UofL Women's Alumni Council

04/28/2025

This weekend, the UofL Women’s Alumni Council spent time with the West End Women’s Collaborative! Each of us painted our own bricks for the Paint your Legacy initiative that will be added to the Peace Labyrinth outside of the ELA House, which is a free and inclusive gathering space.

The WEWC works to unite community through healing art, empowering workshops, and meaningful connections.

We had an incredible time reflecting, learning and being in community with everyone that attended this event!

Thank you so much for hosting us in your beautiful space West Louisville Womens Collaborative!

03/31/2025

FREE EVENT! Join the Women's Alumni Council to Paint Your Legacy!
The Paint Your Legacy initiative is a community-driven project celebrating the 10th anniversary of the West End Women's Collaborative.

This initiative invites participants to leave their mark on the Peace Labyrinth by painting pavers with personal messages of inspiration. Through creative expression and environmental stewardship, we honor the past, enhance the present, and shape a future rooted in the collective memory of our neighborhood.

Date: Sunday, April 27, 2025
Time: 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Location: ELAHouse.
3831 Hale Ave
Louisville, KY 40211
Cost: FREE

REGISTER HERE: https://securelb.imodules.com/s/1157/19/alumni/interior.aspx?sid=1157&gid=1&pgid=9503&cid=16907

03/10/2025

Last chance to register! Foster your resilience and Celebrate Women’s History Month with us on Wednesday!

✨✨SELF CARE OPPORTUNITY✨✨

The UofL Women’s Alumni Council invites you to join us virtually on Wednesday, March 12, 12:00-1:00 EST, for an impactful Lunch & Learn event with Nicole Bartlett, founder of Louisville Salt Cave! Deepen your emotional intelligence and resilience as we elevate the theme of Women's History Month, which is “Moving Forward Together! Women Educating & Inspiring Generations.”

Gift this self care opportunity to yourself or to a friend!

Register here: https://securelb.imodules.com/s/1157/19/alumni/interior.aspx?sid=1157&gid=1&pgid=9412&cid=16771

Session Overview:
• Understanding the five intelligences that foster resilience
• Tools to manage resistance, uncertainty, and stress during periods of transition
• Proper breathing techniques for stress relief
• Guided practice in present breath awareness

Speaker Bio:
Nicole Bartlett founded Louisville Salt Cave in 2015 and Breath of the Wild in 2020. With a background in nutrition, she is committed to preventative health and driven by a passion for peace. Nicole is a certified Reiki Master, breathwork facilitator, and lifelong learner of world religions.
Her daily meditation practice keeps her grounded during times of change, and she brings a deep, sacred presence to her facilitation. Nicole is married, a mother of three, and dedicated to raising conscious awareness in her community and beyond.

03/03/2025

✨✨SELF CARE OPPORTUNITY✨✨

The UofL Women’s Alumni Council invites you to join us virtually on Wednesday, March 12, 12:00-1:00 EST, for an impactful Lunch & Learn event with Nicole Bartlett, founder of Louisville Salt Cave! Deepen your emotional intelligence and resilience as we elevate the theme of Women's History Month, which is “Moving Forward Together! Women Educating & Inspiring Generations.”

Gift this self care opportunity to yourself or to a friend!

Register here: https://securelb.imodules.com/s/1157/19/alumni/interior.aspx?sid=1157&gid=1&pgid=9412&cid=16771

Session Overview:
• Understanding the five intelligences that foster resilience
• Tools to manage resistance, uncertainty, and stress during periods of transition
• Proper breathing techniques for stress relief
• Guided practice in present breath awareness

Speaker Bio:
Nicole Bartlett founded Louisville Salt Cave in 2015 and Breath of the Wild in 2020. With a background in nutrition, she is committed to preventative health and driven by a passion for peace. Nicole is a certified Reiki Master, breathwork facilitator, and lifelong learner of world religions.
Her daily meditation practice keeps her grounded during times of change, and she brings a deep, sacred presence to her facilitation. Nicole is married, a mother of three, and dedicated to raising conscious awareness in her community and beyond.

02/21/2025

Check out this month's UofL Women's Alumni Council Spotlight!

Each month, the UofL Women’s Alumni Council will spotlight a UofL alumna and celebrate the great things they are accomplishing! Whether you are an alumna based in Louisville, across the US, or abroad, we want to share your story and continue staying connected with our Cardinal community.

This month's UofL Women’s Alumni Spotlight features Tomeika S. Reeves ’01, ’05!

Tomeika earned her Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Sociology with a Minor in Pan-African studies in 2001, and her Master of Science in Social Work (MSSW) from the Raymond Kent School of Social Work at UofL in 2005.

She became a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) in the state of Virginia in 2015, then transferred her license upon return to Kentucky in 2017. She is now licensed in the state of Indiana as of 2021. She carries and maintains a number of certifications and trainings to better support clients in need of better emotional health and healing.

Tomeika is a psychotherapist/mental health counselor for an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) where she serves as the principal therapist at a local university in Louisville, as well as her private practice, Leavell Counseling, LLC.

She enjoys spending quality time with quality people, meditation/quiet contemplation, reading, shopping, volunteering and laughing.

“I am an active and passionate member of my illustrious sorority, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority,” Tomeika said. “My personal and professional goals are similar, and they are in a constant state of growing and changing the atmosphere and culture of all that I encounter. To elevate and motivate and to be elevated and motivated, by the presence of an ever-evolving society. To leave every space with newfound insight and information. To make an impact and to be impacted in a positive manner.”

Are you a alumna interested in being spotlighted?
Are you interested in staying connected with the UofL community and supporting current students?
Message us or reach out to the UofL Women's Alumni Council at [email protected]

Go Cards!

Louisville Alumni

01/09/2025

Check out this month's UofL Women's Alumni Council Spotlight!

Happy New Year, Cards! Each month, the UofL Women’s Alumni Council will spotlight a UofL alumna and celebrate the great things they are accomplishing! Whether you are an alumna based in Louisville, across the US, or abroad, we want to share your story and continue staying connected with our Cardinal community.

Our first UofL Women’s Alumni Spotlight features Sara Thurston, PhD!

Sara Thurston came to the University of Louisville in the Fall of 1992 to start her undergraduate degree. She received a B.A., Spanish and Art History, in 1995 and then stayed for her M.Ed., Counseling and College Student Personnel, which was awarded in 1998. She later completed a Ph.D. in Higher Education Administration at Loyola University Chicago (2009).

Sara originally grew up in a small town in Wisconsin and came to Louisville as an out-of-state student. She was very involved on campus in everything from residence life, marching band, to lots of student organizations.

Sara has worked in international education her whole professional career and currently serves as the Director of International Student and Scholar Services at Kansas State University. She is passionate about traveling and experiencing new cultures, loves being a mother to her daughter, Frida, and is very involved professionally in NAFSA: Association of International Educators. She is excited to be connected with her alma mater on the UofL women’s council.

Are you a alumna interested in being spotlighted?
Are you interested in staying connected with the UofL community and supporting current students?
Message us or reach out to the UofL Women's Alumni Council at [email protected]

Go Cards!




Louisville Alumni

10/19/2024

Happy Homecoming 2024, Lady Cards!!!🏈

10/16/2024

Hey, Cards! It's that time of year again - Let's Raise Some L!!!

Please consider contributing a gift to the UofL Women's Alumni Council ❤️

We’re inviting you to join us for Raise Some L, a day dedicated to celebrating and supporting the incredible stories and journeys of our Cardinal community. Raise Some L runs through midnight TONIGHT!

Simply follow this link and select that you would like your gift to go towards the UofL Women's Alumni Council: https://lnkd.in/eM4JbekQ

The UofL Women's Alumni Council looks forward to continuing to support women Cardinals through networking and community events, student engagement, and recognizing the contributions of women Cardinals near and far.

08/26/2024

Happy Women’s Equality Day!
The UofL Women's Alumni Council had a blast celebrating over the weekend with the Louisville Metro Office for Women and other organizations in our city working towards gender equity. This year’s event theme focused on our right to vote!

We loved connecting with UofL Alumnae and listening to their thoughts on voting. Shout-out to UofL Alumna, Laura Douglas, CEO for West End Opportunity Partnership, on her panel participation and insight on women and voting! And congratulations to Gretchen Hunt on her award for bringing women across our city together to collaborate and push gender equity forward!

Get out and vote! Go Cards!

Louisville Alumni

08/13/2024

Join the UofL Women’s Council for Women's Equality Day! This is a day that commemorates the passage of the 19th Amendment, granting women the right to vote and eliminating voter discrimination based on gender. We look forward to learning more about importance of women voting!

The event is Saturday, August 24 from 10:00a-12:30p at Central High School.

Use the QR code on the flyer or use this link to register: https://louisvilleky.wufoo.com/forms/mwu333i0ykvda8/

Go Cards!