The Women Business Collaborative is an unprecedented alliance of national professional women’s organizations working together to achieve Equal Pay, Position and Power for ALL Women in Business. We are a social movement of tens of thousands of diverse professional women and men, business organizations, public and private companies, and the media accelerating change through collaboration, advocacy, action and accountability. We are #WBCFasterTogether.
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Join us in presenting the WBC Trailblazer in Gender Equity & Diversity Award to Vernā Myers, Founder & President of The Vernā Myers Company, on the evening of May 30th in Baltimore, MD! Register at: https://lnkd.in/e3jcGxAy
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Asian and Pacific Islanders (APIs) remain an understudied and underserved population in the corporate world and the ATLAS is the only in-market, comprehensive study focused on API workforce issues conducted by an Asian organization. Check out the post below to learn more about how to get involved!
🚀 We need you! Ascend is launching a unique survey that takes a comprehensive look into API workforce issues. If you're an API professional, we’d love to hear from you. 🌟 Take just a few minutes to participate and help us make workforces more equitable for everyone. Your input matters! 🙌 https://hubs.li/Q02FKfdL0 Big shout-out to AAPI Data, Asians In Advertising, C100, Disability:IN, Exec|Comm, Gold House, HACR - Hispanic Association on Corporate Responsibility, Harvard Business Review, Human Rights Commission, Jeremy Lin Foundation, Multicultural Leadership Institute, Seramount, Stop AAPI Hate, Stand with Asian Americans, The Asian American Foundation, Women Business Collaborative, Exponential Talent LLC, Asian American Journalists Association (AAJA), AICPA, ALPFA New York, Association of National Advertisers, Commonwealth Club World Affairs, Equimundo: Center for Masculinities and Social Justice, Latino Corporate Directors Association (LCDA), NAPABA Law Foundation, NACD (National Association of Corporate Directors), National Congress of American Indians, National Organization on Disability, New York University, Out & Equal, Out Leadership, Prospanica National, SHRM, Stanford University Graduate School of Business, The Conference Board, The Indus Entrepreneurs(TiE), Toronto, United Nations and so much more for getting the word out about this important work.
We are excited to announce our new WBC Champions! 🎉 Join us in welcoming into the WBC fold, Simone Berry 🇯🇲, Linda Clemons, Domonique Jones, Ellen Looyen, Cam Marston, Keisha A. Rivers, M.Ed., Tequila Smith, Simone Jentsch, Manny Vidal, and Peggy Sullivan. To learn more about our Champions Network, visit us online: https://lnkd.in/d5KuvHCn
The WBC July Newsletter is out now, featuring the latest highlights and upcoming events!
Leadership and Reinvention Next Thursday, Astrid Sheil, PhD will join Linda Peek Schacht for WBC's Faster Together Livestream. Dr. Sheil is the Dean of the School of Management, Simmons University, Boston, MA.
Women Business Collaborative proudly celebrates Vernā Myers with the 2024 Trailblazer in Gender Equity and Diversity Award Verna Myers groundbreaking work as a DEI pioneer has not only transformed organizations but also inspired change on a global scale. With nearly three decades of experience as an inclusion strategist and cultural innovator, Vernā has been instrumental in dismantling barriers to inclusion and equity across various dimensions of diversity. Her dedication to fostering environments where all individuals feel valued and empowered is truly commendable. From the beginning of her journey in Baltimore to her distinguished academic achievements at Barnard College, Columbia University, and Harvard Law School, Vernā's journey exemplifies resilience and determination. She was the inaugural head of Inclusion Strategy at Netflix, leading by example and advocating for the integration of diversity, inclusion, equity, and belonging into every aspect of workplace culture. Vernā's past roles, including Executive Director of The Boston Law Firm Group and Deputy Chief of Staff for the Attorney General of Massachusetts, highlight her multifaceted expertise and commitment to effecting positive change. Her contributions to corporate law and her leadership in driving diversity initiatives have left an indelible mark on the legal profession and beyond. Vernā's trademarked motto is “Diversity is being invited to the party. Inclusion is being asked to dance.” ® We can't wait to celebrate this award presentation and more with you at this year's summit. Register to join WBC for the Action for Impact Annual Summit on September 25, 2024, to hear from Vernā Myers and the other amazing Trailblazers we will be honoring for their leadership in gender equity and diversity – Register Now: https://lnkd.in/e-A4WVZH
Leading the Next Generation of Technology Join us for our next LinkedIn Live, "Leading the Next Generation of Technology." WBC's own Gwen Young will be in conversation with Wendy Chin, Managing Partner at Creative Technology Group.
Yesterday marked Black Women's Equal Pay Day, highlighting the fact that Black women earn only 64 cents for every dollar earned by their white male counterparts. To learn more about the state of pay disparity for women of color and discover how we can bridge the gap, download Women Business Collaborative's recent Women of Color Briefing: https://lnkd.in/eTT82uUT
Women Business Collaborative proudly recognizes Priscilla Sims Brown with the 2024 CEO Excellence in Gender Equity and Diversity Award. Priscilla Sims Brown leads Amalgamated Bank, a century-old institution committed to advancing positive social change as a full-service bank, lender, and investment manager. Under her leadership as President and CEO, Amalgamated Bank, the only public benefit corporation in the financial sector listed on NASDAQ (AMAL), continues to set a high bar for social responsibility in banking. Brown drives the bank's mission to serve socially conscious clients, including climate organizations, foundations, labor unions, advocacy groups, and political campaigns, by ensuring their deposits contribute to societal good. She has placed a strong emphasis on environmental and social justice, with over 60% of the bank's loans and select investments directed towards high-impact areas such as affordable housing, nonprofits, and climate solutions. Brown will be celebrated at this year's Action for Impact Summit. Register today: https://lnkd.in/e-A4WVZH
The deadline has been extended for applications to join us at the Women's Capital Summit! The Women's Capital Summit is a dedicated platform for women entrepreneurs to access essential funding and for investors to discover high-potential women-owned businesses. Apply by July 15th to join us in New York for investor matchmaking sessions, connecting YOU directly with investors. Participate in expert panels discussing current trends in entrepreneurship and investment, the future of women-led businesses, and strategies to overcome funding obstacles. Additionally, gain access to networking, offering informal opportunities for attendees to forge valuable connections with peers, mentors, and industry leaders. Apply today: https://lnkd.in/enW8h6_B