About Us

Thrive! Inspiring ND Women is an employee resource group focused on increasing opportunities for women to be recruited, retained, and advanced as leaders at the University of Notre Dame. Membership is open to all staff and faculty employed by the University who identify as women, as well as allies who support Thrive's mission.

Bylaws

The Thrive! bylaws offer more detail about the purpose, structure, and governance of this employee resource group.

Officers for 2026–27

• Co-Chairs: Cynthia Reeves & Lindsey McIntyre
• Secretary: Christina Clark
• Treasurer: Leigh Handrigan

Committee Chairs for 2026–2027

• Professional Development Committee: Lindsay Wulf and Caitlin Hutchison
• Communications: Kaisha Excell
• Engagement: Deanna Ferrell and Hannah Cassidy O'Block

Advisory Board

• Heather Christophersen - Chair
• Missy Conboy 
• Patricia Culligan 
• Dolly Duffy 
• Ann Firth 
• Micki Kidder
• Jane Livingston
• Christine Maziar 
• Erin Oliver 
• Liz Rulli 
• Maura Ryan 
• Jody Sadler