University of Pennsylvania Athletics

Amy Coffey, who has been the Associate Director of the Penn Athletics Wharton Leadership Academy (PAWLA) for the past five years, is in her first year as Director in 2023-24. Coffey transitioned out of her hybrid role as Director of Women's Lacrosse Operations to focus on PAWLA full-time beginning in July 2023. 
 
Powered by the McNulty Leadership Program at Wharton and leadership donations by former trustee David Pottruck C'70 WG'72 and current Athletic Advisor Benjamin Breier C'93 W'93, the Penn Athletics Wharton Leadership Academy provides student-athletes with an opportunity to receive best-in-class leadership training with the experts in the world's first business school. A specialized curriculum allows our student-athletes to explore their leadership styles, as well as focus on character development, personal values, and effective communication. 
 
"I am honored to lead this new phase of PAWLA," Coffey said. "This expansion gives us the opportunity to help all Penn student-athletes navigate their lives as leaders both on the field and in the world.  I've seen firsthand the difference this program can make and I'm thrilled to be able to offer this experience to every student-athlete at Penn."