Announcing the 2026 Innovator Awards Recipients
The sixth Women Who Empower Innovator Awards honor 34 individuals with one-time grants, welcoming them into a dynamic community of more than 160 lifetime recipients.
Featured Stories
This alum is changing the rules for greater access to egg freezing
Lauren Makler ’09, saw first-hand a problem with the traditional egg-freezing options. So she co-founded a startup to do something about it.
WISE 2026 Impact Report
The Women’s Interdisciplinary Society of Entrepreneurship released its first-ever impact report this spring — showcasing years of building community, launching ventures, and expanding opportunity for students across Northeastern’s Boston, London, and Oakland campuses. From mentorship pipelines to a venture capital bootcamp to an annual summit, WISE supports over 560 students annually.
WISE summit inspires female entrepreneurs to rise above challenges
The summit on Northeastern University’s Boston campus welcomed 200 participants for networking, workshops, inspiring speakers and more.
TEN YEARS. REMARKABLE IMPACT. INFINITE POSSIBILITIES.
Dive into the stories that define a decade in the Women Who Empower: A Decade of Impact magazine.
Innovator Updates
From newcomer to entrepreneur: How this Northeastern grad turned her passion for civics and wellness into a growing juice bar empire
Muskaan “Mukki” Gill, E'26, knows how difficult it can be living with seizures. Her younger brother, Zor, has Dravet syndrome, a genetic disorder that causes random, frequent and prolonged seizures. Seeing how this affected her...
Northeastern grad wins Innovator Award for developing an AI adviser for real estate investors
Muskaan “Mukki” Gill, E'26, knows how difficult it can be living with seizures. Her younger brother, Zor, has Dravet syndrome, a genetic disorder that causes random, frequent and prolonged seizures. Seeing how this affected her...
Northeastern announces 2025 Women Who Empower Innovator Awards winners and new fellowship, follow-on fund
Muskaan “Mukki” Gill, E'26, knows how difficult it can be living with seizures. Her younger brother, Zor, has Dravet syndrome, a genetic disorder that causes random, frequent and prolonged seizures. Seeing how this affected her...
Northeastern students build app to help track seizures—and it’s personal
Muskaan “Mukki” Gill, E'26, knows how difficult it can be living with seizures. Her younger brother, Zor, has Dravet syndrome, a genetic disorder that causes random, frequent and prolonged seizures. Seeing how this affected her...
Event Recaps
Their Journey Was Exhausting, But Worth It. Entrepreneurs Inspire Northeastern Community At Women Who Empower Event In London
In a celebration at Northeastern University’s Devon House on Monday night, two inspiring women entrepreneurs took to the stage to discuss how they’re using their business acumen to change the world, and how they overcame obstacles along the way.
Women Who Empower 2022 Innovator Awards Ceremony
Women who empower 2022 innovator award ceremony2022 Innovator Awards Recap In November 2022, Women Who Empower celebrated the 24 winners of the 2022 Innovator Awards. Check out the celebration! Experience Past Leadership Events:
‘Paper Lanterns’ Reflects Common Humanity In The Face Of Violence
A documentary detailing one Hiroshima survivor’s quest to recognize U.S. prisoners of war killed by the atomic blast in World War II focuses on connection, said the movie’s producers at a Northeastern event honoring Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage...
To Do The Impossible, Chef Erin French Says, ‘Follow Your Gut’
French, owner and chef at a critically acclaimed 40-seat restaurant called the Lost Kitchen, spoke about her path to success through a series of failures, at a virtual event organized by Northeastern’s Women Who Empower.
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