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Mission

BNOW’s mission is to build an engaged community of alumnae whose collective impact shapes the direction of the College as well as guides their personal trajectories and those of current and future students. Together, the women of BNOW will engage with ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø±¬ÍøÕ¾ and each other, contribute meaningfully to the College and further the common good. 

Women are increasingly influential in the institutions, organizations, and philanthropic ventures and now represent nearly half of the ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø±¬ÍøÕ¾ community. ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø±¬ÍøÕ¾ has its first female president. The time has come to harness the collective strength of alumnae to make a profound impact on all aspects of the College – igniting connections, building community, and providing critical financial support. 

Goals

  • Inclusive Engagement

    Engage more effectively and meaningfully with diverse individuals who identify as women and deepen their trust in the College. 

  • Collective Impact

    Increase the philanthropic impact of women at ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø±¬ÍøÕ¾ at all levels. 

  • Diverse Leadership

    Advance women into key leadership roles, paving the way for involvement and giving from future generations of ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø±¬ÍøÕ¾ women.    

  • Storytelling

    Share stories of BNOW’s impact and alumnae accomplishments with the entire ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø±¬ÍøÕ¾ community. 
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Advisory Committee 

Advisory Committee  BNOW is led by an engaged, diverse and committed group alumnae who have graduated over the past five decades. Members of the Advisory Committee include:

Ingrid Anid ’08
Sarah Begin Cameron ’05
Mari Jane Benner Browne ’83, P’18, P’21
Casey Blossom ’13
Jennifer Bonanno ’90, P18, P23
Shanna Crofton ’01
Beth Damon ’04
Ruthie Davis ’84
Jiaqi Duan ’17
Lee Ferguson Frechette ’85
Suzanne Fogarty ’90
Karen Freedman ’75
Jenna Goldman ’03
Liza Graves ’76
Barbara Gross ’77
Joy Hutton ’04
Isabella Jean ’01
Julie Johnson McVeigh ’97
Sarah Khetani ’89
Nailah Khoory ’22
Sue Kim-Ichel ’05
Emma Lawry ’20
Hongbei Li '14
Claire Newton ’02
Mary O'Connell '76
Dom O'Neil ’12
Kristin Pollock ’04
Ginette Saimprevil ’04
Shoshana Kuriloff Sicks ’04
Isabel Taube ’92
Sally Vallimarescu ’76, P12, P13
Mary Ann Villari ’75
Martina Welkhoff ’07

Share your thoughts 

If you have questions or ideas, please do not hesitate to reach out to: 

Barbara Gross ‘77, BNOW Co-Chair 
Claire Newton ‘02, BNOW Co-Chair 
(both reached through Kathleen Sykes)
Kathleen Sykes, Leadership Gifts Officer, k.sykes@bowdoin.edu  

(207) 725-3000