Committees

The following committees have been formed to help accomplish the work of THRIVE! 

Professional Development

Identifies and promotes initiatives to support the development and advancement of women on campus through the development and/or promotion and sponsorship of programs, conferences, workshops, etc., and identifies or creates professional networking opportunities for women on campus. Develops and facilitates a program designed to provide mentoring opportunities for women on campus with the goal of enabling women to achieve their highest potential and enables knowledge and skill transfer to assist with retention and advancement of women on campus.

2026–2027 Committee Members

  • Lindsay Wulf, Co-Chair
  • Caitlin Hutchison, Co-Chair
  • Kate Blalack
  • Christine Caron Gebhardt
  • Nadia Casas
  • Jennifer Evans
  • Aurea Hernandez-Webster
  • Molly Martin
  • Heather McPike
  • Julia Qian
  • Emily Stoler
  • Jane Yuhasz

Communications

Increases awareness and supports membership growth by communicating THRIVE! mission, goals, and activities to the campus community and promotes THRIVE! events and related opportunities to members.

2026–2027 Committee Members

  • Kaisha Excell, Chair
  • Alecia Zucker
  • Stephanie Sandrock

Engagement

Provides opportunities for recreational, motivational, and instructive idea sessions with the intention of connecting women in the Notre Dame community and identifies or creates opportunities for women on campus to engage with one another socially and strengthen collegial bonds.

2026–2027 Committee Members

  • Deanna Ferrell, Co-Chair
  • Cassidy O'Block, Co-Chair
  • Kelli Kalisik
  • Tracy Kulwicki
  • Peggy Hnatsuko
  • Karolyn Osborn