Amplify Her Foundation

Today is the official launch of Amplify Her Foundation! Tonight we’ll be celebrating at the Museum of the City of New York with special guest New York State Attorney General Letitia James, and honoring Tarana Burke, Founder of Me Too Movement, with the inaugural GlassBreaker Award for her tireless advocacy which launched a global movement. We’re also celebrating today’s release of “If She Can Make it Here”, our new research report on women’s and girls’ leadership in NYC. Esteemed leaders from The New York Women's Foundation, IDEO.org, and Women.NYC will join us for an interactive dialogue to discuss the findings. Researchers connected with over 1,000 women from across the boroughs for this comprehensive study, which identifies the barriers women face on their path to leadership, and interventions that help them meet their full leadership potential. To read the report and learn more, visit https://lnkd.in/eNaJps38. #IfSheCanMakeItHere #nycwomen #nycnonprofit #nonprofit #philanthropy

Check out what Amplify Her Foundation's fantastic grantee partners have been up to ➡️ 🌟 Seeds of Fortune Inc.: We cheered on Amplify Her Leadership Network Co-Chair Chirlie Felix as she was honored with the Business Community Award at Seeds of Fortune's Seed to Bloom Awards. Attendees included Seeds of Fortune Founder Nitiya Walker, LOVE Mentoring Founder Dr. Claudia Espinosa (also honored!), Felicia’s Promise Founder Felicia Fonrose as well as Leadership Network members, Esmeralda Herrera and Nayancie Matthews. 💡 New Women New Yorkers: The Amplify Her team joined New Women New Yorkers at their Clean Energy Panel & Networking Session hosted in partnership with The Rockefeller Foundation. The panel included professionals from Emerald Cities Collaborative, Environmental Advocates NY, NYSERDA, and New York City Economic Development Corporation, who shared insights on career opportunities for women in the clean energy sector. 🎉 Sadie Nash Leadership Project: Our Executive Director, Marti Speranza Wong and Amplify Her Leadership Network member, Talia Scott, joined Sadie Nash's annual benefit: An Evening of Joy and Liberation, to celebrate their journey and community impact for over twenty years. 📝 Felicia's Promise: Amplify Her’s Director of Grants Laura Risimini and Amplify Her Leadership Network Member, Darlene Blanco, attended a special mock interview workshop at Felicia’s Promise’s new headquarters in Brooklyn. Promise Leaders were able to practice their interview skills, received invaluable feedback, and boosted their confidence for future job and educational opportunities. #amplifyherfoundation #ifshecanmakeithere #womensleadership

Here’s a look at some of our partners’ recent events and the incredible impact they are making! 💻 Black Women Talk Tech: The Amplify Her team participated in the Roadmap To Billions Conference, hosted by Black Women Talk Tech. This pioneering organization, led by our Leadership Network member Regina Gwynn, provides workshops, resources, and strategies to support Black female entrepreneurs through this annual conference. 💪🏽 Women.NYC & New York Women in Business: Our Leadership Network member Diana Franco, Vice President of Women.NYC, and Mary Tan, Co-Founder of New York Women in Business, partnered with Black Women Talk Tech to host their Tech Growth Summit: Leveraging AI & Powering Up in Tech. ✨ South Asian Youth Action (SAYA): Our team joined SAYA at their annual Young Women's Leadership Conference, focusing on empowering young girls of color to become wellness warriors. The event featured dynamic programming that inspired young women to take charge of their own wellness, health, and leadership. 👗 Custom Collaborative: Our Executive Director, Marti Speranza Wong, and Director of Grants, Laura Risimini, attended Custom Collaborative’s Graduation Fashion Show and Pop-Up Boutique. Graduates of their Training Institute showcased stunning custom creations that reflected their diverse cultures with a unique, personalized flair. 🥖 Hot Bread Kitchen: Our Director of Grants, Laura Risimini, attended Hot Bread Kitchen’s Breadwinners Benefit 2024 to support HBK alumni and local culinary entrepreneurs. Guests experienced the diverse flavors and talents of the city, highlighting HBK's impact on the community. #amplifyherfoundation #ifshecanmakeithere #womensleadership

As we approach the end of Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month, we want to spotlight our grantee partner, Welcome To Chinatown, and its co-founder and CEO, Victoria Lee, who is The David Prize 2024 finalist! 🌟 The David Prize funds extraordinary New Yorkers with ideas to create a better, brighter New York City. Vic’s work with Welcome to Chinatown supports Chinatown’s institutions and small businesses with succession planning and helps them thrive for generations to come. Congratulations Vic for this well-deserved honor! 🎉

Amplify Her Foundation grantee partner Bottomless Closet recently celebrated 25 years of empowering women in need at their Spring Luncheon. Amplify Her Leadership Network member and Co-Founder of Black Women Talk Tech, Regina Gwynn, was honored with Bottomless Closet's Empowerment Award, recognizing her work paving the way for Black women to succeed in the tech field. With over 50% of Bottomless Closet clients identifying as Black or African American, and more opportunities opening up for women in the tech space, Regina’s work will continue to make an impact on the women Bottomless Closet serves over the next 25 years! The Amplify Her Foundation team and Leadership Network members were thrilled to join this special event. Congratulations Bottomless Closet and Regina Gwynn!

Hear from a passionate high-school student from the Student Leadership Network, Dahna Tapia, who participated in our college exploration visit to USMA Westpoint. 📢 Dahna spoke to the media during her visit about what this experience means to her! This trip would not have been possible without the active support and leadership of Major Maia Molina-Schaefer who serves as Co-Chair of the Amplify Her Leadership Network (also featured in the news clip) and Colonel Julia Coxen who serves on the Amplify Her Board of Directors. We are so grateful for all your contributions, Maia and Julia! Through our Leadership Labs programming, Amplify Her Foundation aims to continue bringing enriching leadership opportunities and experiences for girls and women in New York City. #amplifyherfoundation #ifshecanmakeithere #womensleadership

This Spring we hosted an inspiring college exploration visit at USMA West Point, where 20 talented high school girls delved into the world of academic and leadership excellence. A big thank you to our partners Student Leadership Network, Bella Abzug Leadership Institute, Seeds of Fortune Inc., and Girl Scouts of Greater New York, for recruiting these incredible students who got to explore state-of-the-art facilities, engage in a women’s leadership seminar, and experience hands-on activities like flight simulators and VR. From this cohort, three exceptional students were selected for the prestigious USMA Summer Leaders Experience: 🌟 Nina Afriyie - Student Leadership Network 🌟 Caroline Choi - Bella Abzug Leadership Institute 🌟 Jazmin Zamora - Student Leadership Network These future leaders will spend a week at West Point this summer, experiencing life as a cadet and further honing their leadership skills. Join us in congratulating Caroline, Nina, and Jazmin on their remarkable achievement! 👏🏽 #amplifyherfoundation #ifshecanmakeithere #womensleadership

What an inspiring way to start the day! Loved seeing the Amplify Her Foundation team at the New York Women’s Foundation Celebrating Women breakfast! Congratulations to all the honorees but especially trailblazer S. Mona Sinha! Forever in awe of your fearless advocacy for women’s rights and justice!

The Amplify Her team and Leadership Network Members were thrilled to attend the 2024 Celebrating Women Breakfast hosted by The New York Women's Foundation. This special event brings together thousands of people to celebrate the strength and resilience of women in our community and uplift our shared achievements toward an equitable future. 🎉 Today, we joined hands to honor exceptional women leaders and organizations whose vision and tenacity are transforming our communities. This spirit of collaboration and empowerment resonates deeply with the mission of Amplify Her Foundation, as we continue to work alongside organizations in NYC to support the advancement of women and girls. Thank you NYWF for putting together an inspiring gathering! 👏🏽 #amplifyherfoundation #ifshecanmakeithere #womensleadership

We were honored to participate in the 2024 Annual Summit of our strategic partner, Women Moving Millions. Our Executive Director, Marti Speranza Wong, joined an engaged community of women on her first Member Day & Summit. Our Program Manager, Aditi Sharma, had the privilege of meeting the woman of the hour, 🌟S. Mona Sinha🌟, former Board Chair of WMM, as she received the Catalyst Award in recognition of her exceptional leadership and transformative contributions to gender equality through philanthropy. Amplify Her envisions a future where all women are ascendant in their leadership and can become transformative changemakers. And being surrounded by incredible women leaders and change agents this week has made that future seem closer than ever before. Thank you to WMM and Sarah Haacke Byrd for hosting a powerful event that not only educated and empowered but truly energized us all as we work towards a gender-equal world. 👏🏽 #amplifyherfoundation #wmmsummit2024 #womensleadership