Women’s Networking Association

Mission

The mission of the Women’s Networking Association (WNA) is to connect professional women across campus through meaningful and empowering relationships. Providing an opportunity for women to network and support one another is an essential step for building women’s leadership at Michigan State University and in the Greater Lansing community.

Our programs are free and open to all MSU employees including faculty, academic staff, support staff, postdocs, and graduate assistants.

WNA hosts monthly seminars which focus on professional development and leadership building. Topics have included: Effective Networking; Creating Your Brand; Goal Setting and Achievement; Communication Skills for Women; among others. WNA programs are open to all and may have particular relevance to individuals seeking to advance their careers or develop networking and leadership skills.

For more information about the Women’s Networking Association email worklife@msu.edu or to be added to the list serv, visit https://worklife.msu.edu/listserv

While these seminars are intended for professional women at MSU, WNA activities are open to all.

The Women’s Networking Association calendar of events for the 2023 – 2024 school year will resume in September. 

More details to come!

WNA hosts monthly seminars which focus on professional development and leadership building. Seminars for AY23/24 will mainly occur on the second Wednesday of each month, varying from 12:00 – 1:00pm and 1:00 – 2:00 pm presentation time slots. WNA programs are open to all but may have particular relevance to women-identifying individuals seeking to advance their careers or develop networking and leadership skills.

Meet the Committee:

Established in 2013, the Women’s Networking Association (WNA) seeks to connect professional women across campus through meaningful and empowering relationships. Providing an opportunity for women to network and support one another is an essential step for building women’s leadership at Michigan State University and in the Greater Lansing community. 

  • Debbie Richards, CHRS, University Advancement Human Resources
  • Robbia Pipper, Director of Hotel Operations, Kellogg Hotel & Conference Center
  • Mikala Rioux, Fiscal Officer, The Graduate School
  • Rochelle Spencer, Assistant Director, University Activities Board
  • Carmen Ruiz-Sanchez, Academic Specialist, University Advising
  • Naomi Gauldin, Dining Services Manager II, Culinary Services
  • Alaina Charette, Operations Coordinator, WorkLife Office