The 23rd annual Notre Dame Ethics Week kicks off next Monday (Feb. 10) with the theme of “Women Lead.” The four-day conference will present a comprehensive discussion of gender diversity and inclusion, which is a critical topic as women continue to be underrepresented within both Mendoza and corporate leadership.

The speakers include many of our faculty members and students who have meaningful insights and are making contributions toward more inclusive workplaces:

♦ Feb. 10, 5-6 p.m.: Panel discussion featuring current Notre Dame MBA students and moderated by M&O teaching professor Joe Holt; “Rising Together: Gender Equity in Business.”

♦ Feb. 11, 5-6 p.m.: Carolyn Y. Woo, former dean of Mendoza College of Business and former CEO of Catholic Relief Services; “Growing into Authentic Leadership.”

♦ Feb. 12, 5-6 p.m.: Cathy David, former executive vice president of merchandising for Pier 1 Imports; “Memoir in Progress: Stories and Souvenirs from the First Half.”

♦ Feb. 13, 12:30-1:30 p.m.: Erin Bellissimo, managing director of the Notre Dame Institute for Global Investing and board member for Girls Who Invest; “Women in Investing.”

♦ Feb. 14, 12:30-1:30 p.m.: Panel discussion “Women and the Workplace” featuring the following Mendoza College of Business faculty and staff members:

• Robin Kistler, director of non-degree programs for the Stayer Center for Executive Education (moderator).
• Angela Logan, St. Andre Bessette Director of Nonprofit Professional Development and associate teaching professor.
• Amanda McKendree, Arthur F. and Mary J. O’Neil Director of the Fanning Center for Business Communication and Management & Organization associate teaching professor.
• Cindy Muir, Management & Organization associate professor and leadership researcher.
• Alice Obermiller, director of experiential learning and leadership development for Mendoza’s Graduate Business Programs.

The talks take place in the Stayer Center’s Commons C in the lower level. Please consider attending as your schedule allows and encourage your students to participate as well.

Notre Dame Ethics Week, which is sponsored by the Notre Dame Deloitte Center for Ethical Leadership, is organized by a Mendoza cross-collaborative team. My thanks to Brian Levey, Ken Milani, Jessica McManus Warnell, Brett Beasley, Chris Adkins, Scott Nestler, Deb Coch, Zara Osterman and Carol Elliott.

In Notre Dame,

Martijn