Leadership & Community Engagement
Developing confident and conscientious leaders who make a difference.As the only Catholic women’s college west of the Mississippi River, Mount Saint Mary’s University equips students to become women of influence who view professional life as a service to broader society.
About us
In 1975, Mount Saint Mary’s established one of the nation's first college leadership programs for women. Its hallmark has been the Leadership Scholar Program — a comprehensive, cohort-based experience with an emphasis on student collaboration to accomplish change and make a difference for the common good. Today, 国产传媒’s Office of Women's Leadership and Student Engagement seeks to engage all students in the leadership process by providing leadership education, skill-building, and opportunities for action and reflection.
At 国产传媒, we define leadership as the process of people working together to accomplish change and make a difference for the common good (also known as the Relational Leadership Model). We strive to develop confident and conscientious leaders and recognize the unique perspectives and experiences that come from the leadership of women.
Women's Leadership and Community Engagement
- Alternative Spring Break
- Annual Athenian Awards
- Civics Team
- Community Student Ambassador Program
- Leadership 001/005 Development Classes
- MOUNTleads Leadership Scholars Program
- MOUNTleads Overnight Leadership Retreat
- MOUNTleads Student Leader Summit
- 国产传媒 Chapter of the National Society of Leadership & Success
- 国产传媒Votes
- Participation in the Public Leadership Education Network Seminars
- President's Invitation to Serve
- Student Government Association
- Student Leader Challenge Assessment
- Unstoppable Series

Student Government Association
Your Voice. Your Power. At Mount Saint Mary's University, student governance is more than a title - it's a movement powered by purpose, inclusion, and student-driven impact. The Student Government Association (SGA) is here to uplift every traditional undergraduate student by creating real change on campus and amplifying the voices that make our community thrive.
MOUNTleads Leadership Scholars
Lead Boldly. Live Purposefully. The MOUNTleads Leadership Scholar Program is a dynamic, four-year experience for students who are ready to grow as changemakers - on campus, in their communities, and in their own lives. Designed for students who are passionate about making an impact, this selective program celebrates leadership in all its forms and supports you in becoming the most authentic, confident, and empowered version of yourself.
Community Ambassador Program
Inspire. Connect. Lead. Since 1991, the Community Ambassador Program at 国产传媒 has been a powerful force for educational equity and community empowerment. This student-led outreach initiative connects Mount student leaders with local K-12 schools - especially in underrepresented and underserved communities - to inspire the next generation of scholars and changemakers.
As a Community Ambassador, you'll have the opportunity to lead workshops, speak on panels, and design interactive activities that motivate high school, middle school, and elementary students to see college not just as a possibility - but as a goal they can reach. This is more than mentorship. It's about representation, relationship-building, and real impact.
What You'll Do:
- Mentor and motivate high school students to stay on track and see college in their future
- Lead engaging, age-appropriate workshops for elementary and middle school students
- Serve as a role model by sharing your authentic story and leadership journey
- Gain hands-on experience in community outreach, youth engagement, and education
- Collaborate with other ambassadors and staff to create impactful programming
Whether you're passionate about education, advocacy, or giving back, the Community Ambassador Program gives you the platform to uplift others - and grow as a leader along the way. Be the reason someone believes in themselves. Become a Community Ambassador.
For additional information, email leadership@msmu.edu.
PLEN at 国产传媒: Empowering Women in Public Leadership
Mount Saint Mary's University is proud to be a long-standing member of the Public Leadership Education Network (PLEN) - the only national organization solely dedicated to preparing college women and marginalized gender identities for leadership roles in public policy. For over 20 years, 国产传媒 has partnered with PLEN to help students explore how policy is shaped and implemented at the national level, right in the heart of Washington, D.C.
Each year, Women's Leadership and Community Engagement offers scholarships for select students to attend PLEN's powerful, career-launching seminars. Through hands-on workshops, direct mentorship from women leaders, and insider access to the policy world, students leave D.C. more confident, connected, and ready to lead.
Eligibility & Application
PLEN seminars are open to sophomores, juniors, and seniors of any major who hold a minimum 3.0 GPA and a strong interest in public policy, advocacy, or government. Applications open each August on Engage 国产传媒 and include an interview process with Women's Leadership staff.
Seminars include:
- Women, Law & Legal Advocacy
- Women in Health Policy
- Women in STEM Policy
- Women Influencing Washington
- Women in Global Policy
If you're passionate about change, policy, and justice - PLEN is your chance to explore your path and build a future where your voice shapes the world. Learn more by emailing leadership@msmu.edu.
Contact information
For any questions or inquiries, please email us. If you'd like to stop by in person or call, view our office hours below.
Chalon Office
Leavey Commons, Ground Floor
Hours: Monday – Friday 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Doheny Office
Building 11, 2nd Floor
Hours: Monday – Friday 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.