The Anne Welsh McNulty Institute for Women’s Leadership

The Anne Welsh McNulty Institute for Women’s Leadership at Villanova University is nationally recognized as a premier organization known for its groundbreaking scholarship, innovative programs, and effectiveness in advancing women as leaders. We believe gender equity is central to the common good and are committed to developing leaders in the Augustinian tradition of self‐understanding in the pursuit of a just and peaceful world. To that end the Institute is:

Building a vibrant interdisciplinary research environment to engage faculty and students in the scholarship related to women’s leadership and gender equity across multiple disciplines.

Establishing opportunities for lifelong skills development that position women to achieve leadership success and empower both women and men to enact social change.

Creating a climate that fosters new opportunities and connections within Villanova and the broader community in order to mentor, network, exchange knowledge and inspire the development of women leaders.

Cultivating an environment in which individuals speak out to challenge gender-based assumptions and advocate for policy changes, leading to a better and more equal society.

Guiding Principles

Our Institute is driven by four guiding principles. Read more about our guiding principles, how they relate to our mission and read diaries related to that each theme below.

Impact

Influence
Equity
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Change Agency