Kenyon alumnae give back in a variety of inspiring ways — to their communities, their families, their professions and their alma mater.
Kenyon Women Giving Back celebrates these philanthropic alumnae, honors their contributions and shares the important stories of how Kenyon women are impacting the world collectively. The association is committed to fostering community and engagement with alumnae and current women students and supporting the College financially.
Interested in learning more about the association or suggesting a topic or speaker for a KWGB event? Contact Director of Alumni & Parent Engagement Annie Gordon.
Spotlight on Events
Join alumni and students on campus for a conference that will celebrate women’s leadership, shared experiences and the power of community. Keynote address by Diana Nyad. All are welcome to attend!
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Center Stage
A conversation about shaping stories in TV, film and theater and pushing creative boundaries featured Julia Greer ’15, Susan Hillenbrand Avallon ’85, Mia Barnett '15, Sophie Barrio ’20 and Jon Tazewell ’84.
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Bridging Generations
KWGB partnered with the Class of 1973 to host a conversation with Jan Guifarro '73, Betsy Stover '73 H'95, Janet Lord '88 P'19 H'20, Stephanie Summers '98 and Lanise Beavers '18.
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Discussing Democracy
Congresswoman Lizzie Pannill Fletcher '97 (D-TX) and prominent Republican strategist Sarah Longwell '02 reflected on the current political landscape and shared their experiences during a panel discussion.
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Global Leadership
Kenyon Women Giving Back and the Center for the Study of American Democracy hosted a virtual conversation with Former U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine Bridget Brink '91 in November 2025. Watch the recording on YouTube.
Timeline: Women at Kenyon
In 2019-20, the College celebrated 50 years of women at Kenyon. View details about the celebration and a timeline of women's impact at Kenyon and beyond.
Kenyon Women Giving Back empowers women to connect, give and create lasting impact on the College and the world.
Nominate yourself or a friend for the KWGB steering committee, which onboards new members each September.
Women comprise one-third of donors to the endowment effort.
Annie Gordon
