Leadership Initiatives for Women of Color
Leadership Initiatives for Women of Color (LIWOC) serves undergraduate, graduate, and professional students who aspire to be leaders as well as those who seek to support the mission of LIWOC.
Mission
To prepare students to be transformative change agents in the classroom, community, or future C-Suite.
Vision
- To contribute to retaining talented students through graduation at Ohio State
- To offer students high-impact practices to ensure successful leadership in academic, career, and civic settings
- To support students in navigating the structure and practices of the academy while maintaining control over their destinies
- To encourage undergraduate students to pursue advanced degrees and entrepreneurship
- To encourage doctoral and professional students to pursue post-graduate careers at colleges and universities, including as staff, faculty and administrators, to enhance diversity in higher education
- To enhance Ohio State's outreach and engagement with women of color alumnae, business owners, and social leaders
- To provide an opportunity for students to develop community and create a sense of belonging
Values
Excellence, Intellectual Curiosity, Social Responsibility, Empowerment, Collaboration, and Sense of Belonging
Co-Directors
Dr. Andreá N. Williams
Director
The Women's Place
3rd Floor, Hale Hall
154 W. 12th Avenue
Dr. Tanisha L. Jenkins
Associate Vice President
Belonging and Inclusion
Office of Student Life
3rd Floor, Ohio Union