A joyous, lively energy met Crawford Hall on Monday, Feb. 3 when SheLeads hosted their annual Jeopardy event. With creative questions and an infectious energy from the hosts, the participants exited the event with not only a newfound knowledge of the historic achievements of women, but with creative prizes as well.
The club’s Chief Operating Officers, Nadia Porchetta (‘26) and Anjelina Grisafe (‘26), both designed the questions and categories as well as cohosted the event, asking a variety of questions ranging from “She’s a Ten!” on women Olympians to “Femininomenon” on female popular culture icons. The duo also had the difficult task of determining which team was the first to raise their hands, which led to some playful banter between the three competitive teams.
Porchetta thoroughly enjoyed her time hosting the event and was pleased with possessing the ability to further her campus’s knowledge of the significance of female achievement.
Reflecting on the event, Porchetta said, “The experience was fabulous. To have a platform, even if it is a very small one, that I can use to highlight unsung female heroes and bring about more everyday knowledge in a creative, fun way is very special. I, myself, even learned a lot throughout the process of making the questions.”
The SheLeads team in attendance also gave out various prizes for all contestants. Prizes included SheLeads crew neck sweatshirts, fuzzy socks and a skincare routine.
Founded in 2023, SheLeads has proved to be an enriching, empowering staple on Drew’s campus.
President Holly Clare (‘25), who was unable to attend the event, reflected on the experience of Monday’s event, as well as the strides the club has taken in just two years.
“I am so proud of this team who put everything together, and it’s made me so happy to hear how much everyone enjoyed it. It has been a special experience to be a part of building up a community of empowered women who are ready to take the next step in their future chapters,” Clare said.
SheLeads will host their next event – a fashion show in collaboration with the Career Closet – on Monday, Feb. 17 at 7 p.m.
Devan Sutaria is a Junior majoring in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology.
