Janet Lucas and Michelle Morgan Move the Needle and More Member News!

Moving the needle! Janet Lucas was named director of athletics at the University of the Pacific and Michelle Morgan is the new senior director of athletics and recreation at John Carroll University. Read their releases here and here.

It's official! George Washington introduced Tanya Vogel as the school's new athletic director and Tanya plans on prioritizing accessibility. More here and here.

Winston-Salem State University director of athletics and current Women Leaders board member, Tonia Walker, shared insight on deepening the candidate pool during the hiring process. Read here. 

Pitt director of athletics and current Women Leaders board member, Heather Lyke, has had an exciting week! Bethany Wagner was named senior associate athletic director for sport administration, and Florida State assistant coach, Lance White, was announced as the new women's basketball coach. Read here and here.  

Congratulations! Shanette Buford-Brazzell was selected as one of 50 young professionals for the YWCA Greater Cleveland "Distinguished Young Woman Award!" More here. 

A must-listen! Allegheny College director of athletics and recreation, Portia Hoeg, joined the 1.Question podcast to discuss challenges NCAA Division III institutions face as education costs rise. Listen here. 

Eastern Washington University named two finalists in their director of athletics search, including current interim director of athletics at Eastern Washington and a Women Leaders past-president, Lynn Hickey. Read more here. 

Fantastic! Carly Northup was announced as the senior associate athletic director and associate Vice President for development at Rutgers! More here. 

Grace Calhoun, director of athletics and recreation at the University of Pennsylvania, sent a letter to "alumni, parents, and friends" to announce the launch of "Game Onward," and selected Columbia assistant coach, Iain Braddak, as the new women's volleyball head coach. Read more here and here. 

Wonderful! University of Delaware director of intercollegiate athletics and recreation services, Chrissi Rawak, has announced Jen Vining-Smith as the senior associate AD for compliance and governance and SWA. Release here. 

Congratulations to our partner Thalia Cherry of Kansas-City based Cherry Sportsgear, on her 25 Under 25 Award recognition. Watch video here. 

Have great news to share? Send it to Chelsea Petersen to include in next week's Shout Outs!

A warm welcome to our newest members:

Tara Helton- University of Central Florida
Amy Sterk- University of Central Florida
Nicci Hopps- University of Central Florida
Serena Lamar    
Joey Bailey- University of Oklahoma
Corie Betz- University of Oklahoma
Hannah Smith- University of Oklahoma
Dina Andrews