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Our programs empower women and allies in STEM to lead with confidence, amplify their voices, and make contributions that transform industries and communities. Scroll to find your next event or two! jan29 Career Possibilities Panel & Speed Networking - Legal including General Counsel, Patents, and Intellectual Property As the STEM landscape continues to evolve, professionals are increasingly embracing non-linear career paths that reflect their expanding skills, interests, and goals. This series is designed to support STEM professionals navigating career shifts—whether exploring new sectors, pursuing leadership roles, or transitioning into emerging fields. The panel will have an informational interview type feel with panelists sharing their career paths, a look at what their job entails, and transferable skills for those looking to make a change. Thanh Erion - Senior Counsel, Intellectual Property at AbbVie Location: Zoom
Cost: Free to All feb4 Activate Your Strengths and Inner Allies to Navigate Career Challenges Join us for an empowering, interactive workshop designed specifically for women in science and technology. Through reflective exercises, you'll discover how to tap into your peak experiences and transform them into a powerful inner ally. This hands-on session, led by Pallavi Srivastava and Jenn Felstedd-Knight, will help you identify your core strengths, embody your most confident self, and apply these insights to overcome professional obstacles. Leave with practical tools to navigate self-doubt, career transitions, and workplace challenges with renewed confidence and clarity. What You'll Experience:
Location: AbbVie Inc., 830 Winter St., Waltham, MA 02451
Cost: Members: $10; Non-Members: $20, light dinner included Feb10 Demystifying Compensation: What HR Doesn't Always Share but You Need to Know Understanding how compensation works is essential for making informed career decisions. This session, led by Anushka Arellano, takes a deep dive into the compensation landscape, including salary structures, bonus models, equity (stock options and RSUs), Total Rewards, and non-monetary benefits. You’ll gain an insider perspective on how compensation packages are designed, what employers value, and how to position yourself during an interview process. What You’ll Learn:
Location: Zoom
Cost: Members: $5; Non-Members: $15 Feb15 Executive Peer Circles Application Deadline The WEST Executive Peer Circles are high-impact groups that bring together local executive women leaders for meaningful discussion, insight-sharing, and mutual support. Open to VP and C-suite–level participants, each circle includes up to eight women at similar career stages and a Circle Moderator, an experienced executive coach skilled in supporting senior leaders. Circles meet virtually once a month for 1.5 hours from April through November. In addition, all circles gather for an in-person fall networking event designed to deepen connection and community. This program is ideal for women executives seeking fresh perspectives on their challenges, opportunities to refine leadership strategies, and a trusted space for mutual support among peers. If you are interested in fresh perspectives, refined leadership strategies, and support, we’d be thrilled if you considered joining! Location: Zoom
Cost: Members: $850; Non-members: $975 (includes a WEST membership) Feb25 WoW - WEST on Wednesdays Networking WoW – WEST on Wednesdays is a cornerstone of the WEST community, bringing STEM professionals together to build genuine connections and lasting relationships. These welcoming gatherings offer space to connect and share experiences while enjoying drinks and appetizers. Location: Foley & Lardner LLP, 111 Huntington Ave., STE 2500, Arlington Room, Boston, MA 02199
Cost: Members: $0; Non-members: $10 mar16 Virtual Connections: An Interactive Networking Event Join us for a dynamic virtual networking experience in Gather.town! Connect with peers, exchange ideas, and build meaningful professional relationships in an interactive, game-like environment. Instead of static video squares, Gather.town allows you to move around the space, join small-group conversations, and naturally flow between discussions—just like an in-person event. Participants can gather by topic, visit themed spaces, and spark new collaborations in an energizing and informal setting. Whether you’re looking to expand your network, explore new opportunities, or simply meet inspiring people, this virtual meetup brings connection to life. Location: Zoom
Cost: Members: $0; Non-Members: $10 mar17 A Special Event for Community Members in Transition: Gathering Together to Build Connections, Renew Hope, and Share Strategies for Moving Forward In our opening workshop in December, we explored what it feels like to be out of work for months, by hearing stories of women who lived through this reality and have found their way successfully to the other side. They shared their strategies for landing interviews and how they kept going when it was hard and who they turned to for support. The discussion was so lively, that everyone cheered for us to schedule a follow-up to focus more on the interviews and how to prepare. In this new session led by Etta Jacobs, Past President of WEST, we're inviting our four panelists back to continue the conversation. We're also welcoming a new panelist who is still in transition to learn more about what it's like out there in 2026. The topics we'll be discussing:
We'll close the discussion with your questions, followed by open time for you to connect with the panelists and other participants. Location: M&T Bank, 115 Federal Street, Floor 18, Cafe, Boston, 02110
Cost: Members: $0; Non-Members: $10 mar24 Career Possibilities Panel & Speed Networking - Math & Finance including Analysts, Actuaries, Accountants, & CFOs As the STEM landscape continues to evolve, professionals are increasingly embracing non-linear career paths that reflect their expanding skills, interests, and goals. This series is designed to support STEM professionals navigating career shifts—whether exploring new sectors, pursuing leadership roles, or transitioning into emerging fields. The panel will have an informational interview type feel with panelists sharing their career paths, a look at what their job entails, and transferable skills for those looking to make a change. Location: Zoom
Cost: Free to All apr22 Get to Know WEST - Membership/Outreach This is a wonderful opportunity to explore more about WEST – what we’re all about, meet fellow members (including Ad Board and Board members), and learn more about upcoming activities and benefits. Come join us and engage in meaningful conversations, and discover all that we have to offer. Location: Agios Pharmaceuticals, 88 Sidney St., Cambridge, MA 02139
Cost: Free to All may11 Career Possibilities Panel & Speed Networking - Lab and Facilities Operations, IT, & EHS As the STEM landscape continues to evolve, professionals are increasingly embracing non-linear career paths that reflect their expanding skills, interests, and goals. This series is designed to support STEM professionals navigating career shifts—whether exploring new sectors, pursuing leadership roles, or transitioning into emerging fields. The panel will have an informational interview type feel with panelists sharing their career paths, a look at what their job entails, and transferable skills for those looking to make a change. Location: Zoom
Cost: Free to All july22 Career Possibilities Panel & Speed Networking - Strategic Growth & Alliances including Portfolio Strategy, Business Development, and Partnerships As the STEM landscape continues to evolve, professionals are increasingly embracing non-linear career paths that reflect their expanding skills, interests, and goals. This series is designed to support STEM professionals navigating career shifts—whether exploring new sectors, pursuing leadership roles, or transitioning into emerging fields. The panel will have an informational interview type feel with panelists sharing their career paths, a look at what their job entails, and transferable skills for those looking to make a change. Location: Zoom
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