WILMA’s Leadership Institute: Meet Arie Gee

Snapshot of this year's Leadership Institute members

WILMA’s 2024 Leadership Institute, an annual nine-month program, gives area women the opportunity to learn from leaders in the region, visit a range of local companies, and serve as each others’ personal board of directors.

The program is part of WILMA’s Women to Watch Leadership Initiative, created to help develop more women leaders in our area.

Meet institute member ARIE GEE.


Arie Gee

19Title: Associate Director of Transition Programs

Company: University of North Carolina Wilmington

How long have you been with your current employer? 5 Years

Alma Mater: University of North Carolina Wilmington (B.A.) and University of Florida (M.Ed.)

Prior career experience: Assistant Director of Family Programs and Engagement at the University of Florida; Assistant Director of Alumni Relations at the University of North Carolina Wilmington.

Current job responsibilities:My primary responsibilities include the planning and implementation of UNCW’s major academic ceremonies including New Student Convocation and Commencement. I also supervise two professional staff members who are responsible for Transfer Student Engagement and Parent and Family Engagement at UNCW.

Hobbies:Volunteering in the community, taking my dog Aurora on long walks and mountain hikes, and trying as many Wilmington restaurants as possible.


To learn more about WILMA’s Leadership Institute and Initiative, go to wilmamag.com/women-to-watch.

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