The Tomlanovich-Dimond Leadership Research Advancement Fund will provide up to $10,000 total ($5,000 for the faculty member and $5,000 for the undergraduate student) for the academic year to support a research project conducted by a faculty member and undergraduate student team that builds upon the vision of the Women’s Leadership Institute to advance leadership for women globally.
The funded proposal may be awarded for a research project that focuses on topics related to women's leadership.
Scientific data helps clarify/legitimize both prescriptive and proscriptive strategies to 'get equitable', and the WLI is now a contributor to this journey. - Ann Tomlanovich
Supporter Spotlight
The Tomlanovich-Dimond Leadership Research Advancement Fund was born out of the passion and commitment to advance leadership for women globally by using thought leadership and empirical research as the catalysts. The two primary supporters of this fund, Ann Tomlanovich and Margaret Dimond, both self-proclaimed lifelong learners, exemplify a passion for growth through scholarship. With multiple degrees between them and numerous hours logged reading, training, and growing, it is clear to see learning is what inspires them. Throughout their careers, both Ann and Margaret have shown a commitment to excellence. They have worked at the top of their industries with numerous accolades from the professional world. However, it is not their c-suite titles that mark them; it is their dedication to giving back, their work empowering women leaders, and their efforts to support and enrich their communities. Michigan State University, College of Social Science, and the students represent communities close to both of their hearts. Together in 2021, the inaugural year of the Tomlanovich-Dimond Leadership Research Advancement Fund, Ann worked to establish the fund, and Margaret helped to grow the fund, expanding it to support two faculty and undergraduate research teams. This collaboration, this passion, and this commitment characterize Ann and Margaret and their dedication to advancing women's leadership globally.
Ann Tomlanovich, J.D.
Ann Tomlanovich holds a Bachelor of Science in Anthropology from Michigan State University, an M.A. in Organizational Management from Central Michigan University, and a J.D. from Detroit College of Law, now MSU College of Law. Tomlanovich has held director level positions in customer satisfaction, supply chain and profit and loss business units in Chrysler Group before retiring in 2007. Ann currently serves on the College’s Women’s Leadership Institute Executive Board of Advisors.
Margaret Dimond, PhD
Margaret Dimond, PhD, is the President of E.W Sparrow Hospital, headquartered in Lansing, Michigan. Margaret earned her Bachelor of Arts from St Mary’s College, Notre Dame, Indiana, and a Master of Social Work from Boston College, Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts. She has a Master of Public Administration from the University of Michigan and a Doctor of Philosophy from Michigan State University. She was recently honored as a Distinguished Alumnae by the Michigan State University College of Social Sciences. She serves on the Oakland University Board of Advocacy and Resource Development, and is a trustee of Olivet College, Mercy High School, and University of Detroit Jesuit High School. She is also a board member of Dearborn Federal Credit Union. Margaret currently serves on the College’s Women’s Leadership Institute Executive Board of Advisors.
MSU programs and activities are not restricted based on race, sex, color, ethnicity, national origin or other protected personal identity. This program is open to students without restriction or preference based on protected personal identity. The WLI welcomes full participation of all interested students regardless of sex.