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WEST News
JANUARY 2012
OCTOBER 2011
WEST LEADERSHIP TEAM EXPANSION WEST RECEIVES GRANT FROM MASSACHUSETTS LIFE SCIENCES CENTER TO EXPAND PROGRAMS February 2011
WEST APPOINTS ILENE FISCHER AS EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Ilene Fischer is an expert in helping organizations infuse innovation into an organizational culture while producing extraordinary business results. Her consulting clients have included: NASA Research and Technology, Pfizer Groton R&D Labs, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Duracell R&D, Coca Cola, Lucent Technologies, Unilever, and Novartis. "With a powerful combination of executive experience in both the science and technology sectors, Ilene is a great addition to the WEST leadership team as we celebrate our 10th anniversary," said Sandra Glucksmann, WEST Board of Directors Chair. For more information Click Here.
January 2011
PATRICIA MCGLOIN JOINS WEST BOARD OF DIRECTORS WEST announces that Patricia McGloin, a global marketing executive with experience ranging from entrepreneurial leadership to key executive positions at Fortune 100 companies, has been appointed to the WEST Board of Directors. She joins a team of dedicated and oustanding board members. For more information about Pat McGloin and the WEST Board Click Here. September 2010
WEST LAUNCHES MEMBERSHIP DRIVE WEST will hold its first annual membership drive this year from October 14th to November 9th! Join WEST during the membership drive and receive a coupon to bring a friend to an event for free. Sign up at our October or November events in person and receive a free gift! For more information about the benefits of WEST Membership, please Click Here. JOANNE KAMENS WINS CATALYST AWARD WEST Board Member Joanne Kamens will receive the 2010 Catalyst Award from the Science Club for Girls for her "dedication to equity in science, engineering and technology." The award will be presented at a ceremony on the evening of Wednesday, November 10 in Cambridge. Joanne has focused her efforts on opening doors for women scientists by creating supportive mentoring networks for over a decade. She founded the Boston chapter of AWIS (the Association for Women in Science) and now serves on the national AWIS Chapters Committee. She helped create and continues to advise MASS AWIS on its Mentoring Circle program. She is the current Director of the Boston HBA (Healthcare Businesswomen's Association) Mentoring Committee and is an active Mentornet.net participant. Dr. Kamens serves on the Board of Directors of WEST (Women Entrepreneurs in Science and Technology) and is chair of the WEST Membership committee. For more information about the 2010 Catalyst Award, please Click Here.
WEST UNVEILS NEW LOGO WEST has unveiled a new logo to help launch its second decade of successfully encouraging women to develop entreprenurial thinking regarding profitable business management, educated risk taking, creative problem solving, and inspirational, supportive leadership for their teams, organizations, and businesses. WEST is continuing to grow and expand to offer more educational and networking opportunities to the community and its members. The logo was designed by Emerge Design Group. To find out more about WEST and its upcoming programs, please Click Here.
WEST CELEBRATES 10 YEARS WEST is celebrating 10 successful years as a nonprofit organization supporting women in the science and technology. WEST advances the careers of women in the sci/tech industries who are striving to become innovative leaders, inspiring them to reach their full potential. WEST fosters creative thinking, strengthen business skills, and provide a supportive network for sharing expertise and experience for everyone's mutual benefit. More info about WEST's 10th Anniversary Party on September 14 Click Here. MAY 2010 WEST LAUNCHES AMBASSADOR PROGRAM WEST launches a new Ambassador Program. Ambassadors serve as liaisons between their companies and WEST, helping build stronger ties between them. Ambassadors can gain valuable leadership experience and networking opportunities, as well as the opportunity to contribute to the success of other women in their industry. More info Click Here.
February 2010
STUDENT SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE A limited number of scholarships are available to WEST events for university students and postdocs registered in full-time programs at Massachusetts based schools. More info Click Here.
JANUARY 2010
WEST ANNOUNCES NEW MEMBER DIRECTORY WEST will launch a new Member Directory February 1 as an additional member benefit.This technology will enable members to be in contact with each other and stay in touch. For membership information Click Here. October 2009SYLVIE AVRILLON JOINS WEST BOARD OF DIRECTORS WEST announces that Sylvie Avrillon, Ph.D., Human Resource Executive Director at Novartis, has been appointed to the WEST Board of Directors. She joins a team of dedicated and outstanding board members. For more information about Sylvie Avrillon and the WEST Board Click Here.
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