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The FIU Women’s Studies Center Board of Advisors
continued to increase its support of the program during its
fifth year. Together, these distinguished women contributed
greatly to the success and growth of Women’s Studies.
The Board was established in Fall 2003. The term of
membership is two years and the members of the Women’s
Studies Board of Advisors assume the following
responsibilities:
WOMEN OMEN’S STUDIES TUDIES
BOARD OARD OF ADVISORS DVISORS
2009-2010 2009 2010
♦ Provide advice to the Women’s Studies Center, makes linkages to individuals and business contacts in the
region, nationally, and internationally, helps develop strategic and long range planning, provides community
perspectives and perceptions.
♦ Actively seek funding for Women’s Studies by participating in solicitation, donor prospecting, generating and
facilitating contacts, attending ongoing development activities and events, and cultivating others.
♦ Provide financial support through donations and helps obtain donations. Members of the Founding Board will
make an initial annual donation of $1,000 annually (i.e., to give or get donations).
♦ Take time to become informed about the Women’s Studies Center, and promotes the center through daily
contact. May assist with public sector lobbying. Helps project the Center programs regionally and nationally.
♦ Attend board meetings; is available for consultation by appointment, by phone, or email on a pre‐notified basis.
♦ Cultivate and recommend qualified people who have the potential to be future members of the Board.
Mary Lou Pfeiffer served on the Advisory Board in
the College of Arts and Sciences at FIU and the Board
for the FIU Center for Spirituality as well as the
Women’s Studies Board of Advisors. She was the
contributor of the Helen J. Dunnick Endowment to
teach American Indian Studies at FIU. She received a
LL.M. in Intercultural Human Rights from St. Thomas
University School of Law and a Master’s Degree in
Religious Studies from FIU. She is the owner and
operator of Pfeiffer Originals art glass studio,
President and partner in Caressa‐me, an
aromatherapy company, and a recipient of the FIU
Alumni Torch Award.
Suzanna M. Rose is the Senior Associate Dean for the
Sciences and Professor of Psychology & Women's
Studies in the College of Arts & Sciences at FIU. She
previously served as Chair of Psychology and as
Director of Women's Studies at FIU. Prior to coming to
FIU, she was Professor of Psychology and Director of
Women's Studies at the University of Missouri‐St.
Louis. Dr. Rose has published extensively on issues
related to women and gender, including professional
networks, career development, leadership, and
personal relationships. Dr. Rose has been a member of
eight editorial boards for journals in psychology and
women's studies and also served on APA grant panels.
More than thirty universities nationally and
internationally have consulted with her concerning
strategies for recruiting and retaining women faculty
in science and engineering.
Lynda Esserman is a Women’s Studies major and
benefactor. She was the hostess of the Spring 2008
Women’s Studies gala.
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