Women’s Impact Network
IGNITING CHANGEWIN is a network of leaders and supporters committed to advancing women while strengthening the VCU community through philanthropy, engagement and collective impact.
Women igniting change for VCU
VCU’s Women's Impact Network is a testament to the power of vision, collaboration and the unyielding strength of women united in purpose. Founded as a universitywide women’s philanthropy organization, WIN is a community of leaders and visionaries dedicated to igniting change at VCU and beyond.
WIN’s strategic priorities are to:
- Inspire, empower and advance women as influential leaders within VCU and their communities.
- Recognize the contributions of women to the VCU community.
- Create an inclusive culture of philanthropy and giving in support of VCU.
- Provide meaningful engagement opportunities within the VCU community.
- Support the advancement of VCU’s ideals and goals.
Join WIN
In addition to networking with like-minded women leadership and philanthropists, members enjoy early registration to WIN-sponsored events and opportunities to engage with senior university leaders and faculty members.
You can join WIN with a gift at any of the following levels. At least 20% of your gift must benefit WIN, with the remaining 80% donated to the VCU fund(s) of your choice.
- WIN Champion: $25,000 over a five-year period ($5,000/year or $417/month)
- WIN Leader: $10,000 over a five-year period ($2,000/year or $167/month)
- WIN Partner: $3,000 over a three-year period ($1,000/year or $84/month)
- WIN Member: $1,000 a year ($84/month)
- WIN Recent Graduate: $500 a year for those who have graduated within the past five years ($42/month)
- WIN Founder: Lifetime membership for members of VCU’s Founders’ Society as of June 30, 2030.
Per VCU policy, all genders are invited to join. Membership recognition is renewable after three years for Partner recognition and five years for Leader and Champion recognition.
Meet our WIN members
Women have long been driving change at VCU. Meet some of the women who built WIN and continue to shape the future of VCU.
Leadership
Sharon Darby, D.N.P.
(B.S.’98, M.S.H.A.’01)
Chair
DaNika Neblett Robinson, Ed.D.
(B.A.’11, Cert.’14, M.P.A.’15, Ed.D.’18)
Vice chair
Marie Kimmel
(B.F.A.’84)
Chair, Membership Committee
Julie Weissend
Chair, Philanthropy Committee
Valerie Cason Williamston
(B.S.’88)
Chair, Engagement Committee
Susan Kornstein, M.D.
(H.S.’87)
Chair, Leadership Committee
- Kejdi Abazi (B.S.’18)
- Judy Collins (Cert.’75)
- Dabney Cortina (B.S.’75)
- Christina Dick (B.S.’10)
- Cindy Dulik
- Lisa Ellis, M.D. (M.D.’01, H.S.’04)
- Stephanie Fulenwider Bilyeu (B.S.’18)
- Kelly Gotschalk (B.F.A.’90, M.A.’97)
- Juanita Leatherberry (B.S.’73)
- Michelle Peace, Ph.D. (Ph.D.’05)
- Elizabeth Roderick (M.P.A.’18, Cert.’18, Cert.’21)
- Pam Royall, Ph.D.
- Tracy Kemp Stallings (B.S.’85, M.S.H.A.’95)
- Connie Thompson-Bodkin (M.S.’91)
- Allison Toney, Ph.D. (Ph.D.’23)
- Linda Warren (B.S.’75)
- Patty Wilkerson (B.S.’77)
Questions?
Contact Amy Gray Beck, Ph.D. (Ph.D.’19), executive director, affinity programs.
Ready to make an even greater impact?
Nominate yourself (or someone else) for the WIN Advisory Council. The council plays a vital role in guiding and supporting the mission of WIN. View the WIN charter document and Advisory Council member terms and expectations. Per VCU policy, WIN is open to all genders.