New Leaders Announced for University of Kentucky Women & Philanthropy Network

LEXINGTON, Ky. (Dec. 8, 2015) — The University of Kentucky Women & Philanthropy Network, an organization committed to bringing together women who “share the ambition of building a better UK” through philanthropy, has announced its Leadership Council Co-Chairs for 2016, according to Paula Pope, director of special projects in the UK Office of Philanthropy.

Marie Cull of Frankfort, Kentucky, and Bonnie Mays of Lexington were named co-chairs at the Annual UK Women & Philanthropy Symposium held at Spindletop Hall, Nov. 6, Pope said. Both will assume office Jan. 1, 2016. Cull will begin the second year of her two-term appointment while Mays will begin her first.

“The University of Kentucky deeply values the leadership of Marie Cull and Bonnie Mays as well as the 35 women philanthropists who serve on the Women & Philanthropy Network’s Leadership Council,” said D. Michael Richey, vice president for philanthropy and chief philanthropy officer. “Their passion for UK and unswerving devotion to this university is noteworthy and invaluable as they encourage President Eli Capilouto, the faculty and staff in creating and supporting a culture of philanthropy across our university community. We are most grateful for the time, talent and resources they invest in the university.”

Under the leadership of former UK President Lee T. Todd Jr., the Women & Philanthropy Network was co-founded by former UK First Lady Patsy Todd and Nawanna Privett in 2007 as a viable and meaningful way to recognize the essential and continuing role of women in the life and progress of the university, said Pope. Since its establishment, the UK Women & Philanthropy Network has made grants for scholarships, fellowships, travel abroad, research and special programs totaling nearly $1.3 million.  

For information concerning the University of Kentucky Women & Philanthropy Network, please write or call Pope at William B. Sturgill Office of Philanthropy, University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY 40506-0015; 859-257-3187; or email her at ppope@email.uky.edu. The network is online at www.uky.edu/womenandphilanthropy and www.facebook.com/UKWomenandPhilanthropy. 

MEDIA CONTACT:  Marc C. Whitt, Office of Philanthropy, marc.whitt@uky.edu; 859-257-7825