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.

Cynthia Beaird (NC '75, G '84)

Cynthia Beaird

Chairperson: Elizabeth Bellino (NC '98)

Elizabeth Bellino

Maggie Bourgeouis (NC '67)

Maggie Bourgeouis

Paula Brown (BSM '86)

The Honorable Paula A. Brown

Shala Carlson (NC '93)

Shala Carlson

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

Kaye N. Courington

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

Allie Shapiro Dandry

Alandas Dobbins (NC '89)

Alandas Dobbins

Catherine Edwards (NC '72)

Catherine Edwards

Lizzie Harbin (NC '94)

Lizzie Harbin

Maggie Herman (CSWPHTM ’15) NAA President

NAA President Liasion: Maggie Herman

Patricia Hurley (NC '72)

Patricia (Pat) A. Hurley, PhD

Sabrina Johnson (E '88)

Sabrina Johnson

Ricki Kanter (NC '78)

Ricki Kanter

Rachael Kuntz (NC'98)

Rachael Kuntz

Andrea Leverentz (NC '95)

Andrea M. Leverentz, PhD

Rachelle Parker (NC '69)

Rachelle G. Parker, EdD

Aditi Hanumante Pemmaraju

Aditi Hanumante Pemmaraju

Suzanne Plaisance (NC '96)

Suzanne Plaisance

Liza Kniss Salame

Liza Kniss Salame

Christine Smith (NC '70)

Christine Smith

Jean Veta (NC '77, L *81)

Jean Veta, JD, PhD

Amie Adams

Amie Adams

Catherine Makk

Catherine Makk

Andrea Lapsley

Andrea Lapsley

Jennifer Capezio

Jennifer Capezio

Alexa Schwartz

Alexa Schwartz

Lisa Hirish-Soloman

Lisa Hirish-Soloman

Sandy Willen (NC '69)

Heather Baron