Behind the doors at Madison College: Students, Spaces, Leadership and Community
Speaker: Dr. Jennifer Berne, President, Madison College
Tuesday, May 12, 2026 | 11:30 am - 1:00 pm
The Madison Club, Madison
This presentation will introduce the audience to what they likely don’t know about Madison College: Its programs, its commitments, and its essential role in the community. Woven through will be my own learning about female-centric leadership, especially focused on how female leaders can support and encourage those coming up in their professions.
Finally, Dr. Berne hope to engage the audience members in a unified understanding of how our collective action in support of woman and families can make a significant difference in disrupting generational poverty and creating the possibility for social mobility in our communities.
About our Speaker: Dr. Jennifer Berne serves as the ninth President of Madison College, a role she began in July of 2025. Dr. Berne has held tenured faculty teaching and research positions at 2 and 4 year institutions in both Colleges of Arts and Sciences and Colleges of Education. Her research centers on the ways in which teachers’ own literacy experiences effect their work with students, and these insights have underpinned the ideas contained in her 5 books on literacy education.
After leaving the classroom, she worked as a senior administrator at community colleges in 4 different states. She is an Aspen Presidential Fellow and holds a Ph.D. from Michigan State University, an MA from Northeastern University and an MBA and BA from the University of Michigan.
Luncheon Choice:
- Seared Chicken Breast, Grilled Asparagus, Roasted Red Pepper, Herb ancient grains, Pea Shoot Pesto
- Tomato Risotto (V): Braised Pearl Onion, Roasted Garlic Purée, Cornmeal Fried Tomato, Micro Truffle Salad
Registration:
- $38.00 Retiree
- $40.00 Guests
Online registration closes on Wednesday, May 6 at 5:00 pm
