Center for Women Meaningful Mentorship Series
Division/Group Events Health, Safety, and Well-being Supporting the Profession Center for Women AVP or "Number Two" Faculty Graduate Mid-Level New Professional Undergraduate
November 14, 2025 12-1 p.m. ET
NASPA Center for Women is proud to continue its Meaningful Mentorship program with monthly discussions facilitated by board members in which participants will learn from one another as they engage. These discussions are a great opportunity to receive peer mentorship and to be heard, seen, and encouraged.
Meaningful Mentorship programs are free for NASPA members and $39 for non-members.
UPCOMING PROGRAMS
Fireside Chat — From Surviving to Thriving: Work-Life Integration
Friday, November 14, 12 - 1 p.m. Eastern Time
In higher education and beyond, women leaders often find themselves in constant motion—balancing ambitious professional goals with family responsibilities, community engagement, and personal wellness. This fireside chat, From Surviving to Thriving: Work-Life Integration, invites participants into a transparent dialogue on how to move beyond endurance toward alignment and fulfillment.
Through candid conversation, NASPA Center for Women board members—including Dr. Tanya Johnson, Dr. Theresa Lucas, and fellow CFW board members—will share practical tools for sustainable leadership: setting boundaries with compassion, managing seasons of high demand, prioritizing well-being, and creating supportive team and family structures.
Presented By
Past Programs
From Practice to Publication: Demystifying Faculty Careers and the Scholar-Practitioner Path | Friday, May 30, 12 p.m. Eastern Time
- Dr. Nicole Pulliam, Associate Professor, Monmouth University
- Dr. Natasha Croom, Associate Dean for Academic and Student Affairs, The Graduate School, Clemson University
- Dr. Rocio Hernández, Counseling Faculty and CalWORKS Coordinator, Ventura College
Center for Women Virtual Research and Development Showcase
April 18, 2025, 12 - 2 p.m. Eastern Time
Life Ain't Been No Crystal Stair...But I Made It | February 21, 2025, 12-1 p.m. Eastern Time
- Dr. Kawanna Leggett, Senior Vice President for Student Affairs, Loyola Marymount University
- Dr. Kimberly Lowry, Vice President of the Texas Association of Community Colleges & Executive Director, Texas Success Center
- Dr. Jamillah Moore, Vice President of Student Affairs & Enrollment Management, San Francisco State University
Indigenous Latina/o/x First-Generation-to-College Students Healing Racialized Campus Climate Institutional Trauma through Counter-Storytelling | January 17, 2025, 12-1 p.m. Eastern Time
Dr. Vanessa L. Martínez, 2024 Ruth Strang Award winner
Holiday Social | December 13, 2024, 12-1 p.m. Eastern Time
Publishing as a Student Affairs Professional: How to Turn Your Daily Work Into a Peer-Reviewed Publication
Laura Parson, PhD, North Dakota State University
Jaime Miller, Auburn University
Christa Porter, PhD, Kent State University
Facilitator: Dr Emily Wilkins, Advisory Board member
Ph.D. or Ed.D.: What's the Difference? | March 22, 2024, 12-1 p.m. Eastern Time
Matea Čaluk, Chief of Staff, Residence Education and Housing Services, Michigan State University; Center for Women Board Chair-Elect
The Coach, The Mentor, and The Advocate: Who Are They and Why Are They Important to Your Career? | February 23, 2024, 12-1 p.m. Eastern Time
Dr. ToCarra Jordan, University of Central Florida
Empathy and Mindfulness for Higher Education Practitioners | January 26, 2024, 12-1 p.m. Eastern Time
Dr. Laura Parson, Associate Professor, North Dakota State University; Co-editor, NASPA Journal for Women and Gender in Higher Education