Serena Turley, President of the Women’s Student Coalition

Throughout her time at ASU, Serena has consistently demonstrated her passion for improving conditions for women. As president of the Women’s Student Coalition, Serena worked hard to restructure this organization and to reinvigorate a number of women student clubs at ASU. In one year alone, Serena organized on-campus debates about reproductive rights and Proposition 200 – debates which raised community and student awareness about these issues. In addition, she led Coalition officers and members in raising funds to bring the Guerilla Girls to campus, igniting discussion about the issues of gender equity in the fine arts. As a result of all of these efforts, the Women’s Coalition has once again established itself as a strong, visible presence on campus for men and women who seek gender justice in our community.

In addition to organizing a number of different advocacy efforts, Serena has also devoted her time to preparing future women leaders. Serena is currently developing a leadership forum which will not only educate and empower younger students to carry on the Coalition and its activities effectively, but it will also enhance their ability to contribute to women’s equity after they leave ASU. There is little doubt that Serena is a skilled, effective and creative leader, whose efforts have made a lasting impact on the ASU community.