Testimonials & In The News

Curious what two days at the MI-ACE conference is like? Hear from multiple perspectives how the electric, earnest energy of the Women’s Network impacts attendees and speakers, as well as how the conference benefits women working in higher education.

Pascale Charlot

Managing Director, Aspen Institute College Excellence Program

Mimi Brown

Author and Speaker

Brandy Johnson

President, Michigan Community College Association

Dr. CharMaine Hines

Vice Chancellor, Academic Accountability and Policy, Wayne County Community College District

Dr. MaryLee Davis

Professor Emerita, Michigan State University

Angela Mathews

Chair, Board of Trustees, Lansing Community College

Marlanna Landeros

Assistant Director, University of Michigan Health

Martha Grier

Wayne County Community College District

Shon’ta Dwyer

Dean, Technical Careers Division, Lansing Community College

Dr. Nerita Hughes

President, Bay de Noc Community College

What attendees are saying

"My first MI-ACE Women in Education Conference was an incredible experience. The sessions were insightful and the attendees welcoming, creating an empowering environment where women openly shared their stories, strategies and support for one another."

- Lyndsie Post
Executive Director of Marketing and Communications
Grand Rapids Community College

"As a mature worker, I didn’t think this women’s conference would offer much new for me to learn. But wow, was I wrong! Each session offered something new and meaningful, and the women I encountered left me feeling completely supported and re-energized. The speakers were inspiring, the conversations were real, and I walked away reminded that learning and growth truly never stop. It was exactly the spark I didn’t know I needed."

- Colleen Bethea
First time conference attendee

Questions or Feedback?

Conference inquiries can be sent to mi-ace-2025-2026@star.lcc.edu.