Connecticut Women's Hall of Fame

Yes! We need more female inventors!

Empowering women and girls is at the heart of the Connecticut Women's Hall of Fame. Proud to have met with Lieutenant Governor Susan Bysiewicz last week to discuss initiatives that #educate and #inspire students, keeping #HERstory alive. #STEM #CTtrailblazers #HERstory #ctwomen #educate

A few months ago, our Executive Director, Raina Giddings, MBA visited Grace Academy Hartford, toured the school, and shared some inspirational words��and insights about her leadership role. The visit was incredibly uplifting, especially since the students focus on women's history, and have a tradition where the 8th graders name their graduating classes after trailblazing women. This week, our Education Manager, Dolores Bates met with the girls to discuss the importance of women using their passion and perseverance to transform the world. We are incredibly proud of these young scholars and their commitment to honoring the incredible women who have paved the way for future generations. Keep shining, Grace Academy! #WomenInHistory #Inspiration #Trailblazers #Leadership #Empowerment #CTWHF #Education #YouthEmpowerment #WomenLeaders #FutureLeaders #RoleModels #STEM #SeeItBeIt Princess G. Hyatt Shantel Hanniford

As the sun reaches its peak on the longest day of the year, may we also reach new heights in our aspirations! Today, let the summer solstice be a reminder to believe in the power of hope, never to think a dream is out of reach, and always to inspire others along the way. ☀️ #Educate #Inspire

Join us in celebrating Juneteenth and honoring Mrs. Opal Lee, the visionary and trailblazing leader behind June 19th being designated as a national day of recognition, celebration, reflection, liberation, and freedom for all! Known as the "Grandmother of Juneteenth" Mrs. Opal Lee's activism and perseverance became a reality on June 17th, 2021 when President Biden signed the Juneteenth National Independence Day Act. On May 3, 2024, she was honored with the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the nation's highest civilian honor. Watch and listen as Mrs. Opal Lee shares her thoughts on freedom at https://ow.ly/9Z7950SlERp #Herstory #Juneteenth #OpalLee #Perseverance #Empowerment #FreedomForAll #Educate # Inspire

We honor all #trailblazers who have taken a stand against injustice as we celebrate #Juneteenth, recognizing not only the end of slavery, but also the work our nation continues to do to reach the ideal of #freedom and #equality for all. To learn more about the courageous actions of CWHF #Inductees #MariaMillerStuart, #HarrietBeecherStowe and #PrudenceCrandall that placed them in crucial roles that helped bring Juneteenth to fruition go to https://lnkd.in/dkF_JdH #ctwomen #abolitionist #freedom 

Today, we celebrate the fathers, grandfathers, and father figures who support, inspire, and uplift the women and girls in their lives. Your encouragement and guidance play a vital role in shaping future leaders and achievers. Together, we honor and cherish your contributions today and every day! #FathersDay #CTWomensHallofFame #Inspiration

30 years ago the Connecticut Women's Hall of Fame was born when 47 Connecticut women were inducted at the first-ever Induction Ceremony. A tradition that has continued annually growing the Hall from 47 to 148 women! Join us as we honor the inaugural class of #CWHFinductees in anticipation of celebrating a new class of Inductees at our 31st Annual Induction Ceremony and Celebration on October 22, 2024, at The Bushnell! We begin with Mary Jobe Akeley, an explorer, photographer, and author who achieved international recognition for her efforts to save the endangered wildlife of Africa. She was a woman who lived beyond the traditional construct of female roles, choosing to live a life of adventure. Learn more about this incredible woman by reading #herstory @https://lnkd.in/eBpDvkYy Educate! Inspire! #ctwomen

Our STEMFems events use the stories of our #cwhfinductees’ grit and perseverance to #inspire the next generation of female scientists and engineers. The beautiful BioCT Innovation Commons in Groton was the host for our most recent event held on Wednesday, June 5th. We truly appreciate Kimberly Nash Kelly’s collaboration in organizing the beautiful space and introducing us to new partners at Enko® and AVS Bio . This event could not have happened without their volunteers Kimberly Rankin, Roxanne Lopardo, Tori Eastham, Lynne Reuber, Ph.D, Crystal Sparks, Ph.D. Elizabeth Vuono Ph.D., as well as Loureiro Engineering Associates, Inc. volunteers Gracey Boman, Adisa Gjonbalaj, Nicole Adrion, Medtronic volunteers Emily Ludwig, Stephanie Prado, Erika Smith, Pfizer volunteers Melissa Dragon, Suzanne Murphy Thank you for modeling your work in #STEM for the students Ledyard Public Schools. #ctwomen #womeninstem #nextgenerationengineers

Mark your calendars and get ready to join us on October 22, 2024, at The Bushnell for a night of inspiration as we celebrate our 31st Annual Induction Ceremony. This year we will be honoring Creative Catalysts. Stay tuned for exciting event announcements as we reveal our 2024 Inductees! Educate! Inspire! www.cwhf.org