Empowered Voices: Women Shaping the Future of the Queen City
Charlotte Women Who Empower panelists share pivotal moments in their careers including unforeseen roadblocks turning into opportunities
Charlotte women leaders spoke at Northeastern University in Charlotte’s campus as part of “Empowered Voices: Women Shaping the Future of the Queen City”, an event in the global Women Who Empower series celebrating breaking barriers and fostering leadership.
Experience Past Women Who Empower Events:
How WISE helps students build confidence and startups
From first idea to funded startup, WISE empowers Northeastern students to build ventures, confidence and community through entrepreneurship.
Leading Scientific Innovation: A Conversation with Kimberly Budil, PhD, Lawrence Livermore Lab
Kimberly Budil, PhD, director of Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, discussed her career path as the lab’s first woman director, highlighted the lab’s impact, and shared insights about the lab’s historic 60-year journey to fusion ignition.
Industry Panel: Making a Difference in Nonprofits
Accomplished Mills College and Northeastern alumni shared their experiences of building and navigating meaningful careers in the nonprofit world.


