1. Women of Substance
2016
We celebrate their spirit and efforts.
“My great hope is to laugh as
much as I cry; to get my work
done and try to love some-
body and have the courage to
accept the love in return.”
MAYA ANGELOU 1928-2014

2. Women of Substance
2016
Congratulations to all of these women
for their outstanding efforts!
A “woman of substance” is a woman with
a positive influence, engaged in life and
adds meaning to another person’s life as
well as her own. She is a woman who
demonstrates her power and influence to
make a difference. We celebrate their spirit and efforts.

3. Women of Substance
Barbara Willard
Ph.D. Associate Professor,
DePaul University
She works tirelessly to support
DePaul and her colleagues; her
dedication to the service of
DePaul is worthy of recognition
and praise.
Chicago, IL
Women of Substance 2016

4. Women of Substance
Katie Brown
M.S., Business Manager and
Acting Writing Center Program
Director , DePaul University
She leads, motivates, mentors,
and cares. Katie encourages
excellence and offers support.
People learn, grow and blossom-
she makes a difference.
Chicago, IL
Women of Substance 2016

5. Women of Substance
Catherine Boggs
(1938-2016)
Daughter, sister, mother and friend.
Brave. Impeccable. Trusted.
Resourceful. Thoughtful. Resolute.
Daring. Trailblazer. Forthright. Gracious.
Kind. Insightful. Caring. Diplomatic.
Adventurous. Elegant. Delightful.
Respected. Wise. Caring. Dignified.
Engaging. Sophisticated. Vibrant.
Treasured. Timeless.
Chicago, IL
Women of Substance 2016

6. Women of Substance
Lauri Dietz
Ph.D., Center for Writing, DePaul
University
She promotes a culture of
collaboration and respect, a
sense of inclusion and agency
that benefits everyone. Laura
inspires us to see and do more.
Chicago, IL
Women of Substance 2016

7. Women of Substance
Evita Evans
BA, Sergeant, Public Safety,
DePaul University
She is a leader as well as a fair
team player. All receive her
spiritual gifts of treating others
equally. She is very supportive, a
good listener and motivator in
education and at work.
Chicago, IL
Women of Substance 2016

8. Women of Substance
Melissa “Missy”
Frazin
MA, Jumpstart Coordinator,
Irwin W. Steans Center, DePaul
University
Tremendously dedicated to
supporting DePaul students and
to the fight for educational justice
and equity in Chicago. Nurturing
a generation of future leaders.
Chicago, IL
Women of Substance 2016

9. Women of Substance
Vivian Hack
Administrative Assistant,
Suburban Campuses, DePaul
University
Cancer survivor and recent
widow-my mom has endured
more than many and still shares
her positive outlook on life with
those around her.
Naperville, IL
Women of Substance 2016

10. Women of Substance
Winifred Kearns
Day at DePaul
Providing exceptional service to
families - her crowning
achievement is “Day at
DePaul.” Her legacy will live on.
Chicago, IL
Women of Substance 2016

11. Women of Substance
Tyler Middlebrook
BS Health Sciences(2016), Director of
Community Affairs and Activism,
DePaul University
Exudes Vincent DePaul’s vision.
Passionate about supporting
underserved communities. Nanny,
student worker and volunteer in Just
Harvest, food pantry. Brought 990
CPS students to campus.
Chicago, IL
Women of Substance 2016

12. Women of Substance
Betty J. Miller
M.Ed., Author and retired
teacher, Chicago Public
Schools
Quite simply the best teacher.
Brilliant educator and writer.
Spent 35 years in CPS engaging
minds, elevating instruction,
and changing countless lives.
Chicago, IL
Women of Substance 2016

13. Women of Substance
Alice Moss
Term Faculty, DePaul University
To know Alice is to know
resilience, hard work,
dedication, and the utmost
sense of responsibility. A true
pillar of inspiration to all in the
Early Childhood Education field.
Chicago, IL
Women of Substance 2016

14. Women of Substance
Glenna Ousley
Director of Community Outreach,
DePaul University
A role model, mentor, and fierce
advocate for the silenced. Her
steadfastness has elevated the
lives of many people.
Chicago, IL
Women of Substance 2016

15. Women of Substance
Tania Rodriguez
Director, Student Academic
Services, DePaul University
Full of grace and aptitude with
evolving work changes and
challenges.
Chicago, IL
Women of Substance 2016

16. Women of Substance
Anita Rosso
MA, TRIO Student Support
Services, DePaul University
Works tirelessly to ensure
continual support and service
with her dedication to students
in their academic and life for
success; representing TRIO
guidance at her core.
Chicago, IL
Women of Substance 2016

17. Women of Substance
Jennifer Nelson Seals
CEO, The Boulevard
For 23 years, serving Chicago’s
only shelter for homeless individuals
upon hospital release. The
Boulevard provides a healing
environment and permanent
housing placement. Serving as
CEO for the past 10 years, her
leadership has changed the lives
of formerly homeless individuals.
Chicago, IL
Women of Substance 2016

18. Women of Substance
Heather Sevener
MA, Academic Advisor & Instructor,
Health Sciences, DePaul University.
Amazing coworker, mother and
educator. A positive influence who
goes beyond to help students.
Strategist. Problem solver. Her
resilience and determination inspires
all. Loving, strong mother who brings
joy to her daughter’s life.
Chicago, IL
Women of Substance 2016

19. Women of Substance
Sue Stone
Teacher, The Chicago Academy
Influential leader. Always
encouraging others to be their
best. Goes beyond to improve
the learning environment. Fosters
others to strive for the
unreachable.
Chicago, IL
Women of Substance 2016

20. Women of Substance
Heather Summers
MS, Doctoral Graduate Student,
DePaul University
Phenomenal woman with
impressive strength. Mother, wife,
daughter, sister, friend, educator,
wellness coach, and spiritual guru –
brave.
Chicago, IL
Women of Substance 2016

21. Women of Substance
2016
We celebrate their spirit and efforts.
We honor and congratulate all
of the Women of Substance
who inspire us to be more and
do more.
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