Jeanne Hanrahan has been described by many as being instrumental in promoting awareness to issues of diversity and gender at ASU East. Recognizing the fact that at the East campus, there were no mechanisms in place to where women could bring issues of concern, Jeanne took initiative. Working with the strategic planning coordinator, Jeanne organized a meeting of women faculty and staff in order to discuss climate issues for women at ASU East. The result of her efforts culminated in the development of the ASU East Faculty Women’s Association. In addition to this achievement, Jeanne has also lobbied for ASU East’s active participation in CSW and has served as a dedicated representative to the commission. Many of the progresses made for women’s status at ASU East has been attributed to the work of Jeanne Hanrahan. As a colleague explained, "None of this would have happened if Jeanne Hanrahan had not brought her sensitivity, energy, and persuasive skills to the task."