Women in Leadership & Philanthropy

Transforming Lives. Making a Difference.

For more than 16 years, Women in Leadership & Philanthropy (WLP) at USF has engaged and educated its members with a singular mission: to make a difference in the lives of women throughout USF and in our communities.

WLP was formed in 2005 with the leadership of USF President Emerita and Professor Judy Genshaft, longtime USF supporter Carol Morsani, and Tampa Bay's leading philanthropists, business professionals and entrepreneurs to promote the educational and research endeavors of women at USF.

Members of WLP have opportunities to create bonds with students, faculty and each other and, in the process, help develop the next generation of women leaders. Since our founding, WLP has invested more than $3 million in scholarships and faculty research awards.

Your WLP Team

Lauren Gstalder
Executive Director

Nevena Pehar
Associate Director
813-974-4125

Holly Behrend
Advancement Administrator
813-974-2327

Upcoming Events

Wednesday, October 4
WLP Annual Symposium

Wednesday, October 25 (rescheduled due to Hurricane Idalia)
WLP Scholarship Recognition Dinner

Tuesday, November 14
WLP Evening in St Pete: USF College of The Arts Showcase

Friday, December 1
WLP Annual Meeting and Holiday Luncheon

Share Your News

We encourage our members to share updates on their professional and personal lives – whether it’s a job promotion, new academic degree, an engagement, birth or adoption, recent move or anything in between. Your news may be published in the Member News section of the upcoming issue of the WLP News of Note. Please click here to complete the form and share as many details as you'd like!