Reflections
The Women's Commission, in partnership with The Gayle R. Davis Center for Women & Gender Equity, Provost's Office and the Office of the President, developed the GVSU Women's Mentoring Reception in 2012 as a way for the campus community to share stories, insight and advice breaking the myths of women in leadership.
This annual event spotlights the journeys and accomplishments of women leaders at Grand Valley by offering a platform for them to share their perspectives on leadership, management, work-life integration, professional strategy, self-care, and many other topics.
Previous Featured Panelists
2024 - Gretchen Goodman, Jakia Marie, Linda Ray, Kate Stoetzner
2023 - [Shift from Fall to Winter]
2022 - Takeelia Garrett, Samhita Rhodes, Lisa Surman, Kara Van Dam
2021 - Elisa Salazar, Deb Sanders, Sherril Soman
2020 - [COVID Pause]
2019 - Maria Cimitile, Aaron Haight, Juanita Davis, Michelle Rhodes, LuAnne Brown
2018 - Tara Bivens, Wendy Burns-Ardolino, Tricia Thomas, Mei Mah
2017 - Shontaye Witcher, Betty Schaner, Annie Bélanger, Jody Vogelzang
2016 - Keri Becker, Dianne Green-Smith, Kelley Monterusso, Ellen Schendel
2015 - Sharalle Arnold, Jodi Chycinski, Carol Sanchez, Lee VanOrsdel, Pat Waring
2014 - Chick Blue, Beverly Grant, Anne Hiskes, Karen Ingle, Diana Lawson
2013 - Claudia Bajema, Michelle Burke, Maria Cimitile, Elaine Collins, Jean Nagelkerk
2012 - Jeanne Arnold, Connie Dang, Gayle Davis, Nancy Giardina, Julie Guevara, Teri Losey, Maggie McCrystal, Pat Smith, Kathleen Vanderveen
