Felicity Paxton, the former assistant director of the Penn Women's Center, became the new director on Sept. 1.
She also serves as the faculty fellow for Stouffer College House and is an adjunct professor in the English, Communications and Women's Studies Departments.
"I'm thrilled to have this opportunity and excited to help respond to the evolving needs of all Penn women," Paxton said in a University press release. "I especially welcome the challenge of ensuring that the Penn Women's Center continues as a dynamic resource center, and as a vibrant and welcoming space for women to meet, study, network and relax, for generations to come."
She is no stranger to the Penn community. After receiving her Ph.D. in American Studies at Penn, she worked across the University including acting as coordinator for international student orientation and doing alcohol monitoring and teacher training.
"We're elated to have her in this new role, and I look forward to her tremendous energy and efforts on behalf of Penn women and our community at large," wrote Vice Provost for University Life Valarie Swain-Cade McCoullum.
-- Rebecca Kaplan
