Arizona Women in Higher Education

Who We Are

The Faces of AWHE

Our AWHE Board of Directors is comprised of women in leadership at institutions of higher education across the state of Arizona who are committed to supporting women in higher education at all levels.

25-26′ Board of Directors

Nikki Hage

President

Dean of Students at Arizona Western College

    Arezu Corella

    Vice President

    Coordinator, Higher Education Services at The Steve Fund

      Karen Palmer

      Treasurer

      English Faculty and General Education Program Director at Yavapai College

        Anika Olsen

        Secretary

        Vice President, Enrollment Management at Northern Arizona University

          Lisa Rhine

          Presidential Sponsor

          President at Yavapai College

            MaryAnne Riodique

            State Co-Chair

            Regional Director, Statewide Initiatives & Alliances at Northern Arizona University

              Katherine Anderson

              State Co-Chair

              Career Navigator at Yavapai College

                Elizabeth Dern

                State Co-Chair

                Student Services Supervisor at Rio Solado Community College

                  Sheena Brown

                  Member

                  Interim Vice President, Academics at Cochise College

                    Audrey Chambers

                    Member

                    Program Manager, Graduate Services at Arizona State University

                      Tanaya Dempsey

                      Member

                      Director, Academic Transfer Solutions at Arizona State University

                        June Weiss

                        Member

                        Dean, Health and Public Services at Mohave Collete

                          Sandra Brightwell

                          Member

                          Director, Health Information Management at Central Arizona College

                            Angie Creel

                            Member

                            Director of Library Services at Arizona Western College

                              Tonya Jackson-Lopez

                              Member

                              Associate Dean of Instruction, STEM at Mohave College

                                Miranda Milovich

                                Member

                                Assistant Director of Learning & Engagement at Arizona State University

                                  Sherli Skinner

                                  Member

                                  Dual Enrollment Facilitator at Eastern Arizona College

                                    Kate Schmidt

                                    Member

                                    Assistant Vice Chancellor, Faculty Affairs & Development at Pima Community College

                                      Interested in serving on the AWHE Board?

                                      Board service offers an exciting opportunity to engage with colleagues across the state, develop new skills, and advance the AWHE mission of supporting women in higher education through professional development, advocacy, and networking.

                                      Eligibility Criteria:

                                      Individuals must meet the following criteria to be eligible to serve on the Board:

                                      • Employed at a higher education institution or an organization that supports higher education initiatives in Arizona for at least 3 years.
                                      • A member of AWHE for at least 2 years
                                      • Serve as an IR for AWHE for at least one year or serve in a leadership role at your higher education institution.

                                      Nominations and Election Timeline:

                                      • April 6: Call for Nominations
                                      • May 4: Nominations close
                                      • May 11: Candidate information and ballots available to members – Voting Opens
                                      • May 25: Voting period closes
                                      • June 1: New Board Members announced