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.
*In 2023 women made up on average, 33% of corporate board members.
The Women's Forum Corporate Board Initiative advocates for raising the number of women on corporate boards, by providing programming to prepare female executives for board service and a database accessible to any search firm, of CEO sponsored, board ready women.
*Source: Wall Street Journal
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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 76 Global Forums with over 8,000 members.
Since its creation in 1987, the Education Fund has raised over $2 million, enabling women whose lives have been disrupted by extreme adversity to return to school and complete their education.
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.
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.
City & State NY's POWER OF DIVERSITY: BLACK 100 list
Congratulations to Forum members listed in City & State NY's POWER OF DIVERSITY: BLACK 100 list:
Dr. Jocelynne Rainey, President and CEO, Brooklyn Org
Arva Rice, President and CEO, New York Urban League
The list highlights the latest activities and accomplishments of influential Black leaders who are standing out in the spheres of government, business, nonprofits, organized labor, health care, law, advocacy and academia.
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, Lin Coughlin, Lauren C. Anderson, and Anne Ackerley, Head of BlackRock's Retirement Group.
Visit the link below to view our latest Women in Business Wednesday interview with Forum members Leslie Abbey, CEO of Hot Bread Kitchen and Liz Neumark, CEO of Great Performances.