Dr. Jennifer Purcell Represents Georgia at the 2025 American Council on Education Women's Network Leadership Conference

Dr. Jennifer Purcell respresented Georgia at the 2025 ACE Women’s Network Leadership Conference press as the Georgia State Chair for the ACE Women's Network.

KENNESAW, Ga. (Mar 2, 2025) — The School of Government and International Affairs is proud to announce that Dr. Jennifer Purcell, Professor of Public Administration and the Georgia State Chair for the American Council on Education (ACE) Women's Network, attended the 2025 ACE Women's Network Leadership Conference held on February 13-14, 2025, in Washington, D.C. 

The 2025 ACE Women's Network Leadership Conference aligns with ACE's "Moving the Needle: Advancing Women in Higher Education Leadership" initiative. This year's conference focused on systemic and personalized strategies to prepare women leaders and state network chairs for challenges and policy changes in higher education. 

Dr. Purcell's participation in this prestigious event highlights her dedication to research on women leaders. "I am honored to represent the Georgia Network, including the Executive Council of the Georgia Association for Women in Higher Education, at the ACE Women's Network Leadership Conference," said Dr. Purcell. "This conference provides a vital platform for sharing best practices, learning from peers, and advancing the research on women in higher education leadership." 

The School of Government and International Affairs at Kennesaw State University congratulates Dr. Purcell on this significant achievement. It looks forward to the positive impact her leadership will continue to have on the academic community. 

Photo Description: Representatives of Georgia institutions celebrating with Dr. Belle Wheelan, President of Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC), recipient of the 2025 ACE Donna Shavlik Award.