The Ohio State University, where she served as President of ACADAOS, an affiliate chapter of NACADA. She earned her M.A. in Higher [read more] |
| Dr. Carol Cartwright (2010) |
| Dr. Carol Cartwright (2010) is President Emeritus of both Kent State University and Bowling Green State University, having served as the first female president of both institutions. Dr. Cartwright earner her master's and doctoral degrees from the University of Pittsburgh and a bachelor's degree from the university of Wisconsin-Whitewater. Her academic career was distinguished by innovative teaching, pioneering research and [read more] |
| Fedearia Nicholson (2009) |
| Fedearia Nicholson (2009) became Director of the Office of Multicultural Development at The University of Akron in 2007. In this role, Ms. Nicholson directs first year programs related to the retention of multicultural students, and oversees the execution of programs addressing issues facing the multicultural community. Ms. Nicholson earned an MA in public administration from The University of Akron, as [read more] |
| Dr. Lynn Singer (2009) |
| Dr. Lynn Singer (2009) serves as Deputy Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs at Case Western University. As a professor of pediatrics and psychiatry, Dr. Singer has directed federally funded research projects that represent $25 million of funding to the university. Dr. Singer earned her MA and PhD in clinical psychology from Case Western Reserve University. Previously she had [read more] |