The Mazzotti Awards for the Development of Women Leaders was established in 2006 and is funded through the generosity of Joan Mazzotti ’72, chair of the Rider University Board of Trustees, and her husband Michael Kelly.
The program develops faculty and staff leadership with a focus on building skills to support the inclusion, advancement and well-being of women in leadership. It is open to all faculty and staff, regardless of gender or gender identity, with an interest in and commitment to the advancement and well-being of women at Rider.
The program hosts a variety of events and engagement for all employees throughout the academic year, a biennial leadership summit, and biennial financial awards that fund external leadership development programs. Awards are available to any full-time Rider employees, regardless of gender or gender identity, with a minimum of two years of service and a demonstrated interest in pursuing the development of women leaders. Applicants are asked to demonstrate how the program they would like to attend will help advance the development of women leaders at Rider.