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HERstories: Celebrating Women’s Impact

Discover inspiring stories of leadership, resilience and legacy during UD’s inaugural women’s event series in spring 2025.

 

Join us for any of the following HERstories events: 

 

Delaware Women’s Hall of Fame Lessons in Leadership 

Delaware Office of Women’s Advancement and Advocacy


Sponsored in partnership with the Delaware Office of Women's Advancement & Advocacy & UD Women's Leadership Initiative. 

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Grace Under Pressure

Thursday, May 1 | 5-7 p.m. | Lerner Atrium 

Join us for an extraordinary panel discussion featuring accomplished leaders who have excelled under pressure while making remarkable contributions in their fields. Panelists will share their insights on leadership, resilience and driving meaningful change in their communities.

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Panelists include:

  • Jennifer Cohan, Former CEO of Leadership Delaware and previous Delaware Secretary of Transportation, whose career spans over three decades of innovative public service.

  • Rear Admiral Marianne Blackburn “Mimi” Drew, the first female line Rear Admiral in the Naval Reserve, whose groundbreaking military career set new standards for leadership and service.

  • Dr. Theresa del Tufo, educator, organizational consultant and advocate for women and individuals with disabilities, known for her impactful work in public policy and vocational services.

  • Dr. Lynn Snyder-Mackler, globally renowned physical therapist and researcher, whose pioneering work in sports medicine has brought international recognition to Delaware.

  • Deborah D. Wicks, former Superintendent of Smyrna School District, celebrated for her transformative leadership in education and community engagement.
     

Be inspired as visionary leaders share their experiences, challenges, and the strategies that have shaped their impactful journeys.
 

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Preservation of Family Memories
Thursday, May 8 | 1-4 p.m. | Winterthur Museum & Gardens | $15

Enjoy a behind-the-scenes tour of Winterthur’s Conservation Lab. Your registration also includes a two-day general admission ticket to the museum, garden and library. 

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