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Carolyn is warm, engaging, and truly cares about the individuals that she coaches. It's been an honor and a pleasure to work with her, and I would unequivocally recommend her.” —Dr. Carrie Collins, Chief Advancement Officer, Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fd390d3a6421d3b17b32130/1611718213418-A5K9GUFYXGCH31PARXMF/conley%2Bportrait%2B12.jpg Endorsements - “My wish to establish a collaborative approach to leadership rooted in my own scholarly background in feminist practice was well understood by Carolyn and affirmed by her. She helped me do this in putting together my leadership team by helping me compose diplomatic responses to questions that were at times hostile.” —Dr. Kate Conley, Professor of French & Francophone Studies and Former Dean of Arts & Sciences, William & Mary https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fd390d3a6421d3b17b32130/1613829748429-E83TTRRQWNOU1ACUAG5Z/Sue%2BCunningham_5x7_300dpi_CS.jpg Endorsements - “I truly appreciate Carolyn’s approach to the challenges facing higher education. Her deep experience in quite different settings brings vision and perspective to her work. She is a truly ‘outside-in’ thinker. Her insights from experiences in diverse institutions both within and outside the United States are much in evidence through her inclusive and thoughtful solutions.” —Sue Cunningham, President & CEO, Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fd390d3a6421d3b17b32130/1611014667120-YVZK716NBYJ9O09T9YEN/Lisa+DeFrank-Cole.jpg Endorsements - “Carolyn has been a fearless leader in higher education with a solid understanding of the research behind her actions. She has written about leadership while also having practical experience—a true scholar-practitioner.” — Dr. Lisa DeFrank-Cole, Professor and Director of Leadership, West Virginia University https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fd390d3a6421d3b17b32130/1613944124350-3U6Z2QTRQDROQBY17YW3/RobertCushing_GG72369.jpg Endorsements - “Carolyn is delightful to work with and has deep and insightful observations on a range of issues and topics. Often I reach out to Carolyn for her input on ‘Chair’ matters because I know she has been through these issues before and can help me to see and understand the options available to moving forward.” — Robert T. Cushing, Chairman of the Board, Albany Med Health System https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fd390d3a6421d3b17b32130/1632062261083-S67T35L42HKEG75PRDUL/Hathaway+headshot.jpg Endorsements “Carolyn has been an avid supporter of women’s issues in higher education. As I began my new leadership position in higher education, Carolyn listened to my ideas and my concerns and helped me process my experiences. She is insightful and offers a collaborative approach to help me attain my goals. She is clearly a strategic global thinker who understands the complexity of diversity, equity and inclusion for higher education institutions.” —Dr. Gretchel L. Hathaway, Vice President for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Franklin and Marshall College https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fd390d3a6421d3b17b32130/1611019953557-XO40EWH2SOESOG2WV3TT/Tom-Kennie.jpg Endorsements - “Carolyn combines extensive experience of leadership management and governance in both a domestic (US) and in a wider international context. This enables her to bring innovative ideas from her own work and that of her wider network to her clients in both contexts, a matter of increasing importance.” —Dr. Tom Kennie, Director, Ranmore, UK https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fd390d3a6421d3b17b32130/1611015253794-ADDA93U4T3HV8KHTCQ6H/John-Heiser.jpg Endorsements - “She listens carefully, probes me to think deeper about influencing factors, challenges me to think of broader perspectives, and encourages me to continue to reflect. She works this process with a sense of purpose, empathy, and humor that keeps me engaged. I am a more considered leader as a result.” —Dr. John Heiser, CEO, global technology company https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fd390d3a6421d3b17b32130/1611015389075-CUT64UFP9F3JFYC76G8S/rockjones-profile.jpg Endorsements - "Carolyn Stefanco is a passionate educator, an accomplished scholar, an able administrator, and a seasoned leader. She complements these experiences with the skills of an empathetic listener and a clear thinker to provide wise counsel and meaningful feedback to support others in their personal and professional growth." — Dr. Rock Jones, President, Ohio Wesleyan University https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fd390d3a6421d3b17b32130/3baa874c-1827-401b-b411-634fa09c7b96/Lambert-4+%281%29.jpg Endorsements - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fd390d3a6421d3b17b32130/1611020499150-N5HK9ZYWX164JT00CKYV/Jake+Schrum.jpg Endorsements - “Carolyn Stefanco is bringing fresh and compelling ideas and advice to her clients. As a three-time college president who served a total of 28 years, I recommend her strongly as a higher education leader who provides impact and value.” — Jake B. Schrum, Former President, Emory & Henry College, Southwestern University, and Texas Wesleyan University https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fd390d3a6421d3b17b32130/1611020663292-MOFIDLFO6N41IM9G9UR5/Wentz-Elizabeth-016.jpg Endorsements - “I have found Carolyn’s advice thoughtful and sound – regardless if it highlights challenges I need to face. She uses the win-win strategy to find solutions in even the most challenging situations.” —Dr. Elizabeth (Libby) Wentz, Vice Provost and Dean, Graduate College, Arizona State University https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fd390d3a6421d3b17b32130/1611020103803-P6SRAJYK23C12FGV21AH/Dr%2BOliver%2BSeale.jpg Endorsements - “Carolyn’s commitment to university women’s leadership internationally is legendary and her achievements in this regard laudable. Carolyn’s knowledge and guidance will be of immense value for me and our team in the conceptualisation of a regional university women’s leadership programme for Africa, in 2021 at Universities South Africa.” —Dr. Oliver Seale, Director, Higher Education Leadership and Management, Universities South Africa https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fd390d3a6421d3b17b32130/d90b03cc-292c-4aed-b458-730ece639e8f/Alfredo+Varela.jpg Endorsements - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://baretleadershipconsulting.com/about daily 0.75 2022-01-12 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fd390d3a6421d3b17b32130/1609966112918-YN1UZQWCZRRIOPF6MF6G/NY+Women%27s+Suffrage.jpg About - Carolyn Stefanco, Ph.D. As a first generation college student, Stefanco’s academic journey led her to earn a PhD in women’s history. Following two decades as a tenured professor of history, she served as dean, vice president, and president in both public and private American universities. Her experience ranges from campuses in a large public system to private liberal arts colleges, and includes leadership positions at a polytechnic, a women’s college, and an Hispanic-Serving Institution. Along with the vast array of roles she has held in U.S. and global higher education, she is renowned as an expert in women’s leadership, in equity and inclusion, and in nonprofit governance. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fd390d3a6421d3b17b32130/1611111364553-GBOXZJF582V95EXWCZ6S/Solanum+baretiae+tepe_800.jpg About Solanum baretiae. Image courtesy Natural History Museum, London. 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Now that I am returning to the faculty, I see clearly how instrumental Carolyn was in helping me get a strong start.” — Dr. Kate Conley, Professor of French & Francophone Studies and Former Dean of Arts & Sciences, William & Mary https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fd390d3a6421d3b17b32130/1611012032646-IMSRPB0L5X42HM3R5NQO/John-Heiser.jpg Executive Coaching - “Carolyn truly captures the essence of effective leadership coaching at the senior executive level. Rather than proposing ideas for me to consider, she walks me through a process of mindfulness and reflection as I think through my leadership challenges and opportunities.” — Dr. John Heiser, CEO, global technology company https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fd390d3a6421d3b17b32130/1611006034189-728RMQJL94WF4VXXYIQD/Shai%2BButler%2Bheadshotjpg.jpg Executive Coaching - “Carolyn has mentored countless other women and me throughout her time in higher education. 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Often I reach out to Carolyn for her input on 'Chair' matters because I know she has been through these issues before and can help me to see and understand the options available to moving forward.” —Robert T. Cushing, Chairman of the Board, Albany Med Health System https://baretleadershipconsulting.com/global-engagement daily 0.75 2021-02-14 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fd390d3a6421d3b17b32130/1611008882459-YAJ3ZBWZF4SICLG2N34A/image-asset.jpeg Global Engagement With students from the African Leadership Academy https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fd390d3a6421d3b17b32130/1611008777420-5V85WTRZMSX39YAO440E/Vietnam+Signing+Ceremony.jpg Global Engagement Signing agreement with Hanoi University in Vietnam https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fd390d3a6421d3b17b32130/1611009028012-QHC3OADJPH3U9Q0U7AGG/Bulgarian+President+Rumen+Radev.JPG Global Engagement Welcoming Rumen Radov, President of Bulgaria, to the American University in Bulgaria https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fd390d3a6421d3b17b32130/1611009998366-NHYWRUMDEZ9YN7KSX7CT/Tom-Kennie.jpg Global Engagement