SAIS Women Lead

SAIS Women Lead SAIS Women Lead's mission is to increase and amplify women’s leadership around the world to inspire balanced, sound policy decision-making.

By fostering scholarship and cross-cultural exchange, SAIS Women Lead–a global women’s leadership development program–raises awareness of gap areas in research and advocacy to create more inclusive, compassionate, and service-oriented societies. Each year, SWL runs an international practicum, a speaker series, an annual conference and a series of independent research opportunities to close the gen

der gap through leadership and policy. Its interdisciplinary courses and practicum program, Global Women in Leadership (GWL) (student-led organization), and SAIS Women’s Alumni Network (SWAN) provide students and alumni with opportunities to develop their leadership skills and collaborate on action-oriented projects that advance women.

05/27/2026

Snapshots from SAIS Women Lead Practicum Presentations where students showcased their research projects from Zambia, India, Nigeria, Morocco and Barbados.

Snapshots from SAIS Women Lead Capstone Presentations!
05/14/2026

Snapshots from SAIS Women Lead Capstone Presentations!

🥳Join us for our last event of the semester!!! The SAIS Women Lead practicum class will be presenting their student-led ...
04/17/2026

🥳Join us for our last event of the semester!!! The SAIS Women Lead practicum class will be presenting their student-led research on tackling real-world challenges through a gendered lens in Barbados, India/Morocco, Zambia and Nigeria

🗓️ Tuesday, April 28th
⏰ 12:00pm
📍 Room 222

🔗 Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/885359944427?aff=oddtdtcreator

03/30/2026

NYC Trek with SAIS Women Lead x GWL — March 19–20

Grateful to be part of a dynamic two-day trek bringing together leaders across philanthropy, global governance, media, fashion, sustainability, and tech. 🗽✨

Day 1 (March 19):
Rockefeller Foundation
United Nations
SAIS Alumni Happy Hour with Sarah O'Hagan

Day 2 (March 20):
Ralph Lauren
The Nature Conservancy
Infosys Foundation
Goldman Sachs

Scenes from International Women’s Day at SAIS Women Lead ✨Featuring keynote speaker Dr. Aili Mari Tripp, a leading schol...
03/28/2026

Scenes from International Women’s Day at SAIS Women Lead ✨

Featuring keynote speaker Dr. Aili Mari Tripp, a leading scholar of gender, democracy, and African politics, whose insights sparked a powerful conversation on women and global governance.

Join us for the SAIS Women Lead International Leadership Summit 2026 Under the theme “Rewriting the Rules: Leadership, A...
03/27/2026

Join us for the SAIS Women Lead International Leadership Summit 2026

Under the theme “Rewriting the Rules: Leadership, AI, and the Future of Human-Centered Governance,” we are honored to welcomeUnder the theme “Rewriting the Rules: Leadership, AI, and the Future of Human-Centered Governance,” we are honored to welcome distinguished keynote speakers and expert panelists for an engaging and forward-looking conversation on the opportunities, challenges, and global implications of AI-driven transformation across sectors.

📅 April 7, 2026
⏰ 12:00PM
📍 Theatre, Bloomberg Center (555 Pennsylvania Avenue)

✨ Featured Programming Includes:
• Governing the Algorithm
• Development and Economic Growth
• Security and Risks of AI
• Panels, a photo exhibition, live performances, and more

🎟️ Register here:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/sais-women-lead-international-leadership-summit-2026-tickets-1983924902790?aff=oddtdtcreator

Thank you for being such a strong, gentle, and extraordinary person in every role you take on 💜
03/08/2026

Thank you for being such a strong, gentle, and extraordinary person in every role you take on 💜

What does the future of global power look like, and where do women stand within it? This International Women’s Day, SAIS...
02/27/2026

What does the future of global power look like, and where do women stand within it? This International Women’s Day, SAIS Women Lead invites you to a timely conversation on how women’s movements are reshaping political institutions, advancing constitutional reform, and strengthening democratic governance worldwide. We are honored to welcome Dr. Aili Mari Tripp, a globally recognized scholar of gender, democracy, and African politics, for a keynote on the evolving role of women’s rights in a shifting global order.

📅 March 10, 2026
⏰ 5:00–6:30 PM
📍 Room B222

Registration link:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/womens-rights-and-the-new-world-order-tickets-1983926033171?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=cp&aff=ebdsshcopyurl

02/16/2026

Welcome back, SAIS Women Lead 💫

So grateful for an afternoon of connection, reflection, and powerful conversations as we kicked off the semester together. Here’s to leading with purpose all term long. ✨

Want a free succulent🪻🪷? The SAIS Women Lead program invites you to join us for our Welcome Back Event. As we kick off t...
02/01/2026

Want a free succulent🪻🪷?

The SAIS Women Lead program invites you to join us for our Welcome Back Event. As we kick off the Spring semester of the 2025-2026 academic year together, let’s continue in our aim to create a space for community building, belonging, and fun. As always, this event is open to all and refreshments will be provided!

🗓 February 09, 2026
⏰ 12:30–1:30 PM
📍 Room 222, 555 Pennsylvania Ave

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