University of New Hampshire: President's Commission on the Status of Women, 26th Annual Awards Celebration. "Lifting As We Climb" - Celebrating the Achievements of Women at University of New Hampshire. March 25, 2010 Cele

1. 26th Annual Awards Celebration
2010
L i f t i n g A s We C l i m b
Celebrating the Achievements of Women At UNH

2. Artist Statement:
My water media works are made
intuitively and with improvisation. Often
meaning and image are found in the
directions of the repetitive swirls or the
combinations of the colors. These small
works are made aggressively but because
of their size and the qualities of the
materials, they have a delicacy of touch
that is the opposite of the
experimentation I employ to make them.
The combination of spontaneity and
refinement is, I believe, a strong
characteristic in the work. To me the
synthesis of contradictions makes these
works, in part, a reflection of
contemporary female identity.
Jennifer Moses, Associate Professor,
Art and Art History Department,
University of New Hampshire
Wide Sargasso Sea, Water media on paper, 2009

3. Lifting As We Climb
The theme of this year’s awards
celebration is the motto of the
National Association of Colored
Wo m e n .

4. 38 Years
The President’s Commission on the Status of Women has been
working towards fostering equal education and employment
opportunities for all UNH women since 1972.

5. Stacia A. Sower
Director of the Center for
Molecular and Comparative
Endocrinology
“In 1994, Dr. Sowers was
distinguished with the
honor of becoming the
first woman within the
College of Life Sciences &
Agriculture (COLSA) to
be promoted to full
professor.”

6. Dawn D. Zitney
Office Supervisor, Office of Health
Education and Promotion, Health
Services
“she created and co-
facilitated the first
“Fierce and Fabulous
Group” for women
students.”
“Dawn is not afraid to use
her voice and her energy
to create opportunities
and change for all women
on campus”

7. Rev. Mary
Westfall
Senior Minister at the Community
Church of Durham, United Church
of Christ, a University of New
Hampshire Chaplain and teaches
in the Philosophy Department
“. . . simply an amazingly
positive and dynamic
force in the community.”

8. Vilmarie
Sanchez
Human Resources Business
Partner, University Campus
Operations
“Vilmarie Sanchez is the
‘poster child’
woman for “lifting others”
in all that she believes
and does.”

9. Ruth Abelman,
Mary Faucher,
Colleen Sullivan,
Kristin Carpenter,
Shannon
Marthouse
Residential Life
“Amazing women who
do incredible work with
students and with
colleagues across
campus.”

10. Barbara
Prudhomme
White
Faculty Director, Discovery
Program Associate Professor ,
Department of Occupational
Therapy
“. . . a thoughtful
supervisor and great
collaborator. Open and
non-elitist in her work
with others.”

11. Jody Fernald
Acquisitions Supervisor
Dimond Library - Technical
Services
“Jody is an excellent
supervisor and
mentor, she works
closely with her staff
on a daily basis to
help them achieve
their professional
goals.”

12. Jan Nisbet
Senior Vice Provost for
Research, Provost's Office
“ Jan is a strong
supporter of career
advancement for
women. She has
helped many find their
voices and supported
them in career
decisions.”

13. Martha Byam
Clinical Assistant Professor,
Social Work
“ She is always looking
for opportunities to
acknowledge the hard
work of those around
her.”

14. Linda Hayden
Assistant Director for Aquatics,
Wellness, Fitness
Campus Recreation
“ She is an excellent role
model, supervisor,
practitioner,
administrator, she leads
by doing. Her program
affects over 2000 people
and counting!”

15. Christine Shea
Associate Dean for Graduate
Programs and Research
Associate Professor of Technology
and Operations Management
“She is helping to advance women in business as well as
other fields, she is a role model to students, faculty, and staff
and has tremendous drive, integrity, and dedication.”

16. Daniela Adler
Associate Director
Center for Academic Resources
“ . . . an excellent mentor
to student staff and
professional staff women
with her extraordinary
gift of connecting with
people.”

17. Eleanor Abrams
Associate Professor
Education
“ She has assisted countless
K-12 teachers, especially
women, to learn about and
feel more confident teaching
science. . .she has a strong
impact on women in the
STEM disciplines.”

18. Ginger Lever
Director, Marketing &
Community Relations
The University of New
Hampshire, Manchester
“. . . always available to
students to offer
information to help them
succeed. . . . teaches in the
Community Leadership and
the Masters in Public
Administration programs
on campus. . . . advised a
team of students for the
Social Entrepreneur
Challenge in the spring of
2009.”

19. Michele Holt-
Shannon
Associate Director, Discovery
Program, Academic Affairs
“Michelle is an advocate
for social justice in the
development of young
women and a designer of
campus-wide dialogues
on inclusion and equity .
. . an inspiration to
female students and
staff.”

20. Melissa Schilke
SHARPP Peer Advocate; Stoke
Hall Senior Resident Assistant
“Melissa has been a
SHARPP Peer Advocate
from her first year at UNH.
She has the highest
number of hours on the
pager and every year,
performs the most direct
contact with survivors,
offering them the support
they need.”

21. Amy Culp
SHARPP Direct Services
Coordinator
“Amy has always encouraged us to make a
difference for women. She empowers many
women to feel stronger through her services at
SHARPP.”

22. Deb Bronson
Director of Finance and
Planning, IT
“. . . her first question is
always ‘What can I do
to help?’ She is a
mentor to her staff,
actively seeking
opportunities for them
to develop their
knowledge and skills.”

23. Margaret
Pobywajlo
Director, Center for Academic
Enrichment
University of New Hampshire -
Manchester
“Margaret is committed to working with students to
help them improve their studies. . . She has
coordinated a tutor training program with West High
School in Manchester.”

24. Mary Jo Alibrio
Program Coordinator, Center
for the Humanities
“She has made herself
available to assist, tutor,
and coach many
humanities faculty in
developing grant
proposals. Faculty express
their deep gratitude for the
contribution she makes to
their professional
development.”

25. Terri Winters
Director of Academic
Technology
“She looks for ways to
support others in their
professional growth, finds
the time and money to
send people to training,
urges participation in
professional organizations
. . . A great mentor.”

26. Ruth Abelmann
Associate Director of Residential
Life
“Ruth helps others to
realize their potential.
She works with staff and
students alike to encourage
them to go beyond what
they thought possible and
try things that they
wouldn't ordinarily do.”

27. “She puts everything she has into
Linda Johnson everything she does - paving the way
Associate Professor, Library for other women, both inside and
Head of Government Information outside the University Library, to serve
in many areas of student life.”

28. Regina McCarthy
Director of Academic Student
Services
University of New Hampshire -
Manchester
“She has mentored women
at UNH Manchester to help
shape their professional
positions and personal
growth . . . a strong advocate
for all students at UNHM,
and especially for students
who have traditionally been
under-represented at UNH.”

29. Julie Williams
Senior Vice Provost for
Outreach and Engagement
“ Julie shows
tremendous respect for
the worth and abilities
of every individual and
acts as a role model as
well as supporter and
mentor.”

30. Michelle L.
Daley
Research Scientist I, NREN
and Water Resources
Research Center
“…serves as a scientific
role model for
undergraduate women
and stakeholders in the
community who serve on
the watershed groups
supporting NH Water
Resources Research.”

31. Janice Pierson
Senior Program Support
Assistant, President's
Commissions
“Janice serves as District
Representative on the
OSC, inspiring them to
include a module on
Diversity and Equity. She
also worked to deliver
the 2010 AOP
Conference theme of
Inclusion… she diligently
serves and leads
multiple constituencies.”

32. Anita Klein
Associate Professor, Biological
Sciences
“Anita organizes the UNH
Chapter of the
Association for Women
in Science including
informal networking and
campus-wide events. . .
Supports new faculty
‘lifting others’ while she
excels.”

33. Karen Frarie
Administrative Assistant III, Social
Work Department
She assists students in
making the connections to
the services and resources
they need. She also
challenges students to find
their own way when
appropriate.
Karen is also a voice for the
LGBT community, and her
colleagues told us, “Karen
has emerged as a mentor
and leader, which became
more than evident when
she was chosen among her
peers to be the student
speaker at the MSW
hooding ceremony in May.”

34. Dr. Wanda
Mitchell
Vice Provost and
Chief Diversity Officer
“Wanda stands out as one who truly lifts other women.
She has been a beacon toward the exploration of
women’s aspirations. With her intellect and her heart,
she listens carefully, allowing for focus on what we want
to pursue.”

35. Colleen
Sullivan
Assistant Director, Residence
Life
“Colleen has served as a
resource and counselor
in our professional or
personal lives . . . a pillar
of strength, shoulder to
cry on, a library of
knowledge, inspirational
leader, and an
outstanding role model.”

36. Kathleen
Grace-Bishop
Director of Health Education &
Promotion, Office of Health
Education & Promotion, Health
Services
“Kathleen is a process-
oriented, critical thinker.
She directly supervises a
staff of nine individuals
whom she encourages to
be the best they can. Her
energy and enthusiasm is
tireless and amazing.”

37. Jessica
Burnap
Assistant Women's Lacrosse
Coach
“Jess is skilled at
inspiring our players to
help them develop their
confidence as athletes,
students and members
of the UNH community
…our young women are
lucky to have her as a
leader and mentor.”

38. Ali Armenakis
Senior, Communications
“A woman of strength,
intellect and wisdom
with a commitment to
women’s rights and
equity. She lives out her
feminist perspective
every day and is making
a real difference in
women’s lives at UNH!”

39. Christina
VanHorn
Training Coordinator, Human
Resources
“Chris works for the
professional development
of UNH employees. She
supports women as they
enter the UNH workplace
and is one of the original
planners of the AOP
Conference in support of
women in the workplace .

40. Tina Sawtelle
Director of Finance and Planning
Associate Dean for Administration
COLSA
“She supports women who
want to take classes during
work time and helps them
work toward their
professional goals. She is
the perfect role model for
women on campus.”

41. Raina Ames
Assistant Professor and
Director of Theatre Education
“Directed The X Factor and
Midwives underscoring her
passionate desire to put
women's issues in the
forefront. . . developed a
course focusing on women
playwrights: "Women in
20th and 21st century
theatre. . . paved the way
for our students to be open
about sexual orientation.”

42. Linda Auker
Graduate Student, Zoology
“ Linda has been instrumental in creating a graduate
student community of women in science (WIS) through
her organization of formal events, sharing of knowledge
and resources and informal social events.
Thanks to her efforts, we have a supportive WIS grad
student community.”

43. Bie Aweh
Junior, Liberal Arts
“Addresses peers, faculty
and staff around issues of
privilege and oppression
with clarity and honesty.
. . . fosters difficult
conversations around
social justice issues facing
wumyn and LGBQT+ folks.
. . . Inspires others through
public speaking - bringing
wumyn's issues to the
forefront.”

44. Tricia Hanley
Associate Director- Training
Director
Counseling Center
“ Tricia is a long-standing
contributor to promoting
equity, advancing the status
of women, and serving as a
role model for women on
campus. . . She is a steadfast
member of the SAR Team
bringing her ideas that fulfill
the missions of both
SHARPP and the SART.”

45. Eleanor Hight
Associate Professor of Art
History
“Encourages us to
examine and discuss the
human, both male and
female, historic
implications in a fair
manner of whatever
culture we study. . . an
inspiration to women
students of all ages.”

46. Jennie Higley
Senior, Nutritional Sciences
“Jennie played a key role in
building The Courage to
Know program for health
and wellness in the UNH
Community as well as a
Reflections Body Image
Program as a Peer
Coordinator to address the
eating concerns of college
women . . . a strong activist
for women's issues among
her peers in her sorority.”

47. Jen Hill
Senior, Women’s Studies and
Humanities, Minors in Queer
Studies and Race, Culture &
Power
“ She is an advocate for
women, minority students,
the economically
disadvantaged, and those
who have suffered violence.
Jen recognizes those who
suffer degradation from
poverty, sexual abuse,
gender discrimination and
racial discrimination.
. . . an active presence for
women and diversity from
her first year.”

48. Kam Jamison
Senior, Women’s Studies
“A committed feminist, Kam
took the leadership role
and created a new group
called Womyn’s Circle ,
which has built a
community of learners on
key issues.
. . . created a film series
tracing the degradation to
be found in pornography.
Plans to bring nationally
known speaker to campus
on the topic.”

49. Erica Johnson
Director, UNH's InterOperability
Laboratory (IOL)
“Erica is dedicated to
student learning.
. . . a great leader, manager,
and business colleague. She
is an example to other
female students and staff at
UNH, of being successful in
what has traditionally been
considered a male career
track.”

50. Tsion Mamo
Senior
“As mentor with the
CONNECT program,
Tsion mentors incoming
students with her
positive attitude.
. . . gives of herself to her
community.”

51. Mary Mayhew
Director, SHARPP
“She works on the front
lines of sexual assault and
intimate partner violence.
During this time, she was
also active in the NH
Coalition against Domestic
Violence and became one of
the most respected and
leading voices in New
Hampshire. . .
She has taken on the tough
issues, and consistently and
continuously asserted
herself for the best
interests of women on our
campus.”

52. Juliette
Rogers
Associate Professor of French
“Professor Rogers
weaves women into
every course. . . She
always presents her
material in the most
positive and uplifting
way making her
classroom introspective
for each of her students -
male or female.”

53. Carly Souza
Senior
“Carly is not only an
extremely motivated
student, but she is active in
her community.
….Co-President of SAGE and
Head of Networking and
Communications.
Carly is open-minded, kind-
spirited and has a lot to
give back to her
community.”

54. Erin Theising
Senior
“She has been
instrumental in working
with refugees from
various countries,
especially Africa. She has
been helpful in making
them settle easily in New
Hampshire and has
therefore made a lot of
difference in terms of
refugees' lives.”

55. Jennifer
Vanderminden
Graduate Student
“Jenn promotes inclusion
for women and people with
disabilities. She provides
mentorship to
undergraduate students
and to her peers and has
supported the
advancement of women by
setting an example and
providing support.”

56. Jacquesline
Walker
Senior, Social Work
“A consummate leader,
Jacquesline excels in and
out of the classroom. She
has proven herself to be
motivated, dedicated,
trustworthy, and
talented.”

57. Maggie Wells
Outreach Coordinator, SHARPP
“She is willing to go the
extra mile, spend the extra
hour, or put herself out on a
limb if it furthers
knowledge, education, and
advocacy against sexual,
domestic, and intimate
partner abuse, assault, and
violence.”

58. Reginald
Wilburn
Assistant Professor of English
and African American Studies
“He is a role model for
women and for all who
seek gender justice in
particular through his
teachings in Women’s
Studies courses.
Dr. Wilburn has had a
significant impact on
individuals, students and
faculty alike.”

59. Women in UNH Housekeeping
Many women on this campus dedicate long hours to keep the
University clean. . . their work is never done. When the academic
year is over, they start cleaning the residence halls.
The women in housekeeping are essential to this University, to
keep it running.

60. UNH’s ADVANCE PAID program
Mark Huddleston, Karen Graham, Janet Campbell, Tom Brady, Wanda
Mitchell, Julie Williams, Anita Klein, Christine Shea, Ruth Varner, Julie
Bryce, Diane Foster, Jennifer Jacobs, Gale Carey

61. 2010 President’s Commission on the
Status of Women

62. With funding from Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC),
UNH’s Prevention Innovations has just launched the Know Your PowerTM
social marketing campaign campus wide at the university. The Know
Your Power campaign is the social marketing component of the
Bringing in the Bystander ProjectTM. It is the first time a comprehensive
social marketing campaign focusing on teaching bystanders how to
prevent or intervene in situations of sexual and intimate partner
violence and stalking has been administered on a college campus.
Vicki Banyard | Sharyn Potter | Mary Mayhew | Mary M. Moynihan |
Jane Stapleton | Robert Eckstein
http://www.unh.edu/preventioninnovations/