Responsibilities

  1. Provide guidance to laboratory leadership on issues (e.g., policies, procedures) concerning the success of women at the laboratory;
  2. Assist in the design and development of WIST Program goals and objectives;
  3. Lead execution of program activities including leading the annual Science Careers in Search of Women Conference; and,
  4. Assist in achieving diversity, equity and inclusion goals and supporting activities geared toward attracting and retaining  staff from underutilized groups.

Current WPI

Karen Benefield

Karen Benefield
System Integration Administrator
Business and Information Services
WIST Program Initiator
E-mail: [email protected]

 

Past WPIs:

  • Rebecca Yassan
  • Lauren Boldon
  • J’Tia Hart
  • Emily Zvolanek
  • Lydia Finney
  • Lisa Durham
  • Giselle Sandi
  • Kawtar Hafidi
  • Cristina Negri
  • Kirsten Laurin-Kovitz
  • Maryka Bhattacharya
  • Tina Kilmer
  • Ruth Reck
  • Betsy Curlin
  • Marion Thurnauer

Last Updated: November 26, 2024