Kenyon Women Giving Back Steering Committee

Una I. (Slevin) Fogarty '90, co-chair

Opis Partners, New York City

Philanthropic passions: Helping others that haven't had the same opportunities I was luckily enough to have, improving financial access to Kenyon and other academic institutions, women's rights and reproductive rights, insuring access to medical care for the craniofacial community

Why she volunteers for KWGB: "I was delighted to be part of the founding cohort of Kenyon Women Giving Back. My four years at Kenyon had a profound positive impact on me and KWGB gives me a chance to relive my connection with Kenyon women. With each KWGB event, I am temporarily transported back to my younger self where possibilities seemed endless. I highly encourage others to get involved!"

Dr. M. Phoebe Brown '79, co-chair

Clinical Psychologist, Cincinnati

Philanthropic passions: Local agencies providing mental health, housing and crisis intervention services to women and children in the Cincinnati area. Increasing access to the Kenyon educational experience via financial support of the Kenyon's Women's Scholarship Fund and the Kenyon Access Initiative. 

Why she volunteers for KWGB: "The roles of women in our culture have expanded dramatically throughout my adulthood. Kenyon alumnae are not just the leaders of their professions, they are philanthropic individuals who shape the futures of their communities. I volunteer with KWGB to support programming that illuminates the incredible impact of Kenyon women utilizing personal philanthropic efforts to address issues important to all women."

Allison (Williams) Armstrong '04

Associate Grants Manager, Ballmer Group, Seattle

Philanthropic passions: Supporting community-based organizations making an impact in her home community. 

Why she volunteers for KWGB: "I have been looking for a way to engage with Kenyon and this was the perfect fit. Kenyon helped shape my passion for philanthropy, volunteering and being an active member of my community."

Lanise Beavers '18

Elyse Forkosh Cutler '93

Nina P. Freedman '77, past chair

Mount Kisco, New York

Eliza Winans Rossman '84, past chair

Founder, ALLINBKLYN, Brooklyn, New York

Philanthropic passions: Supporting Brooklyn's nonprofits, creating community among women who are committed to philanthropy, building meaningful partnerships with nonprofits that are doing the important work in our communities

Why she volunteers for KWGB: "I'm a community builder — and I love Kenyon! So what could be more appealing than joining a group of fabulous, philanthropically-minded Kenyon women in support of our College?"

Anna N. Salzberg '09

Washington, D.C.

Larae Bush Schraeder '97

Attorney at Law, Schraeder Law, LLC, Columbus

Philanthropic passions: Access to education, supporting the elderly and youth of society, as well as historic preservation.

Why she volunteers for KWGB: "At the top of the list of reasons why I volunteer for Kenyon Women Giving Back steering committee? One, I care about supporting other women and two, I was asked by a friend to participate. One reason why people do not give time or money is because they have not received a personal invitation to do so. Receiving that invitation made it easy for me to get involved and to remember where I've come from — a family of strong women helping others succeed."

Rosemary (Torrisi) Turgeon '93

Development Director, Community Giving Tree, Newburyport, Massachusetts

Philanthropic passions: Supporting human services organizations that help families and children in need in my community, enhancing education in local public schools and supporting Kenyon to sustain the uniquely Kenyon experience for current and future students of the College.

Why she volunteers for KWGB: "I am grateful to be a part of this KWGB committee and for the opportunity to connect with Kenyon alumnae with incredible life experiences from across multiple generations. I am consistently impressed with the level of success, drive and passion Kenyon women have for their careers and their communities. I am thrilled to be part of the group harnessing this energy in support of Kenyon and each other."

Lizabeth Vitellaro '97

Wendy Singer

Faculty Advisor

Wendy currently serves as an associate provost and is the Roy T. Wortman Distinguished Professor of History at Kenyon.

Jan Thomas

Emeritus Faculty Advisor

Philanthropic passions: Women's reproductive health and access to education.

Why she volunteers for KWGB: "I am honored to have been asked to join KWGB because I am interested in encouraging more women to become involved in philanthropy and because together we have the power to create change for other women."