The mission of the National Center for Girls’ Leadership at Stuart (NCGLS), is guided by the belief that all systems, structures, and practices are improved for the benefit of everyone when women who have tapped into all domains of their development have a seat at the leadership table in all spheres of influence. Through an integrated approach of leadership theory, spiritual grounding, and holistic development, NCGLS nurtures leaders who are equipped to face the complexities of an interconnected world with confidence, compassion, and clarity.
Inspired by the Cor Cordis framework, which emphasizes the integration of mind, body, and spirit, NCGLS recognize that true leadership arises from a synthesis of intellectual rigor, emotional intelligence, physical wellness, and spiritual depth. At the heart of our work is the understanding that leadership is not simply an acquired skill but a way of being—one that aligns personal purpose with service to others. NCGLS prepares students to navigate challenges with resilience, lead with authenticity, and inspire with integrity.
The NCGLS curriculum is rooted in an ontological leadership model, which moves beyond teaching about leadership to creating leaders as their natural self-expression. This philosophy aligns with the Sacred Heart mission of fostering lives of faith, intellectual inquiry, and purpose. Through experiential learning and reflection, we provide actionable pathways for young women to embody leadership that is both grounded in their values and responsive to the needs of the world.
As part of the Stuart community or as participants in our wider initiatives, young women experience transformative education that bridges the intellectual with the spiritual, the theoretical with the practical. Our commitment extends to educators and professionals through workshops and continuing education, fostering a ripple effect of purposeful leadership across communities.
At the National Center for Girls’ Leadership at Stuart, we are not just preparing leaders for tomorrow; we are cultivating women who lead today—with heart, mind, and spirit united in service of a better world.
NCGLS at Stuart
Service Learning
NCGLS Advisory Board
The mission and purpose of the National Center for Girls' Leadership at Stuart Advisory Board is to facilitate networking, exchange ideas and suggest ways to enhance the programming, presence and outreach of the National Center for Girls’ Leadership at Stuart.
Marissa Muoio, Ed.D.
Head of Upper School and Director of the NCGLS
Elizabeth M. Armstrong
Associate Professor of Sociology and Public Affairs, Princeton University
Stephanie A. Champi ’12
Consultant, Innovation & Impact at Academy for Urban School Leadership
Marc Chennault P'27,'25
Chief Financial Officer, Prometheus Hyperscale
Kimberly Cook-Chennault P'27,'25
Associate Professor in the Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Department, Rutgers University
Paul Chirik P’26
Edwards S. Sanford Professor of Chemistry, Princeton University
Megan K. McCarthy, Ph.D. '00
Director of Advancement, Rosenbach Museum & Library
Elena Shevliakova P'27
Senior Climate Modeler of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology, NOAA Geophysical Fluid Dynamics Laboratory
Annie Soler, Ed.D. ’02
Vice President of Programs and Strategic Growth, Techbridge Girls
Catherine van Kampen, Esq. ’84
Senior Counsel, Bernstein Litowitz Berger and Grossmann LLP
The Harris B. Siegel Fund for Student Leadership
The expansion of our leadership programs has been made possible by the Harris B. Siegel Fund for Student Leadership, established by Patricia Costante and Stephanie Champi ’12. Their generous gift was given to Stuart in gratitude for Mr. Siegel, a long time director of college counseling.