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The Women’s Forum of New York

Inspiring Women. Extraordinary Experiences.

THE ISSUES: GENDER PARITY

In 2021 women made up on average, 30% of corporate board members.*

The Women’s Forum Corporate Board Initiative advocates for gender parity by 2025.

*Source: BoardEx Global Gender Balance Report 2021

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GIVING BACK

Educate a Woman, Impact Generations.

The Education Fund of the Women’s Forum provides financial awards for women in New York City, over 35, pursuing their first college degrees. Each year we distribute $200,000 dollars to deserving women to assist them in completing their education and career goals.

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ACROSS THE WORLD

A local community with global reach.

The Women’s Forum of New York is the founding forum that has grown into a global network of women leaders. Members enjoy reciprocal membership under the umbrella of the International Women’s Forum which is comprised of 74 Global Forums with over 7,000 members.

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KEY INITIATIVES AND BENEFITS

Education Fund

Since its creation in 1987, the Education Fund has raised over $2.2 million, enabling women whose lives have been disrupted by extreme adversity to return to school and complete their education.

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Corporate Board Initiative

The Corporate Board Initiative addresses gender parity in the boardroom, by highlighting those who have led by example, and providing a database of CEO Nominated, Board-Ready Women.

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Programs

Forum Programs share the unique insights, access and experience of our members. By leveraging our connections, we create a diverse mix of in-depth programs that educate, empower, enlighten and entertain.

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MEMBER NEWS

Alyson Richman "The Thread Collectors" Book Release Event

We are so thankful to Women’s Forum members Sarah McNally, Founder & CEO, McNally Jackson, and Alyson Richman, Author, who invited our Members to join them for an event at the South Street Seaport McNally Jackson store, to celebrate the release of Alyson’s newest novel written in collaboration with Shaunna J. Edwards: The Thread Collectors. Alyson and Shaunna shared their writing process, inspiration and their journey together on this collaboration.  To view a clip from The Thread Collectors book launch, please visit HERE.

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Women in Business Wednesdays

Next Up: Lauren C. Anderson

Our #WBW interview series was born out of the same principle that is at the heart of the Women’s Forum – uplifting women. Our #WBW interviews allow women to discuss their professional journeys and provide great advice to other women looking to advance their careers and embark on the path to entrepreneurship. We have had the pleasure of interviewing Forum members- Sarah Kauss, Patrice Tanaka, Deirdre Quinn, Mijong Lee, Sarah McNally, Gina Gibney, Tracy McKibben, Rohini Dey, Lori Tauber Marcus, Susan McPherson, Gloria Feldt, Ilene Wachs, Cheryl Wills, and Linda Coughlin. Stay tuned for our next interview with Forum member Lauren Anderson, Founder and CEO of Great Circle Associates.

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