Women in Leadership & Philanthropy

With its successful annual spring symposium and ongoing programming and outreach, Women in Leadership & Philanthropy sees that raising and valuing women's voices is not only the right thing to do, it is the smart thing to do. And it will lead to a better future.

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A Second Chance for Inmates in San Quentin

Within the past few years, Diane Kahn MA ’98 has led prep classes within the walls of San Quentin. She knows that through education, real impact and possibility can be made in the lives of the incarcerated.

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Building Pathways for the Next Generation of Female Leaders

As members of the Women in Leadership & Philanthropy Board of Directors, student representatives are given opportunities to explore philanthropy, grow professionally, and prepare for a life of serving others.

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Women in Leadership & Philanthropy

M–F, 8:30 a.m.–5 p.m.

Cheryl Vargas
Director, Women in Leadership & Philanthropy
University of San Francisco
2130 Fulton St.
Lone Mountain Rossi
San Francisco, CA 94117 cvargas1@usfca.edu (415) 422-2063

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Carrie Friedberg MAET ’02, Serenity Thompson MBA ’04, Simileoluwa Adebajo MSIDE ’18 and Dr. Vanessa George, speakers of the Women in Leadership & Philanthropy conversation on entrepreneurship

Navigating Crisis Through an Entrepreneurial Lens

Entrepreneurs across industries are experiencing the economic and social impacts of multiple crises. Leaning on the skills that launched their careers, USF alumnae are showing bravery, optimism, and creativity in the face of adversity.

Building Pathways for the Next Generation of Female Leaders

Navigating Crisis Through an Entrepreneurial Lens

Paving the Way for the Next Generation of Diverse, Innovative Leaders

Heart of a Warrior

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