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Denise Carrick Hedges
Director of Leadership Development
417-667-8181, ext. 2116
Denise is the Director of Leadership Development at the Serenbetz Institute for Women’s Leadership, Social Responsibility, and Global Awareness at Cottey College. For over two decades, she has dedicated her professional career to advancing leadership and educational opportunities for women and girls. In her current role, she supports and mentors students on their leadership journeys, overseeing key programs including undergraduate research, leadership immersion, and the summer leadership internship grants. She also teaches courses in leadership and first-year experiences.
Denise has organized numerous domestic leadership excursions for Cottey and high school students, designed to immerse them in themes of women’s leadership, social responsibility, and global awareness. Her master’s studies focused on global leadership, and she is particularly passionate about fostering cultural sensitivity and global awareness through Cottey’s “acts responsibly” learning outcome.
Denise holds a bachelor’s degree in Interpersonal and Organizational Communication from Manchester University in North Manchester, Indiana, and a Master’s in Strategic Leadership in Business from Stephens College in Columbia, Missouri.
Carol Clyde Gallagher
Assistant Professor of Organizational Leadership
(417) 667-8181, ext. 2117
Dr. Clyde Gallagher is passionate about passion for leadership studies and community engagement. She has Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership from Florida Atlantic University.
Dr. Clyde Gallagher is a lead facilitator for Kiwanis International’s Key Leader High School Leadership Weekend program. She is also active in the community as a member of the Nevada City Council, Nevada Police Volunteers in Police Service, Vernon County Community Emergency Response Team, and a board member for Families in Crisis of Vernon County, supporting local domestic violence and sexual assault programs.