EMPOWERING OUR COMMUNITY THROUGH
EVENTS AND EXPERIENCES
Women Who Empower events advance our mission by connecting all members of our community with opportunities for learning, leadership, and networking. From interview series with industry leaders and influential public figures, to networking events, conferences, seminars, and more, these events engage our global audience and create unparalleled opportunities for connection.
Enjoy these highlights from Women Who Empower events through the years.
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
Drybar Founder Alli Webb Shares ‘The Messy Truth’ About Life and Business During WISE Summit Kickoff Event
On March 22, 2024, members of the Women’s Interdisciplinary Society of Entrepreneurship (WISE) at Northeastern University celebrated five years of WISE on the eve of the organization's annual Summit.
“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.
U.S. Ambassador Jane D. Hartley Encourages Northeastern’s Women Who Empower to Speak Their Minds and ‘Not Be Afraid’
Ambassador Hartley spoke at Northeastern University’s London campus as part of “Women Who Empower: Our World,” a global event series celebrating International Women’s Day and Women’s History Month.
“Everyone Here Can Open Doors.” Women Who Empower Summit Inspires Connection and Community
The celebration of entrepreneurial women represents a momentous new chapter in Northeastern’s 125-year history.
“They Want You To Be Your Best Self” Women Innovators Celebrate Northeastern Spirit
The celebration of entrepreneurial women represents a momentous new chapter in Northeastern’s 125-year history.
All Raise Boston’s “Agents of Change” Event Recap: Raising Capital in Uncertain Economic Times
Entrepreneurial leaders convened at Northeastern on May 17, 2023, as part of All Raise Boston's "Agents of Change" networking event. Women tech founders, investors, and entrepreneurs came together to share ideas and listen to industry...
Two Very Different Stories, One Powerful Message. Female Leaders Inspire Northeastern Community At Women Who Empower Event In Dubai
One is an American journalist, the other an Emirati businesswoman. And together, they are breaking down boundaries to unite in one universal cause: female empowerment.
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...
2016-2020
Women Who Empower: Our World
Boston, Massachusetts
March, 2020
A Conversation with Speaker Nancy Pelosi
Nancy Pelosi | Speaker of the United States House of Representatives
Katherine Clark | U.S. Representative, 5th District, Massachusetts
Meghna Chakrabarti | host of “On Point” from WBUR and National Public Radio
Diane MacGillivray | Senior Vice President of University Advancement, Northeastern University
Women Who Empower: Our World
New York City, New York
March, 2020
Women in the Law: Strength and Diversity–Women of Color in Leadership
The Honorable Victoria Roberts | United States District Court Judge, United States District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan
Chaumtoli Huq | Associate Professor of Law, CUNY School of Law
Carmelyn Malalis | Chair and Commissioner, New York City Commission on Human Rights
Angélicque Moreno | President, New York State Academy of Trial Lawyers
Susan Shah | Managing Director of Racial Justice, Trinity Church Wall Street
Women Who Empower: Our World
Charlotte, North Carolina
March, 2020
Mind & Body: Experiencing the Heart of Artificial Intelligence
Angela Yochem | EVP, Chief Digital & Technology Officer, Novant Health
Professor Holly Jimison | Director of the Consortium on Technology for Proactive Care, Khoury College of Computer Sciences, Bouvé College of Health Sciences, Northeastern University
Women Who Empower: Our World
London, UK
March, 2020
Jonathan Goodwin, PNT’22 | Partner and Head of Merchant Banking, Alvarium
Morgan Mixon | Chief Operating Officer, accelerateHER
Misha Daud, PNT’24 | Owner, Eye Candy
Julietta Dexter, PNT’20 | Founder & CEO, The Communications Store
Women Who Empower: Our World
Mumbai, India
March, 2020
Andrea Garcia, SSH’18 | Young Global Leader
Minal Vazirani | Co-Founder and President, Saffronart
Devita Saraf | Chairman and CEO, VU Technologies
Priya Prakash | Founder & CEO, Health-Set-Go
Kritika Singh, COS’20 | Founder, Malaria Free World; Founder, Northeastern University Global Health Initiative
The Civic Experience: A Conversation with Samantha Power
January, 2020
From war correspondent to Pulitzer Prize-winning author to senior presidential adviser. Hear from one of America’s top diplomats and a true global citizen about her experiences turning idealism into action on the world stage.
Paris Boston Women’s Forum
September, 2019
More than 100 leaders from universities, nonprofit organizations, and corporations in the United States and France convened at Northeastern University to discuss gender-based inequalities.
Women Who Empower: Our World
March, 2019
Locations:
Boston, Massachusetts
San Francisco, California
Dubai United Arab Emirates
Charlotte, North Carolina
Toronto, Canada
Seattle, Washington
Women Who Empower: Are You In?
November 18, 2018
Nastia Liukin – Five-time Olympic Medalist and Co-Founder of Grander
Robbie Myers – Editor-in-Chief of Shondaland.com & Former Editor-in-Chief
of ELLE
Cheryl Kaplan – President and Co-Founder of M.Gemi
Anjimile – Singer-Songwriter
Fernanda Tapia – Chef and Co-Owner of
Comedor
Henry Nasella, UC’77, H’08 – Chair Emeritus, Northeastern University Board of Trustees
Women Who Empower: Our World
March 8, 2018
Diane MacGillivray: Senior Vice President of University Advancement, Northeastern University
Philomena Mantella: Senior Vice President & CEO of Northeastern University’s Lifelong Learning Network
Bella Pollen: Writer and Journalist
Farida Khelfa: Model, Actress, and Documentary Filmmaker
Juliette Mayers: Entrepreneur, Author, Speaker
Ashley Paré: Founder & Coach, Own Your Worth, LLC
Jessica Yamas: CWE-WBENC Director
Binja Basimike: Vice Chair of the Young Alumni Advisory Board, Northeastern University
April Zhong: Founder, President & CEO, SilRay Inc.
Jeannine Sargent: CEO, Investor, Advisor and BOD Member
Sherry Moore: Senior Engineer, Google
Women Who Empower Summit: The Story of Our Lives
November 7, 2017
Kathleen Breen Combes, CPS’16 | Boston Ballet
Eve Bridburg | GrubStreet, Inc.
Silvia López Chavez | Artist
Danielle Duplin | FreeWind Productions
Lauren Shapiro | Journalist and Culinary Historian
Erin French | The Lost Kitchen
Beyond the Label: Redefining Success on Your Own Terms
November 6, 2017
Keynote Speaker: Maureen Chiquet | Former Global CEO of Chanel and Author of Beyond the Label
Moderator: Linda Pizzuti Henry | Managing Director at The Boston Globe and Co-Founder of HUBweek
Seed to STEM
September 26, 2017
Christina Kach COE’09, MS’16 | Associate Consultant of Continuous Improvement Methodology, Liberty Mutual
Azita Razzaghi BHS’88, PhD’91 | Head of Safety and Pharmacovigilance, Verastem Inc.
Allison Ventura CCIS’15 | Senior Software Engineer, HubSpot
Moderator: Dr. Jackie Isaacs, Associate Dean for Faculty Affairs, College of Engineering
Opening Remarks: Dean Carla Brodley, College of Computer and Information Science
Closing Remarks: Dean Susan Parish, Bouvé College of Health Sciences
Work Smart Salary Negotiation
May 3, 2017
Keynote Speaker: Ashley Paré, AGS’09 | Founder of Own Your Worth
She Started It Film Screening and Reception
April 12, 2017
Keynote Speaker: Nora Poggi, Film Director and Producer
Career Workshop for Creative Professionals
March 27, 2017
Keynote Speaker: Jess Peterson, AMD’07 | CEO & Creative Producer of Mighty Oak and HATCH Stories
The State of Women’s Advancement in Leadership, Entrepreneurship and Policy Research Symposium
March 3, 2017
Event Chairs:
Jamie Ladge | Associate Professor, Management and Organizational Development
Alicia Sasser Modestino | Associate Professor of Public Policy and Urban Affairs and Economics; Associate Director, Dukakis Center
Moderator: Katie Johnston | Boston Globe Reporter
Women Who Empower Summit
November 9, 2016
Meredith “Max” Hodges | Boston Ballet
Kristen Kish | “Top Chef”; “36 Hours”
Helen Russell, DMSB ’88 | Equator Coffees & Teas
Maryrose Sylvester | Current powered by GE