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McDaniel College introduces the McDaniel Women’s Leadership Network

McDaniel College has launched the advisory council for the McDaniel Women’s Leadership Network, an exclusive group of women leaders who are focused on supporting women in pursuing their personal and professional goals.

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Members of the inaugural advisory council for the McDaniel Women’s Leadership Network pose with President Julia Jasken

In honor of Women’s History Month, McDaniel College has launched the advisory council for the McDaniel Women’s Leadership Network, an exclusive group of women leaders who are focused on supporting women in pursuing their personal and professional goals.

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The McDaniel Women’s Leadership Network is comprised of alumni and friends of the college who are working to build connections and develop programs to attract and engage women in the life of the college.

The group is guided by four pillars, including mentorship, community, career, and philanthropy. Key components include connecting women from various industries and stages of their careers, as well as providing philanthropic support through an endowed scholarship fund that supports deserving undergraduate students at McDaniel.

“This is an initiative that I am excited to lead here at McDaniel,” said McDaniel College President Julia Jasken.

“I would not be where I am today without the impactful guidance and mentorship that I have received throughout my professional journey. I hope this will be a meaningful experience for those who choose to become members of the network.”

Inaugural advisory council

Meredith Bowen '98

Meredith Bowen '98 is co-owner of Walker Bowen Talent Partners, a staffing and recruiting agency. 

Amanda Campbell '10

Amanda Campbell is a certified financial planner and a certified divorce financial analyst. She is senior vice president of Wealthspire Advisors and the co-founder of The Health & Wealth Sisters, LLC. 

Campbell graduated with a bachelor’s degree in Economics and Business Administration in 2010.

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Liz Clark '99

Liz Clark is the director of the Defense Suicide Prevention Office with the U.S. Department of Defense.

She graduated with a bachelor’s degree in Sociology from the college in 1999.

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Char Frith '84

Char Frith, a commercial real estate professional, is managing partner at RCAM, LLC.

She earned a bachelor’s degree in Economics and Business Administration from the college in 1984.

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Kemia Himon

Kemia Himon joined McDaniel in 2020 as director of financial aid, where she oversees the college’s financial aid program of federal, state, and institutional aid. 

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Lori Hockley

Lori Hockley is a lecturer in business and coordinator of business internships at McDaniel.

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Lisa Turner '85

Lisa Turner graduated from the college in 1985 with a bachelor’s degree in History and is employed with the Department of Defense. 

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Krysta Huxford '00

Krysta Huxford is a certified Pilates instructor and the studio owner of Practical Pilates, LLC. 

She is a 2000 alum with a bachelor’s degree in Theatre Arts-Communication.

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Kristin Kober '00

Kristin Kober is vice president and group director with the Mount Clare Wealth Management Group at Morgan Stanley.

She earned a bachelor’s degree in Psychology from the college in 2000.

Brandy Putnam '97

Brandy Putnam is executive producer and production director at BKP Productions, LLC., where she specializes in corporate meetings and events.

She is a 1997 alum of the college with a bachelor’s degree in English.

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Shelley Sharkey '02

Shelley Sharkey is coordinator for HorizonWALKS, a fundraiser for Horizon Day Camp, which supports children affected by pediatric cancer.

She is a 2002 alum of the college with a bachelor’s degree in Political Science and International Studies.

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Barbara Payne Shelton '70

Barbara Payne Shelton is an educational consultant and professor for Early Childhood Educational Consultants, LLC.

A 1970 graduate of the college with a bachelor's degree in English, she is a current McDaniel trustee.

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Barbara Thomas '70

Barbara Thomas serves as the interim executive director for the LowCountry Habitat for Humanity.

She is a 1970 alum and current McDaniel trustee.

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Faith Walker '97

 Faith Walker is co-owner of Walker Bowen Talent Partners, a staffing and recruiting agency.

She earned a bachelor’s degree in Communication from the college in 1997.

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Heather Yeung '05

Heather Yeung is an attorney at Davis, Agnor, Rapaport and Skainy, LLC.

She is a 2005 alum with a bachelor's degree in Political Science and International Studies.