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This Startup Is Developing Safe Cosmetics For Pregnant People
After testing more than 20 blends of lipstick personally and among volunteers, Michelle Calderon is preparing to launch the initial products of her startup, Addition Beauty. “We are the first sustainable makeup line that supports fertility and pregnancy,” says...
Drawing A Fine Line Between Emotions And Immigration Policy
Ademidun Ajibade, a second-year international affairs grad student, says her co-op in Greece handling human rights cases helped her separate emotion from the law. But it also taught her about the power of compassion when dealing with people’s lives.
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How An Innovative Cosmetics Idea Turned Her Into An Entrepreneur Ahead Of Schedule
Aniyah Smith’s career timeline underwent a radical adjustment last year when the MBA student placed second among Northeastern entrepreneurs based on her idea to create inclusive and accessible cosmetics for a diverse population. “I did not expect to be building a...
Northeastern’s inaugural Innovator Awards recognize 19 women for entrepreneurship
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How An Innovative Cosmetics Idea Turned Her Into An Entrepreneur Ahead Of Schedule
Aniyah Smith’s career timeline underwent a radical adjustment last year when the MBA student placed second among Northeastern entrepreneurs based on her idea to create inclusive and accessible cosmetics for a diverse population. “I did not expect to be building a...
Northeastern’s inaugural Innovator Awards recognize 19 women for entrepreneurship
She saw a niche for an arts magazine. Now it’s been embraced by the Boston arts community.
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Broader Latino Prosperity Among Goals Of Philanthropic Fund Led By Northeastern Graduate
The COVID-19 pandemic highlighted ongoing disparities in health care, education and the economy for Massachusetts’ rapidly growing Latino community. Northeastern graduate Evelyn Barahona, who earned her international business degree in 1999, heads up a new...
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This Startup Is Developing Safe Cosmetics For Pregnant People
After testing more than 20 blends of lipstick personally and among volunteers, Michelle Calderon is preparing to launch the initial products of her startup, Addition Beauty. “We are the first sustainable makeup line that supports fertility and pregnancy,” says...
Drawing A Fine Line Between Emotions And Immigration Policy
Ademidun Ajibade, a second-year international affairs grad student, says her co-op in Greece handling human rights cases helped her separate emotion from the law. But it also taught her about the power of compassion when dealing with people’s lives.
Molly O’Neill had no business knowledge; now she runs her own design company
Written by Madison Neuner Molly O’Neill, AMD’18, came to Northeastern as a shy first year with no particular career path in mind, and left on the career path she least expected: business. “When I had come into Northeastern, I never really thought that I would become...
When Her Clothes Went Missing, She Started A Clothing Line
JET NOIRE, a startup that fuses identity with fashion, began when Mya Brown’s clothes were lost by a shipping company during the COVID-19 pandemic. Brown, a Northeastern international business graduate, began sewing new clothes for herself—and then for customers.
How An Innovative Cosmetics Idea Turned Her Into An Entrepreneur Ahead Of Schedule
Aniyah Smith’s career timeline underwent a radical adjustment last year when the MBA student placed second among Northeastern entrepreneurs based on her idea to create inclusive and accessible cosmetics for a diverse population. “I did not expect to be building a...
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Social media has transformed the job market, the way companies brand themselves, and the way humans absorb information. Tomorrow, Friday, February 26, you will get a behind-the-scenes look at popular companies’ social media presence straight from the professionals who are crafting the content that represents their corporate brand and voice. Join us to listen and learn from:
🌟 Andrew Jasenak, AMD’05, Director, Digital Media at Amtrak
🌟 Kelsey Murray, MA’13, Global Head, Social Media at Nasdaq
🌟 Jenna Ross, AMD’15, Manager, Entertainment Partnerships at Twitter
🌟 Sydney Stewart, AMD’15, Social Producer, Brand & Facebook Lead, ViacomCBS & BET Networks
Click the link in our bio for more info and to register!
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Ningen means human in Japanese. No matter how different we may be, each and every one of us is human, and deserves to be treated with kindness, compassion, grace, decency, and empathy—and must treat others the same.
A person of Japanese ancestry, senior vice president for University Advancement Diane MacGillivray holds Asian culture close to her heart. “It pains me to see Asians and other marginalized groups receiving perpetual backlash and facing racially motivated attacks against their communities and their worlds,” she says.
This photo of Chinese lanterns, straight from Diane’s phone, symbolizes hope for a bright future. Let’s celebrate the beauty and positivity in this. Let’s raise awareness about the reality of what’s happening around us. Let’s stop the hatred toward Asian people. And let’s do our part in making the world a more equitable place for all underrepresented groups. That’s the Northeastern way—and the Women Who Empower way, too.
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In 2018, Mia Shah-Dand, the CEO of the Oakland, California-based research firm Lighthouse3, created a “100 Brilliant Women in AI Ethics” annual list as a rebuttal to technology leaders who complained that they couldn’t find accomplished, diverse women to hire.
This year, Northeastern computer science professor Tina Eliassi-Rad was named to the list! Professor Eliassi-Rad is proud to be identified as one of the top thinkers in the male-dominated field, but she’s even prouder of what the list represents—a community to foster networking and support while providing role models for future generations of qualified computer science professionals who also happen to be women.
We love the sentiment of this list—and that someone in our community is part of making workplaces, companies, and industries more inclusive!
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We’re continuing to celebrate National Girls and Women in Sports Day next week! Please join us over Zoom Tuesday, February 9 at 8:00-9:30pm ET with host, Northeastern alumna and WBZ lifestyle reporter Rachel Holt, AMD'13, as we learn more about how women are breaking barriers, fighting for pay equity, and much more. This fabulous panel includes Massachusetts Attorney General Maura Healey, current Vanderbilt Athletic Director Candice Storey Lee, and Northeastern alumna and Chicago Blackhawks player development coach Kendall Coyne-Schofield, AMD’16.
Email Assistant Athletic Director, Innovation & Game Day Experience, Talene Pomfret at t.pomfret@northeastern.edu by EOD Sunday, February 7 if you’d like to attend!
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Sophia Moon, DMSB’13: Abstract artist. Singer. Songwriter. Consultant. Creative. Coach. There isn’t much Sophia can’t do. Currently, she owns Essem Art Studio, an art and music lab for children, and hosts Creative Mornings in Boston, a monthly lecture series and global movement comprised of more than 200 chapters in over 65 countries. In a feature in our Alumni Relations’ Northeastern Next podcast, Sophia shares insider tips about how to manage time to pursue your passions; how to use creative energy; how to build authentic, meaningful relationships; and more. Listen to this podcast using the link in our bio!
P.S. Swipe to see her family’s 2021 vision board for more creative #inspo!
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Pure compassion has Catherine Di Gangi, BHS’22, and Jenna Evans, BHS’23, standing outside, rain or shine, on Northeastern’s Boston campus to distribute free food to students in need. This summer, the university offered a course to encourage students to engage in community service during the pandemic. Catherine, Jenna, and the group they created launched Northeastern Mutual Aid, which aims to fill the gaps in support that students need during this difficult time. One way they bridged these gaps was by creating mobile food pantries that address the critical hunger issue in society today, and even more so while the world faces COVID-19. These pantries are having a profound impact on the lives of Northeastern students—those providing the opportunity and those receiving the food—and serving as an incredible example of how our students are nimble, thoughtful, and resilient beyond measure.
📸: @rubywallau
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We’re delighted to announce the Women Who Empower Innovation Awards! We are committed to supporting the next generation of talented innovators, inventors, and entrepreneurs, and are collaborating with individuals and ecosystem partners, like Cartier, to offer this exciting grant opportunity.
These awards will elevate the work of Northeastern students, alumni, faculty, and staff who are exploring promising ideas, tackling societal issues through an existing business, and everything in between. Click the link in our bio for more information. There are only 100 application spots, so get yours in now!
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After one door closed, Yewande Masi, SSH’09, began her search for happiness and quickly learned that “sometimes finding happiness is process of elimination.” With the support of friends and family, Yewande launched Ornami, an all-natural skincare line that offers products sans toxic ingredients. Knowing what a crucial role Yewande’s community played in helping her pick up the pieces, she’s paying it forward through her brand. With Ornami, Yewande says she’s here to “encourage you along the way.” Check out her products through the link in our bio—and start a personal and self-care journey with Yewande’s positive touch! Now, more than ever, it’s crucial we are kind to ourselves, our loved ones, our community, and world.
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Throughout her youth, Mya Brown, DMSB‘21, had a fashion sense that stood out from the crowd—she even tried customizing her private school uniform! This passion and fire for expressing herself and her identity through apparel continued to grow. And today, Mya’s line, JET NOIRE, is empowering women to show off their identities authentically through fashion. JET NOIRE provides its customers with opportunities to “show the world you’re coming.” We want to emulate this notion in 2021. Let’s show up positively, kindly…and maybe even more fashionably this year!
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When Wendy Zinn was a student at Northeastern, she worked at the YMCA of Greater Boston for all three of her co-ops. After graduating with a bachelor’s degree in 1990, Wendy was offered a job at the Y…and the rest is history. Thirty years later, now senior vice president for partnerships and responsibility, Wendy remains a pillar for the Y community. She has helped immensely during the pandemic—building partnerships, creating operations plans, and supplying more than 5,000 meals per week to those in need. Wendy says “I’ve spent my whole career figuring out how to do things, then doing them.” Her passion to solve problems and serve will never stop. Knowing there is still a huge need, Wendy is always thinking about “what else we can do.”
It’s people like Wendy who show us the light during dark times, and serve as an inspiration to us daily. We are so grateful to say she’s part of the Women Who Empower community.
📸: @rubywallau
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Debby Nguyen, BHS’25, is gearing up to take us on a health journey around the world! Through her book, Pills, Teas, and Songs, Debby unwraps the origins of the countless types of medicine and healing practices used in different cultures, such as Ayurveda, which has quickly gained popularity in the last couple of years.
Debby recently hit her book launch funding goal and plans to donate 100% of additional profits to a few NGOs around the world that help expand school libraries, provide mentorship opportunities to girls in low-income families, and bring educational and test preparation materials to students affected by COVID-19 lockdowns. We love when our students give back!
Click the link in our bio for more information and to pre-order Debby’s book, which is set to launch in April 2021.
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For Rachel Domb, S’24, it all started by blending her two passions: personal health and environmental health. As a plant-based eater and eco-conscious teenager, Rachel is on a mission to revolutionize the snacking industry and to be a leader in the fight against single-use plastic through her startup, Rooted Living.
Last month, Rachel won the top prize at Northeastern’s Husky Startup Challenge for her creation that “allows you to snack without sacrificing your own health or the health of the planet.” Congrats to Rachel—and look out for Rooted Living, set to launch in 2021!
And swipe to see Rachel at work—-and some of her amazing creations!
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Ambassador Swanee Hunt: Philanthropist. Advocate. Leader. Lecturer. Peacemaker. Mover and shaker. Changemaker. We could go on and on! Swanee’s impact on society is truly immeasurable. Join us this Monday, December 7, 12:00pm-1:00pm ET for a program, A Pursuit of Peace, featuring Swanee herself. You won’t want to miss this! #linkinbio
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Every year, the world comes together to celebrate kindness and philanthropy on Giving Tuesday. At Women Who Empower, we strive to end gender biases and inequality daily—and this day is a reminder that by joining forces, we can accomplish so much. By backing Northeastern students and faculty, we create opportunities for them to thrive, foster positive change, and empower future generations.
To support Women Who Empower, use the link in our bio or send us a message to make a gift, to learn about donating your time through our mentorship opportunities, or to facilitate a connection to grow this global community. As they say, we live here, so we give here!
📸: @modoonophoto & @glanzpiece
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Through her company, Noank Nibbles, Elisa Coppelman, has created a system that gives back to the charming community it’s named after. Proceeds from artisan herbs, spices, dips, teas, and more go directly to a special education program in Noank’s local school district.
It’s a time that many of us think about who and what we’re grateful for. We’re grateful for the people and companies that support others in their work, like Elisa and Noank Nibbles. And there’s more where that came from in our network! To show your gratitude for our female founders, stay tuned for our Women Who Empower Marketplace launch!
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This July, Lieutenant General Jody Daniels began her journey as the first female to be named Commanding General of the U.S. Army Reserve. With more than 30 years of service to the United States, in positions and roles that were predominantly male, Daniels is taking this new challenge in stride. Accompanied by her excellent leadership skills, resiliency, and adversity, she says, “I hope that I’m opening a door for other women to follow me.”
To hear more inspiring sentiments, join us tomorrow, Monday, November 23, for a conversation with Lieutenant General Jody Daniels herself. #linkinbio
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Happy Women’s Entrepreneurship Day to all the hardworking, changemaking businesspeople in and out of our network! We hope you were able to join us yesterday as we celebrated alongside Mercedes Abramo, president and CEO of Cartier North America. This conversation reiterated why, now more than ever, it’s important to elevate womxn in the entrepreneurship space as Cartier is doing with the Cartier Women’s Initiative and as we are doing with our women’s entrepreneurship initiative.
P.S. Stay tuned for a fun announcement to celebrate our incredible female founders!
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This week, we feel inspired and connected to our to network like never before. Yesterday, we had the pleasure of hearing Kim Davis speak. Kim is a wonderful leader, advocate, and voice for all people.
As the Senior Executive Vice President of Social Impact, Growth Initiative & Legislative Affairs at the National Hockey League, her goal is for hockey to look like society one day. And, regardless of the challenges she faces, she has no plans to give up. As she says, it’s important to treat this like learning to skate: “Get up after you fall. Over and over again.”
This goes for everything. Life will always throw challenges our way, but it’s up to us to never give up and to always fight the good fight!
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You know we love all-things women’s leadership—and that’s why we can’t recommend enough connecting to R.I.S.E. Founded by Hilina Ajakaiye, MBA’17, R.I.S.E. is a platform that hosts conferences and provides mentorship opportunities that aim to inspire, connect, and support women across all age groups, professions, and backgrounds. Follow @risewlc_ to stay up to date about ways to get involved with this fabulous organization!
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