Leader in Residence
Mary Baldwin University is proud to welcome proven leaders from around the globe — including alumni, trustees, visiting scholars, and members of the broader community — to share their insights and experience with students, faculty, staff, and the general public.
For fall 2025, MBU welcomes an alumna of the university’s Program for the Exceptionally Gifted (PEG) and internationally renowned communication coach Dorie Clark ’97 as the inaugural Leader in Residence.
Dorie Clark Campus Visit Schedule
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 15, 2025
7 p.m. Keynote Lecture: Stand Out, Francis Auditorium
Free and open to the public.
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 16, 2025
12:15 p.m. Lunch meeting with Student Government Association and student leaders
5 p.m. Dinner with PEG students, Tyson Hall
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 17, 2025
10 a.m. Persuasive Campaigns class visit
12 p.m. Intro to LGBTQ+ Studies class visit (Success as an LGBTQ+ professional)
The Leader in Residence program brings the incredible strength of the MBU community directly into our classrooms and conversations. By learning from accomplished leaders — especially our own alumni — students, faculty, and staff gain real-world insight into leadership that is purposeful, inclusive, and bold.
JEFF STEIN, PRESIDENT
Hear from Clark Ahead of Her Visit
MBU Signature Events
Did you know that the Leader in Residence series is part of the Signature Events schedule?
MBU’s Signature Events bring thought-provoking lectures, dynamic performances, and engaging community experiences to Staunton — entertaining, educating, and connecting us to the wider world.