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Upcoming Events2024-2025 Annual Theme: Grit, Growth, Gratitude
The journey of a woman, especially professionally, is an ever-evolving experience that, while integrated in the world, is still very unique to each of us. Women strive to break barriers, shatter glass ceilings, and pave the way for future generations through their careers. This journey entails embracing and representing grit, growth, and gratitude. For many women, particularly in the STEM industries, grit means tackling challenges head-on. Through grit and determination to continue the journey, women embody an infinite growth ability. Professionally, growth is not just about accumulating knowledge but also about evolving as individuals and as leaders. This means seeking out opportunities for mentorship, collaboration, and continuous education. This the mission that WEST seeks to fill, and one of the many facets of the WEST community that our members love. As women grow, we reflect on the grit, growth, support, and opportunities required to get where we are, and embrace gratitude. For WEST, gratitude extends past the individual journey and leads us to generously give back to the community that has empowered us. After much reflection, as well as looking ahead to the future, these tenets, grit, growth, and gratitude, have been selected as WEST’s Annual Theme for 2024-2025.
Oct24 Rockstar Breakfast- SOLD OUT If you would love to learn about industry achievements and experiences first-hand from some of the most respected leaders in their fields, you won't want to miss this event WEST's Rockstar Breakfast. Join us for an intimate event where the panel of leading women in venture capital will share their roles, career journey, professional achievements, lessons learned, inspirations, advice, and more. The panel will feature Sarah Gheuens, Chief Medical Officer & Head of R&D at Agios Pharmaceuticals. Registration for this event is limited to maintain an intimate, engaging environment. Location: Agios Pharmaceuticals, 64 Sidney St., Heliopolis Conference Room, Cambridge, MA 02139
Cost: Members: $5; This event is open to members only. nov4 LinkedIn For Personal Branding: How to Stand Out in a Crowded Market In today's technology-driven age, your LinkedIn presence holds immense power as the primary digital impression you make on potential clients, hiring managers, partners, and colleagues. LinkedIn offers the opportunity to craft a powerful profile, foster meaningful engagement within your network, and harness the potential of an amazing content platform to enhance your visibility and credibility. Discover how to navigate the impact of artificial intelligence while staying true to your personal authenticity. Learn and be inspired to: Location: Lab Central, 700 Main St., Lobby, Cambridge, MA 02139
Cost: Members: $15; Non-Members: $25 - light dinner included nov6 Launching Leadership: Navigating the Journey of Women as First-Time Executives & Founders Are you a woman leader on the cusp of stepping into executive or founder roles? Join our intimate and insightful forum, specifically designed for women like you. Hear from a panel of accomplished women CEOs and founders who have successfully navigated the challenges and triumphs of leadership. Our 'Launching Leadership: Navigating the Journey of Women as First-time Executives and Founders' event offers a unique opportunity to learn from their experiences, gain practical advice, and connect with like-minded women leaders. This in-person event will feature a panel discussion featuring four experienced women CEOs and Founders, an intimate forum ensuring meaningful connections and interactive Q&A, and a networking session to connect with fellow women leaders. This event will be moderated by Rachele Ryan, Director of Partnerships at LabCentral. Panelists to include: Vered Bisker-Leib- Former CEO of Compass Therapeutics Location: Termeer, 1393 Boylston St., Boston, MA 02215
Cost: Members: $15, Non-Members: $20 Nov13 Actionable Tips for Women in STEM to Break Glass Ceilings & Uplift Their Colleagues Join Foley Hoag and WEST, a learning community that provides women in the enterprise of science and technology with the inspiration, knowledge, and connections to reach their full potential, to learn more about the legal aftermath of the Supreme Court’s decision overturning Affirmative Action in June of 2023. This timely and important conversation will focus on what corporate leaders, business leaders, and those outside the higher education space need to keep in mind regarding the legal ramifications of this decision, early responses to the decision from a legal and political perspective, and recommendations and best practices for pursuing DE&I goals. Together Rosa J. Nuñez, Chief Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Officer at Foley Hoag, and Chris Hart, Partner, DE&I Counseling, Defense & Investigations at Foley Hoag will discuss key topics including:
We will also hear from Karen Campbell, Chief Information Officer at Foley Hoag, and Amy Baker Mandragouras, Partner, Intellectual Property at Foley Hoag as they share their journeys, pivotal career moments that enabled their success, experiences on their way to the top, and actionable tips for others. They will also share the strategies and best practices they now use as leaders to prepare future generations of leaders. This is a unique opportunity to gain valuable insights from distinguished legal and business leaders on this profound shift in the DE&I landscape. An interactive Q&A will allow you to have your specific questions addressed. Location: Foley Hoag LLP, Seaport World Trade Center West, 155 Seaport Boulevard, 17th Floor, Boston, MA 02210
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