Under the Sisterhood
Under the Sisterhood podcast is one of our key storysharing platforms, celebrating the journeys of women as leaders, changemakers, and advocates in women’s health, mental wellness, and overall well-being. Host Elizabeth Elfenbein engages with women aged 18 to 100+ in intimate conversations, uncovering their experiences and wisdom while highlighting their impact on creating a healthier, more inclusive world. These stories not only honor women’s resilience and leadership but also foster meaningful dialogue around mental health, empowerment, and innovative solutions that help close the gender health gap and inspire change.
Seasons & Special Editions:
- Season 1: Being a Woman in Today’s World
- Season 2: Women’s March of Voices
- Season 3: Women Making the World Healthier
- Special Editions: Under the Hood Vlogs, Women Investing in Women’s Health, Women Making History
- Season 4: Women’s March for Mental Wellness
The Under the Sisterhood podcast is a tribute to the strength and impact of women leading the way in fostering change. With podcast producer Matt Butler and music by Ayla Schafer, Elizabeth Elfenbein creates a space where women are seen, heard, and celebrated, driving deeper connections and inspiring action through the power of storysharing.
Under the Sisterhood
Lisa Kaenzig on building and championing the next generation of women
Today we’re getting under the hood of Lisa Kaenzig a mother, daughter, sister, partner, college dean and champion for educational and leadership opportunities for girls and women.
Lisa shares her passion for women’s leadership in her role as Dean of William Smith College at Hobart and William Smith Colleges (HWS). Lisa has over 30 years of administrative and academic experience, including several years working in politics in Washington, D.C. and more than two decades serving as a college dean. She is the Chair of the Advisory Council for the Public Leadership Education Network (PLEN), a national organization with the sole focus of empowering, educating and engaging women and marginalized gender groups in public policy to promote diverse, inclusive leadership in policy making.
Lisa has a deep commitment to DEIA work. She founded the HWS First Generation Initiative to provide support and resources for students who are the first in their families to graduate from college. She was appointed to serve in leadership roles on the President’s Committee on Inclusive Excellence and the Strategic Diversity Plan Committee. Lisa has also appeared on NPR and the BBC to discuss her research on introversion and high-ability learners.
Lisa earned her Ph.D. in Educational Policy, Planning and Leadership from William and Mary, her M.A. in Human Resource Development from the George Washington University and her B.A. in Political Science from Rutgers University.
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