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Diane MacGillivray, senior vice president for university advancement at Northeastern, finds peace in a community garden within walking distance of campus.
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For Diane MacGillivray, building strong communities is her source of inspiration and joy. Just look what she has done to engage and activate the Women Who Empower network in her role as Northeastern’s senior vice president for Advancement.
It’s no surprise that this holds true in her personal life as well. Diane has grown to value the relationships she’s built at the Berkeley Community Garden, even more so during the recent months of quarantine.
Check out Diane’s garden plot and learn more about communities that have had a profound impact on her life. Click the link in our bio to read the article published on News@Northeastern.
📸: @rubywallau
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Support women and save! Women Who Empower is collaborating with the university’s Women’s Entrepreneurship Initiative to bring you a discount code that can be used on products from four women- and alumnus-owned companies.
To save 15%, use NORTHEASTERN15 at checkout at Equator Coffees, f(x) foods, Mango and Marigold Press, and Pure Glow from now until next Friday, September 25. Don’t miss out on your chance to get some great products, while also supporting your peers!
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Today we will be partnering with the Young Global Leaders’ Global Perspectives, a program that brings together thought leaders in business, social impact, entrepreneurship, and innovation for a compelling exchange of ideas.
Young Global Leader Daisy Kendrick will co-host a session on climate change, from the perspective of sand and coastal erosion. Who better to do this than the founder of Ocean Generation and author of The Climate is Changing, Why Aren't We?.
She will be joined by fellow Young Global Leader Anne Halverstadt and University Distinguished Professor Sheila M. Puffer.
Click the link in bio to register for this program that will inspire us to become better citizens of our planet!
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#Mondaymemories: These two little ones are all grown up and doing big things—Meet Emerson Johnston and Stephanie Luiz, co-founders of Northeastern’s Interdisciplinary Women’s Council (IWC). IWC seeks to bring together womxn and womxn’s organizations at the university to promote and advocate for womxn’s empowerment initiatives and events. Starting tomorrow, WIC will be hosting freshmen and transfer introduction events to introduce new female Huskies to Northeastern, and to their specific colleges.
Each event features a panel of upperclassmen who will speak about their experiences, insights, and more. Visit www.iwcouncil.org/future for more details and to register if you're a freshmen or transfer!
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Today is day in history where we are reminded how important our essential workers are.
Countless professional caregivers in our network are focused on post-COVID rehabilitation, treatment that aims to lessen the potential lasting effects of the virus.
As part of the Women Who Inspire at the Forefront of Healthcare series, Dr. Kristin Curry Greenwood (who holds five Northeastern degrees!), Dr. Emily Zimmerman, Dr. Kristin Dunn, and Dr. Kellie Bedoni predict what’s to come for the future of physical therapy and communication disorders. Click the link in our bio to listen and learn from A View from the Frontlines of Post-COVID Rehabilitation!
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There are some people who move us beyond words—and we love connecting with them. Next month, we will host a conversation with Indra K. Nooyi (again!), member of Amazon’s Board of Directors and former CEO of PepsiCo. As CEO when only two percent of large U.S. companies were run by women, Nooyi has a lot strategies for the workplace and insight into what’s to come in the business world.
Join us next month for The Future of the Corporation: Post-COVID Imperatives. Stay tuned for more details!
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As the percentage of female entrepreneurs around the world grows to 40 percent, only 5–10 percent of venture capital money goes to women. To tackle this issue, we are launching several programs, talks, courses, and more.
Tonight, we are hosting an informational session about our Rebranding Women in the Workplace program, an eight-week course to develop your personal branding strategy.
Don't miss out on “Demystifying the Entrepreneurial Journey,” too! Available all month, this program will teach vital skills to take your idea or business forward.
“Demystifying the Entrepreneurial Journey” is led by our resident experts Kim Eddleston, Francesca Grippa, Jamie Ladge, Betsy Ludwig, and Amanda Welsh. We encourage you to soak in their insight (and earn a LinkedIn badge!). Use the link in our bio to register today.
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It can be tricky to think creatively, and it can be even harder to not adhere to societal norms while doing so. Fernanda Lopez, DMSB’20, did both, taking a risk by using a hot pink and purple resume when applying for a position at a global private equity firm. Fernanda thought, most importantly, the role called for someone who loves fast-paced environments, thinks outside of the box, and has a passion for learning about technology—which describes her in real life and now on paper, too. Her unique approach boded well, helping her through several rounds of interviews.
Read Fernanda’s full story through the link in our bio and let it inspire you to be more open to change, try something new, and always stay true to yourself, even if it’s not what others are doing!
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It’s an incredible time for this community and for women around the world! We are listening and learning, taking risks, breaking barriers in our personal and professional lives, and joining forces like never before.
Today, we are launching the university's Women Who Empower Ambassadors program, comprising of individuals from this network who will play a significant role in magnifying their own voices, the voices of their peers, and the voices in their communities.
Please join them as they conquer challenges, create positive change, and have a lasting impact on Northeastern because the woman’s place is EVERYWHERE.
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Sandy Lin, DMSB’20, has been busy this summer! Co-lead of @northeasternwise, our student-led group dedicated to helping women develop an innovative mindset through interactive workshops, a thought-incubator, and mentorship pairings, and founder of @WROOOF_pet, she found a few new projects to tackle. Her love for animals inspired her to co-launch Dog Spotted, “the fur-friendly content and community you crave,” built by dog owners, like her, for dog owners…and lovers! As a successful entrepreneur, Sandy also spent the summer making mentorship programs, courses, resources, and consultation services extra fun on TikTok. Her network has quickly grown to more than 100K followers!
Visit https://www.tiktok.com/@smallbusinesstips_ to see countless business-related tips and tricks paired with snazzy dance moves on Sandy’s TikTok page!
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Northeastern graduate student Karen Fayad is working with Jobs for Lebanon, a U.S.-based charity created in her home country that partners with organizations like UNICEF in response to a variety of crises.
Supporting the country and its people has always been a priority for Karen, as Lebanon was in crisis long before the recent explosion in its capital. This month, she has been working closely with Northeastern University President Joseph E. Aoun, who was born and raised in Lebanon, a country the pair cherishes. The duo is confident that Lebanon has the strength and resilience to come out on the other side of this tragedy, and Karen plans to return one day as an engineer to continue aiding in its restoration.
#Linkinbio for the News@Northeastern piece to see how Karen’s helping Lebanon.
📸: @modoonophoto
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Alexandra Legend Siegel, AMD’14, can be described as an innovator, storyteller, writer, and diversity advocate. Alexandra was recently named in Business Insider’s “30 and Under Rising Stars in Tech” and nominated for ADCOLOR's Change Agent award for creating her current position: Director of Equality Content and Enablement. In this role, she works to build a movement around equality in business through research, creative content, enablement, and inclusive storytelling. Roles like these are crucial as we try to end workplace biases—and we are grateful for pioneers like Alexandra who are paving the way for more representation, advancement, and positivity.
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Times are tough, but it’s important to remember that we will get through this together. To feel reassured, inspired, and encouraged about what’s to come, we highly recommend the article “5 Steps That Each Of Us Can Take To Proactively Help Heal Our Country” by Alexandra Spirer, featuring Marjorie Radlo-Zandi, DMSB’83. In the article, Marjorie shares her insight on overcoming obstacles in the workplace; why she believes leadership is more about helping others be the best version of themselves, as opposed to serving ourselves; how her temperament, grit, and resilience have provided countless opportunities to advance in her career; and much more.
Click the link in our bio to read this heartening and informative piece!
📸: Ryuji Suzuki
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Because tech belongs to everybody, every year Northeastern’s Seattle campus partners with a number of inclusive and progressive organizations and companies to celebrate women in tech through the Annual Women in Tech Regatta. This program of educational events, speakers, and experiences tackles topics ranging from navigating the leadership space and recovering from failure to developing quality workplace relationships and building stronger, more diverse teams.
This year’s program will run from Monday, August 10, through Thursday, August 20. Visit womenintechregatta.com/seattle for more info and to register.
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Today's the day! Creatives Around the World is hosting a Women in Leadership Roundtable. In this program, two mother daughter duos—Emily Landis Walker, Sarah Walker, Leslie Meier, Francoise Meier—will share their insights on emerging, navigating, and thriving in the new 2020s workplace.
Creatives Around the World, an incredible digital platform built with an intention of engineering #networksforgood was founded by Young Global Leader Vallabhi Singh, DMSB'17. We are so inspired by Vallabhi who is dynamically bringing her network diverse perspectives, stories and experiences and opportunities to connect around creativity.
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CHALLENGE ACCEPTED: Women around the world are joining together in support of female empowerment by posting black-and-white photos of themselves as part of the Challenge Accepted movement. We are proud to see our feed flooded with images highlighting the kindness, compassion, and strength within our community. This is what Challenge Accepted is all about, which makes it a perfect addition to our Women Who Empower network.
Thank you all for inspiring and encouraging us—today, tomorrow, and always. Let’s continue empowering one another through actions like these. No matter how big or small, they’re a step in the right direction.
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Our WISE ladies are continuously exploring ways to make their visions a reality and working to better the lives of their peers while doing so. Earlier this year, co-directors and co-founders, Eliana Berger, DMSB'22, and Mia Nguyen, DMSB’21, passed the WISE leadership torches to Hannah Chaouli, DMSB’22, and Anna Rychlik, DMSB’22.
Under the new duo’s leadership, some incredible projects and programs have come to fruition. Recently, they launched WeLearn Table Talks, bringing weekly opportunities to inspire, challenge, and activate the community’s entrepreneurial thinking through important discussions. Check out the WISE Instagram @northeasternwise for details!
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Now more than ever, many of you are trying to navigate daily life with confidence and compassion. Others are looking to spark change in the world.
What if we told you we had two book recommendations to do just that!?
• Female Firebrands, written by Mikaela Kiner, highlights 13 amazing women and the challenges they have faced and overcome
• Rebekah Bastian’s novel, Blaze Your Own Trail, takes us on a path of discovery in a “choose your own journey” format, illuminating the fact that there isn’t one “right” path for anyone, personally or professionally
During this difficult time, it’s important to find moments for yourself. If that means grabbing a book that will educate and challenge you, you can’t go wrong with either of these options.
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These days, every part of the globe is looking to combat COVID-19—and Latin America is no different. Tune in to Global Perspectives: Latin America on Wednesday, July 8, (#linkinbio) and learn how this area of the world is interpreting resilience and envisioning post-pandemic life.
Designed by Northeastern’s Young Global Leaders (YGL), the Global Perspectives series virtually brings together the top minds in business, social impact, entrepreneurship, and innovation for a compelling exchange of ideas. These programs are wonderful opportunities for us to challenge our views; connect with people from around the globe; and open our eyes to the experiences of others during these trying times.
Global Perspectives: Latin America will feature YGL member Andrea Regina Garcia, SSH’19, who has helped fellow young professionals from all parts of the world understand diverse ecosystems. Andrea will be joined by a number of inspiring colleagues, including fellow YGLer, Emilio Botin, DMSB'18. You won’t want to miss their insights!
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