Women in the Nonprofit Sector

The purpose of this study was to examine the characteristics and behavior of women in CEO positions within a national mental health nonprofit in order to document the effectiveness of their leadership as measured by the outcomes they achieve. The study is intended to provide a better understanding of the leadership aspirations, styles and achievements of women who work within the context of an organization dedicated to social change for people with mental illnesses.

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Lucille Pritchard is a Professor of Business Management at the Culinary Institute of America where she teaches Leadership and Ethics and Women in Leadership. Prior to coming to the CIA she had a distinguished career in mental health on the local, state and national level. Her research focus is in mental health and women and leadership.