Community Leader Establishes Program at Albertus Magnus College to Advance Women’s Leadership
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Community Leader Establishes Program at Albertus Magnus College to Advance Women’s Leadership
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Community Leader Establishes Program at Albertus Magnus College to Advance Women’s
Leadership
The Lindy Lee Gold Women in Leadership Program strengthens Albertus’ century-long
tradition of empowering women
New Haven, Conn., March 9, 2026
–
Albertus Magnus College
is excited to announce the creation of the Lindy Lee Gold Women in Leadership Program,
made possible through a generous gift from New Haven community leader and philanthropist
Lindy Lee Gold. The multi-year commitment, made to the College through Gold’s charitable
foundation, Amour Propre, supports
Forever Albertus: The Centennial Campaign
and expands the school’s efforts to provide transformative leadership development
opportunities for its students.
Lindy Lee Gold
The program will empower female students with structured mentorship from faculty,
alumni, and industry professionals, as well as hands-on leadership experiences and
interactive workshops. Participants will develop skills in decision-making, communication,
teamwork, and ethical leadership as they prepare to navigate their careers and positively
impact their communities. Designed for students of all academic backgrounds, the program
will integrate curricular and co-curricular learning to provide practical, real-world
leadership opportunities.
A New Haven native and longtime public servant and leader within the State of Connecticut,
Gold began her career as an entrepreneur. Since 1998, she has served as a Senior Development
Specialist at the Connecticut Department of Economic and Community Development, overseeing
business retention, recruitment, and expansion, and representing the commissioner
on workforce and education boards, including the Governor’s Commission on Women and
Girls. Gold’s extensive civic leadership includes service as an elected official,
nonprofit founder, and board leader for numerous organizations advancing education,
workforce opportunity, healthcare access, and community development throughout Connecticut.
“Education is a great equalizer, and programs that provide mentorship, leadership
development, and community engagement give students the tools to grow and make a meaningful
impact,” said Gold. “When students complete this program, they will be better equipped
with the skills, confidence, and experience to influence their communities and navigate
the next steps in their careers. Albertus has a long history of empowering women,
and this initiative gives participants tangible opportunities to develop, learn, and
thrive during their time at the College and beyond.”
“On behalf of the entire Albertus community, I offer great gratitude to Lindy for
her generosity, values, and vision,” said Albertus President Marc M. Camille, Ed.D.
“Lindy Gold is someone I am proud to call a friend, but so too a leader who I greatly
admire. Her gift embodies the spirit of
Forever Albertus
and enhances leadership opportunities for our students. One hundred years ago, Albertus
was founded as New England’s first Catholic residential, liberal arts college for
women, to open doors to higher education at a time when opportunities for women were
limited. Today, this gift continues the College's legacy of preparing women to thrive
in their careers and communities, providing experiences that develop confidence, leadership,
and a commitment to impact.”
The Gold Women in Leadership Program will launch in Fall 2026. By combining experiential
learning, peer networking, and community engagement, it aims to cultivate a community
of confident, capable women prepared to advocate for themselves, overcome challenges,
and drive meaningful change in their chosen professions.
About Albertus Magnus College
Founded in 1925, Albertus is a coeducational Catholic College in the Dominican tradition.
Albertus' values- and liberal arts-based education is recognized by external rankings
such as US News & World Report, Money, and The New York Times, and has been named
a Top 10 Military Friendly School. For ten consecutive years, at least 95% of Albertus
graduates have attained employment or gone on to graduate studies within six months
of completing their degrees. The College has an enrollment of approximately 1,300
students across its traditional undergraduate, accelerated adult undergraduate, and
graduate program levels. Proud to enroll a student body where nearly half of its undergraduate
students receive Federal Pell Grants and are first-generation college goers, Albertus
is known for its innovative curricular offerings, recently launching new Bachelor's
degree programs in Nursing, including BSN and Connecticut's first LPN-to-BSN; General
Health Sciences; Interdisciplinary Studies; and Public Health.
Among its graduate offerings is the State of Connecticut's only Master of Arts in
Art Therapy and Counseling program, and it is just one of three schools to offer a
Master of Science in Human Services. In 2025-26, Albertus is celebrating its historic
100th Anniversary and completing implementation of the Albertus 2025: Lighting the
Way to a Second Century strategic plan, with a bold vision to "be a destination liberal
arts-based college, distinguished in its interdisciplinary and experiential approach
to education, rooted in Dominican values, that prepares students for lifelong civic
engagement and success." To learn more, please visit
albertus.edu
.
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Andrea Kovacs
Vice President for Marketing & Community Relations
media@albertus.edu
(203) 773-0129
Albertus Magnus College
700 Prospect Street
New Haven, CT 06511
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Community Leader Establishes Program at Albertus Magnus College to Advance Women’s
Leadership
The Lindy Lee Gold Women in Leadership Program strengthens Albertus’ century-long
tradition of empowering women
New Haven, Conn., March 9, 2026
–
Albertus Magnus College
is excited to announce the creation of the Lindy Lee Gold Women in Leadership Program,
made possible through a generous gift from New Haven community leader and philanthropist
Lindy Lee Gold. The multi-year commitment, made to the College through Gold’s charitable
foundation, Amour Propre, supports
Forever Albertus: The Centennial Campaign
and expands the school’s efforts to provide transformative leadership development
opportunities for its students.
Lindy Lee Gold
The program will empower female students with structured mentorship from faculty,
alumni, and industry professionals, as well as hands-on leadership experiences and
interactive workshops. Participants will develop skills in decision-making, communication,
teamwork, and ethical leadership as they prepare to navigate their careers and positively
impact their communities. Designed for students of all academic backgrounds, the program
will integrate curricular and co-curricular learning to provide practical, real-world
leadership opportunities.
A New Haven native and longtime public servant and leader within the State of Connecticut,
Gold began her career as an entrepreneur. Since 1998, she has served as a Senior Development
Specialist at the Connecticut Department of Economic and Community Development, overseeing
business retention, recruitment, and expansion, and representing the commissioner
on workforce and education boards, including the Governor’s Commission on Women and
Girls. Gold’s extensive civic leadership includes service as an elected official,
nonprofit founder, and board leader for numerous organizations advancing education,
workforce opportunity, healthcare access, and community development throughout Connecticut.
“Education is a great equalizer, and programs that provide mentorship, leadership
development, and community engagement give students the tools to grow and make a meaningful
impact,” said Gold. “When students complete this program, they will be better equipped
with the skills, confidence, and experience to influence their communities and navigate
the next steps in their careers. Albertus has a long history of empowering women,
and this initiative gives participants tangible opportunities to develop, learn, and
thrive during their time at the College and beyond.”
“On behalf of the entire Albertus community, I offer great gratitude to Lindy for
her generosity, values, and vision,” said Albertus President Marc M. Camille, Ed.D.
“Lindy Gold is someone I am proud to call a friend, but so too a leader who I greatly
admire. Her gift embodies the spirit of
Forever Albertus
and enhances leadership opportunities for our students. One hundred years ago, Albertus
was founded as New England’s first Catholic residential, liberal arts college for
women, to open doors to higher education at a time when opportunities for women were
limited. Today, this gift continues the College's legacy of preparing women to thrive
in their careers and communities, providing experiences that develop confidence, leadership,
and a commitment to impact.”
The Gold Women in Leadership Program will launch in Fall 2026. By combining experiential
learning, peer networking, and community engagement, it aims to cultivate a community
of confident, capable women prepared to advocate for themselves, overcome challenges,
and drive meaningful change in their chosen professions.
About Albertus Magnus College
Founded in 1925, Albertus is a coeducational Catholic College in the Dominican tradition.
Albertus' values- and liberal arts-based education is recognized by external rankings
such as US News & World Report, Money, and The New York Times, and has been named
a Top 10 Military Friendly School. For ten consecutive years, at least 95% of Albertus
graduates have attained employment or gone on to graduate studies within six months
of completing their degrees. The College has an enrollment of approximately 1,300
students across its traditional undergraduate, accelerated adult undergraduate, and
graduate program levels. Proud to enroll a student body where nearly half of its undergraduate
students receive Federal Pell Grants and are first-generation college goers, Albertus
is known for its innovative curricular offerings, recently launching new Bachelor's
degree programs in Nursing, including BSN and Connecticut's first LPN-to-BSN; General
Health Sciences; Interdisciplinary Studies; and Public Health.
Among its graduate offerings is the State of Connecticut's only Master of Arts in
Art Therapy and Counseling program, and it is just one of three schools to offer a
Master of Science in Human Services. In 2025-26, Albertus is celebrating its historic
100th Anniversary and completing implementation of the Albertus 2025: Lighting the
Way to a Second Century strategic plan, with a bold vision to "be a destination liberal
arts-based college, distinguished in its interdisciplinary and experiential approach
to education, rooted in Dominican values, that prepares students for lifelong civic
engagement and success." To learn more, please visit
albertus.edu
.
Degrees
Dominican & College Traditions
Faculty
Fast Facts
History
Our Campus
Contact
Andrea Kovacs
Vice President for Marketing & Community Relations
media@albertus.edu
(203) 773-0129
Albertus Magnus College
700 Prospect Street
New Haven, CT 06511
Copyright ©
Albertus Magnus College, All Rights Reserved
Website Privacy and Cookie Policy
Copyright ©