Wendy Cadge (born c. 1976) is an American sociologist and academic administrator serving as the tenth president of Bryn Mawr College since 2024.
[1][3] She later joined Brandeis University, where she held several prominent roles, including senior associate dean for strategic initiatives, chair of the women’s, gender, and sexuality program, and leader of the division of social sciences.
[3] During her tenure, Cadge focused on enhancing the graduate student experience by expanding professional development opportunities, advancing the school's anti-racism plan, and collaborating to extend degree programs.
[1] Cadge's scholarly work spans multiple topics related to religion in public institutions, including spiritual care and the role of chaplaincy in healthcare.
[3] She has authored three books: Paging God: Religion in the Halls of Medicine, Spiritual Care: The Everyday Work of Chaplains, and Heartwood: The First Generation of Theravada Buddhism in America.