Wishing Well is a peer-to-peer payment digital wallet that allows users to hold and save their money together as a group in individual “wells” and to use that money to support community goals, individual expenses and purchases.
Northeastern Graduate Becky Mashàido is Revolutionizing the Beauty Industry with AI-Powered Solutions for Women of Color
Mashàido’s business venture, KiAsili Naturals, is using science and artificial intelligence to reimagine the future of an inclusive beauty industry.
Northeastern Law Student Mary DeVega Is Building a New Type of Professional Staffing Agency to Provide Disadvantaged Women with Crucial Workforce Training
DeVega plans to open a staffing agency that will provide women in need with the necessary training and professional development to land a job or further their careers.
Working With Oncology Patients Inspired Northeastern MBA Graduate Ashley Cummings to Launch Natural Skin Care Line
Cummings noticed her oncology patients often had dry skin during treatment. From this, the idea for Natural Ash was born: a line of body butters handmade with natural ingredients that would not irritate patients' skin.
R&D Lab Established by Northeastern College of Science Graduate AJ Addae Champions Skin Care Products for Darker Skin Tones
With a background in chemistry, clinical research, and entrepreneurship, Addae works on closing inclusivity gaps in R&D at her B2B innovation lab by creating and testing skincare products for Black-owned beauty brands.
Northeastern’s Cassandra McKenzie Recognized by City of Boston as ‘Trailblazer’ for Women in Construction
McKenzie says she never thought of herself as a “trailblazer.” But as a woman of color in civil engineering who leads a team of 100 employees responsible for constructing and maintaining buildings across Northeastern's global network, she has earned the accolade.
“We Can Change What This System is Optimized For By Challenging What It Means To Be Beautiful,” Journalist Elise Hu Examines Artificial Beauty Standards During a Powerful Talk
Hu shared observations on emerging digital beauty standards and discussed her book, “Flawless: Lessons in Looks and Culture from the K-Beauty Capital” during a Women Who Empower event on the Boston campus, co-hosted with the Mills Institute.
2023 Innovator Award Winner Taja Lester | Health Equity Capital
Taja Lester founded Health Equity Capital to uplift companies that help underserved patients benefit from cutting-edge advances in health.
2023 Innovator Award Winner Marine Nimblette | Businesses United in Diversity
Marine Nimblette created Businesses United in Diversity as an outdoor marketplace for both sales and social connections.
2023 Innovator Award Winner Sima Bou Jawde | Enrich Academia
Education enriched her life. With her mentorship startup, Enrich Academia, Sima Bou Jawde wants fellow international students to feel the same.