Westmont Women's Leadership Council

6th Annual Luncheon

 

Before a sold-out audience, Westmont awarded David and Anna Grotenhuis the inaugural Westmont Lady Leslie Ridley-Tree Spirit of Santa Barbara Award at the annual Women’s Leadership Luncheon on April 21, 2023, in the college’s Global Leadership Center.

Grotenhuis Award

The award recognizes people who exemplify the life and spirit of Lady Ridley-Tree, whose generosity made a profound impact on Westmont and touched the lives of many people and organizations throughout the Santa Barbara community. 

Lupita Knittel, president of 7Mindset, an education technology company, encouraged the audience to pursue great causes with passion and excellence.

Lupita Knittel Luncheon

 

Since 2015, Westmont has invited business owners, entrepreneurs, and community leaders from the local area to attend the luncheon that focuses on celebrating women and educating, enriching, and empowering them.

The event is sponsored by the Women’s Leadership Council, chaired by Denice Fellows, former chair of the Westmont Foundation. The council amplifies the work of the foundation by specifically partnering with women who are established in business and industry, providing mentorship and scholarships to Westmont’s female students.

“This valuable support can help women at Westmont prepare educationally and vocationally to lead and serve in all spheres of society,” says President Gayle D. Beebe.

Watch the recorded spring 2023 event here.See the spring 2023 local news coverage here.