Yale University Working Women's Network

05/18/2026

🚀As part of our Leadership Lunch & Learn Series, we're excited to welcome 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐜 𝐁𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐤𝐞𝐭𝐭, 𝐏𝐡𝐃.

Marc Brackett, Director of the Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence and professor at the Yale Child Study Center, is a leading expert in emotional intelligence and author of Permission to Feel and Dealing wirh Feeling.
He is also the developer of RULER, an evidence-based framework used in over 5,000 schools worldwide to build stronger, more emotionally intelligent communities.

💫Together with Pinterest cofounder Ben Silbermann, Marc co-created the award-winning How We Feel app, which has helped millions build emotional awareness and improve well-being.

In this session, he'll share practical insights on how emotions shape the way we lead, collaborate, and show up for ourselves and for others.

📆Wednesday, May 27 | 12-1 PM
Zoom
👉🏼Register https://bit.ly/4vvaElc

05/07/2026

Leadership Talk: Show Up & Stand-Out: From Elevator Pitch to Interview Impact With Kalisha Fitzpatrick, MS-HRM, Talent Sourcing Specialist and Certified Professional & Diversity Recruiter within Yale University’s Talent Acquisition and Human Resources department.

Wed, Jun 10, 2026
1 PM – 2 PM EDT (GMT-4)

Register here: https://bit.ly/4f3FfR5

In today’s fast-paced professional environment, how you introduce yourself and communicate your value can open doors. This interactive session will help you craft a clear, confident elevator pitch and navigate key interview moments — including the often-asked “tell me about yourself.”

Whether you’re early in your career or looking to refine your professional presence, you’ll gain practical strategies to communicate with clarity, confidence, and impact. Through real examples and guided exercises, you’ll walk away with tools you can immediately apply in networking conversations, interviews, and everyday professional interactions.
Learning Objectives: By the end of this session, participants will be able to:
* Craft a clear, confident elevator pitch that highlights their skills, experience, and career goals
* Communicate their value effectively in both networking conversations and interview settings
* Navigate “tell me about yourself” with structure and confidence
* Strengthen their professional presence by showing up with clarity, authenticity, and intention

Kalisha Ms-k Fitzpatrick

05/06/2026

Our Gift to You: An Evening with Janet Gipson

Absoulutely Balanced, WWN & FLY invites you to a mental health check-in—a thoughtful pause to reconnect with what matters most and assess how you’re really doing across the dimensions that shape a fulfilled life. Through reflective conversation and somatic awareness, we’ll explore where you feel grounded, where you feel stretched, and where small shifts could create meaningful change. Whether you’re navigating a transition, carrying invisible weight, or simply ready to tune in more deeply, we invite you to slow down, listen inward, and move forward with greater clarity and ease.

We’re also proud to support our friends at FLY in fundraising for the Lustgarten Foundation to advance pancreatic cancer research and bring hope to families impacted by this disease. https://hope.lustgarten.org/fundraisers/YaleSuperstars3325

📍 Collab Space-LL, 221 Whitney Ave, New Haven
⏰ Thursday, May 21, 2026 | 5:30–6:30 PM

All are welcome. Scan the QR code to register.

Light refreshments will be served.

05/06/2026

Dear friends:

Support the causes that matter most to you during The Great Give 2026! With more than 560 participating local nonprofits, this is a great opportunity to explore organizations you already care about and discover new ones making a difference in our community.

The event will take place from 8:00 a.m. on May 6 through 8:00 p.m. on May 7. Every gift, starting at just $10, helps unlock a portion of $218,000 in matching funds and prizes for participating nonprofits. Your support can truly go further during this time.

Now in its 17th year, The Great Give is a 36-hour, online, community-wide giving event led by The Community Foundation for Greater New Haven. It was created to raise both visibility and critical funding for nonprofits serving Greater New Haven. Last year alone, the event raised an incredible $4.41 million for 544 local organizations, and this year, the goal is to reach $5 million!

Your generosity couldn’t come at a better time. Join thousands of others in supporting our local community.

The Great Give

Here are a few notable organizations to consider:

You’re so Beautiful - https://www.thegreatgive.org/organizations/you-re-so-beautiful-inc
City Seed - https://www.thegreatgive.org/organizations/cityseed
Haven’s Harvest - https://www.thegreatgive.org/organizations/haven-s-harvest
She Leads Justice - https://www.thegreatgive.org/organizations/she-leads-justice
Christian Community Agency - https://www.thegreatgive.org/organizations/christian-community-action
Urban Community Alliance - https://www.thegreatgive.org/organizations/urbancommunityalliance
Winning Ways - https://www.thegreatgive.org/organizations/winningwaysct
Junta for Progressive Action - https://www.thegreatgive.org/organizations/junta-for-progressive-action
Community Fund for Women & Girls - Give to Community Fund for Women & Girls | The Great Give
Connecticut Women's Hall of Fame - Give to Connecticut Women's Hall of Fame | The Great Give
Yale Prison Education Initiative at Dwight Hall - Give to Yale Prison Education Initiative at Dwight | The Great Give
Yale University Women's Organization (YUWO) Give to Yale University Women's Organization (YUWO) | The Great Give
The Connecticut Women's Consortium - Give to The Connecticut Women's Consortium | The Great Give
The New Haven Club Inc - Give to The New Haven Club Inc | The Great Give
The Collective for Refugee and Immigrant Women’s Wellbeing - https://www.thegreatgive.org/organizations/criw-the-collective-for-refugee-and-immigrant-women-s-wellbeing
IRIS - Integrated Refugee & Immigrant Services - Give to IRIS - Integrated Refugee & Immigrant | The Great Give
Downtown Evening Soup Kitchen - Give to Downtown Evening Soup Kitchen | The Great Give
CMWP Foundation, Inc. - Give to CMWP Foundation, Inc. | The Great Give
Elena's Light - Give to Elena's Light | The Great Give
Sisters’ Journey - Give to Sisters' Journey | The Great Give

04/18/2026

🔔This Monday
Still time to register.

Join us for a meaningful conversation on endometriosis with Dr. Hugh Taylor—helping bring visibility to a condition that impacts so many and deserves more awareness and understanding.

🕛 12–1 PM | Zoom
Don’t miss it.‼️
https://yaleconnect.yale.edu/rsvp?id=2317457

Yale Black Culture Network YBCNFuture Leaders of YaleYale LGBTQ Employee Resource Group Nikitia MzKitten TillmanYale Latino Networking GroupIndigenous Leaders at YaleAsian Network at Yale

04/15/2026

🚨Curious about 𝐀𝐈 but not sure where to start?

Join us for the next 𝐖𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐧 𝐢𝐧 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬 featuring Darice Corey, MBA — a powerhouse leading digital strategy at Yale College and exploring how we thoughtfully adopt 𝐀𝐈 in our work.

📅 April 30
🕛 12:00–1:00 PM
💻 Zoom 🔗 Register here: https://lnkd.in/et6G9XqG

Darice Corey, MBA will break down 𝐀𝐈 in a way that actually makes sense—no hype, no overwhelm. Just practical tools, real entry points, and a space to learn together.

Whether you’re AI-curious, AI-cautious, or already experimenting… this session is for you.

💡 Expect:
• Simple ways to start using AI in your day-to-day work
• Guidance on navigating tools responsibly
• A chance to connect with others learning alongside you

Because 𝐀𝐈 isn’t just about technology—it’s about how we choose to engage with it.

Hosted by our very own Career Development Co-Chair, Fallon Thomas‼️

Let’s learn, explore, and lead—together 💜

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04/14/2026

✨ Curious about AI but not sure where to start?

Join us for the next 𝐖𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐧 𝐢𝐧 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬 featuring Darice Corey — a powerhouse leading digital strategy at Yale College and exploring how we thoughtfully adopt AI in our work.

📅 April 30
🕛 12:00–1:00 PM
💻 Zoom

Darice will break down AI in a way that actually makes sense—no hype, no overwhelm. Just practical tools, real entry points, and a space to learn together.

Whether you’re AI-curious, AI-cautious, or already experimenting… this session is for you.

💡 Expect:
• Simple ways to start using AI in your day-to-day work
• Guidance on navigating tools responsibly
• A chance to connect with others learning alongside you

Because AI isn’t just about technology—it’s about how we choose to engage with it.

Hosted by our very own Career Development Co-Chair, Fallon Thomas‼️

🔗 Register here: https://cglink.me/2dA/r2319902

Let’s learn, explore, and lead—together 💜

03/26/2026

Future Leaders of Yale Yale Latino Networking GroupYale Black Culture Network YBCNOISS at Yale UniversityYale LGBTQ Employee Resource GroupIndigenous Leaders at Yale Asian Network at Yale

🚀 In celebration of Women’s History Month and following International Women’s Day, we’re honored to host a special Leadership Lunch & Learn fireside chat with Marcella Nunez-Smith, MD, MHS.
🚨𝐋𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐡 𝐰𝐢𝐥 𝐛𝐞 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐯𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐝🚨

✨Aligned with the theme, “Give to Gain,” this conversation will explore how investing in equity, leadership, and community creates meaningful and lasting impact.💜

🌟Marcella Nunez-Smith, MD, MHS is a nationally recognized leader in health equity and serves as Associate Dean for Health Equity Research and Director of the Equity Research and Innovation Center at Yale. I deeply admire her work and leadership, especially her ability to translate research, policy, and community partnership into real, lasting change.

Looking forward to a thoughtful and inspiring conversation on leadership, equity, and collective impact.💫

Register here https://yaleconnect.yale.edu/rsvp?id=2314081

03/25/2026

What a wonderful day!
Thank you to our amazing volunteers for helping us spread love and recognition to all the incredible women who make Yale such a special place. 💜🌸

And a heartfelt thank you to everyone who donated to She Leads Justice, your generosity is making a meaningful difference.

Your support expands access to legal information, strengthens community leadership, and advances policies that improve the lives of women and their communities. Your gift sustains this work today, and builds power for tomorrow. 💜





Erica Roggeveen Byrne
Nikitia MzKitten Tillman
Erin MacDonnell
Paula Maguina
Future Leaders of Yale
Yale Latino Networking Group
Yale Black Culture Network YBCN
Yale LGBTQ Employee Resource Group

03/17/2026

Congratulations to the 2026 WWN Recognition Award Winners!

The 10th Annual WWN Recognition Awards Ceremony will take place on Wednesday, April 8, 4:30 - 6:30pm. Join the celebration via Zoom as we recognize this exceptional group of women!

Register here: https://bit.ly/4bsGyWn

On behalf of the Working Women’s Network (WWN) and Executive Sponsor Joan O’Neill, we are pleased to introduce the recipients of the 10th Annual WWN Recognition Awards:

💫Timeica E. Bethel (Visionary)

💫Tori Rysz (Heroine)

💫Beth Lynch (Heroine)

💫Abby Douglas (Innovator/Creator)

💫Carolina Machado (Innovator/Creator)

💫Michelle McQueen (Community Catalyst)

💫Colleen Moriarty (Work-Life Champion)

💫Janine Hoffmann (Work-Life Champion)

💫Tanya Colón (Community Catalyst)

💫Stacey Hepburn-James (Trailblazer)

💫Stephanie Almeida Nevin (Trailblazer)

03/17/2026