Women's Leadership Academy

Event Details

Applications are now open for the 2026–2027 South Carolina Women in Higher Education Women’s Leadership Academy!

Designed for graduate students, new professionals, and early-career leaders, the Academy offers intentional networking, professional development, and mentorship for women pursuing leadership opportunities in higher education.

Participants will engage in three in-person sessions across South Carolina, two virtual sessions, and the 2027 SCWHE Annual Conference.

The program begins in Fall 2026, and enrollment is limited to 25 women. Apply by September 18, 2026: Click here to apply

October: We’ll kick things off at Presbyterian College!
November: We’re headed to Furman University!
January: We’ll wrap up on a third college campus in another part of the state — final details coming soon!
Virtual Sessions will include: Oct – Arezu Corella (ACE Board Member & Arizona State Retiree); and Dec. – Dr. Falecia Williams, President of Prince George Community College)

Learn. Lead. Connect. Inspire.

2024-2025 Cohort
Shana Ashford, Greenville Technical College (staff)
Jennifer Black, South Carolina Technical College System (staff)
Krista Blackwell, University of South Carolina Medicine Greenville (faculty)
Maya Bostick, Midlands Technical College (staff)
Mila Burgess Conway, Columbia College (staff)
Whitney Cagle, University of South Carolina Columbia (staff)
Leah Carlisle, Midlands Technical College (staff)
Kelli Carroll, University of South Carolina (staff)
Takecia Clayton, Voorhees University (faculty)
Julia Heath, University of South Carolina (staff)
Stefania Hiltgen, Newberry College (staff)
Courtney Maricondo, Spartanburg Community College (staff)
Michiko McClary, Morris College (faculty)
Kenya McGregor, Spartanburg Community College (faculty)
Shakerra Miller, Spartanburg Community College (staff)
Morgan Osborne, University of South Carolina
Geleen Reed-Toresdahl, University of South Carolina
Leah Simmonds, Winthrop University

2022-2023 Inaugural Cohort
Lauren Coffey, J.D. – Winthrop (faculty)
Karen Dauenhauer – Coker University (faculty)
Andrea Glover – Spartanburg Community College (staff)
Chasidy Graham – Voorhees University (faculty)
Dr. Nishika Edwards – University of South Carolina School of Medicine (faculty)
Katie Elledge – Midlands Technical College (staff)
Dr. Julie Fernandez – Charleston South University (faculty)
Marshelle Grant – Trident Technical College (staff)
Dr. Tracy Griggs – Winthrop University (faculty)
Dr. Tywana Chenault Hemby – Voorhees University (faculty)
Becky Hubbard – Horry-Georgetown Technical College (faculty)
Dr. Joanna Jackson – Winthrop University (faculty)
Amanda James – Winthrop University (staff)
Dr. AnnMarie Knight – Columbia College (faculty)
Terrianna McCullough – Voorhees University (staff)
Taylor McRavin – University of South Carolina (staff)
Dr. Cara Peters – Winthrop University (faculty)
Katrina Pitts – Benedict College (staff)
Kimi Quirante – Trident Technical College (staff)
Arezo Sediqui – University of South Carolina (staff)
Suzie Therrell – Winthrop University (staff)
Dr. Benita Yowe – Spartanburg Community College (faculty)

Note: Institutional affiliation at the time of the Academy.