Women and Leadership program members gather to celebrate International Women’s Day

Members of the CGSC Women and Leadership program gathered on March 7, 2023 to celebrate International Women’s Day on March 8, and reconnect after a break during the winter months.

The group first rallied at the 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion monument on Fort Leavenworth for a group photo then met at a member’s home on-post for a social event.

Women and Leadership program members at the 6888th Postal Battalion memorial (from left): CGSC Foundation Director of Operations Lora Morgan, Lt. Col. Audrey Woo, Heather Karambelas, Dr. Lisa Babin, Maj. Judith Osike, Ms. Michelle Garcia, Maj. G'Nelle Franklin, and Maj. Elizabeth Hall.

Women and Leadership program members at the 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion monument (from left): CGSC Foundation Director of Operations Lora Morgan, Lt. Col. Audrey Woo, Heather Karambelas, Dr. Lisa Babin, Maj. Judith Osike, Ms. Michelle Garcia, Maj. G’Nelle Franklin, and Maj. Elizabeth Hall.

The “Women and Leadership” program is open to women of all nationalities, services, and agencies attending CGSC. Participants in the program are linked to a network of volunteer mentors who coach them through their academic year and possibly into the future. Students and mentors are encouraged to meet at least once a month, and social events are conducted monthly. The CGSC Foundation is a sponsor of the program providing support and resources to help make each program event successful.

Women and Leadership program members during the social (from left): Meredith Shafto, Maj. Ndeye Mane, Dr. Alice (Sena) Garvin, Lora Moran, Maj. Hind Jirari, Unidentified, Heather Karambelas, Susan Jennaway, Maj. Janatul Ferdous, Maj. Elizabeth Hall, Michelle Garcia, Maj. Judith Osike, Lora Morgan, Maj. Hind Jirari, Lt. Col. Audrey Woo, and Dr. Lisa Babin.