For more than 25 years, the Women’s Council has advocated for women and collaborated with colleagues across campus to create institutional change at UNLV and in our communities.
The Women’s Council meets regularly with the president, provost, and senior advisors to discuss areas of concern and to recommend administrative action to support a positive climate for women and families at UNLV.
The five key areas of focus include:
- Hiring, Retention and Assessment
- Programming
- Communication and Networking
- Family Advocacy
- Health and Safety
Mission
To ensure the voices of women at UNLV are heard and to advocate for a quality work life for women at all levels of the university. The Council will contribute to the creation, implementation, and monitoring of initiatives designed to ensure that women are treated equitably and respectfully and are valued and supported in pursuit of their professional and personal growth.
Council Leadership
The Council is led by a steering committee representing women from diverse backgrounds on campus. These women guide the work of the council and facilitate the council’s activities to achieve its mission.
Women’s Council Steering Committee
- Patricia Violi, Chair
- Kat Hertlein, Vice Chair
- Shanna Kinzel, Immediate Past Chair
- Cynthia Carruthers, Emerita
- Dana Angioni
- Theresa Boucher
- Shellie Brattain-Mazzella
- Brenda Buck
- Marcedes Butler
- Sabrina Cozine
- Winnie David
- Joanna Jezierska
- Carly Lutes
- Tansy Rabijahed
All academic, administrative, and classified staff are invited to join this remarkable group of women who serve and support the success of our university.
Our Partners
We partner with several organizations, both on campus and in the community, to support our efforts in creating an academic community in which women are respected, valued, and supported in their pursuit of personal and professional growth.