Director's Advisory Council

The Newcomb Institute Director’s Advisory Council (NI DAC) offers external insights to support the Executive Director in advancing Newcomb Institute’s goals and gender equity mission. As philanthropists, ambassadors, and advocates, members help drive evidence-based social change and prepare future gender equity scholars and leaders. They provide diverse perspectives to guide Newcomb’s programs and strategic priorities at Tulane.

Chairperson: Elizabeth Bellino (NC '98)

Chairperson: Elizabeth Bellino (NC '98)

Cynthia Beaird (NC '75, G '84)

Cynthia Beaird (NC '75, G '84)

Maggie Bourgeouis (NC '67)

Maggie Bourgeouis (NC '67)

Paula Brown (BSM '86)

Paula Brown (BSM '86)

Shala Carlson (NC '93)

Shala Carlson (NC '93)

Kaye Courington (NC '80, G *82, L *87)

Kaye Courington (NC '80, G *82, L *87)

Allie Shapiro Dandry (NC '03, G *06, B *16)

Allie Shapiro Dandry (NC '03, G *06, B *16)

Alandas Dobbins (NC '89)

Alandas Dobbins (NC '89)

Catherine Edwards (NC '72)

Catherine Edwards (NC '72)

Lizzie Harbin (NC '94)

Lizzie Harbin (NC '94)

Maggie Herman (CSWPHTM ’15) NAA President

Maggie Herman (CSWPHTM ’15) NAA President

Patricia Hurley (NC '72)

Patricia Hurley (NC '72)

Sabrina Johnson (E '88)

Sabrina Johnson (E '88)

Ricki Kanter (NC '78)

Ricki Kanter (NC '78)

Rachael Kuntz (NC'98)

Rachael Kuntz (NC'98)

Andrea Leverentz (NC '95)

Andrea Leverentz (NC '95)

Rachelle Parker (NC '69)

Rachelle Parker (NC '69)

Suzanne Plaisance (NC '96)

Suzanne Plaisance (NC '96)

Christine Smith (NC '70)

Christine Smith (NC '70)

Jean Veta (NC '77, L *81)

Jean Veta (NC '77, L *81)

Sandy Willen (NC '69)

Sandy Willen (NC '69)