The Women’s Initiative hosts annual fundraising and member events to drive awareness of our philanthropic and leadership group, highlight our support of adolescent girls, and raise funds to increase our impact.
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TUESDAYS WITH WI – DEI Speaker Series
Tuesday, February 28th; 5-7PM
BirchTree Bread Company
Download Tuesdays with WI invitation
Join us for good food, networking, and conversation!
The Women’s Initiative is hosting the second installment of its Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion (DEI) Speaker Series with the purpose of celebrating diversity, honoring local women leaders, educating members, and creating opportunities for role models and mentorship in the community.
Our Guest: Rubby Wuabu, Assistant District Attorney, Office of District Attorney Joseph D. Early, Jr.
Moderated by: Stephanie Williams, Chief Diversity Executive, Mount Wachusett Community College
5:00PM – Doors Open
5:30PM – DEI Conversation with Rubby
6:16PM – Networking
Appetizers courtesy of Women’s Initiative and cash bar
A celebration of women’s philanthropy, leadership, and empowerment of adolescent girls, Stepping Up for Girls is the Women’s Initiative’s signature fundraiser to support future programming. The event highlights our funded programs, celebrates local women leaders, and the positive impact we as a community have made in support of girls and women.
View 2022 event photos on Women’s Initiative’s Facebook page.
2022 WOMEN’S INITIATIVE AWARD HONOREES
Lois B. Green Leadership Award
Shauree Allotey
Director of Operations, Boys & Girls Club of Worcester
Meridith D. Wesby Young Leader Award
Morgan Johnson
Student and Social Justice Activist
Leadership Awards
The Women’s Initiative co-founders, Lois Green and Meridith Wesby, were leadership role models for many young women and their vision was to strengthen young girls and empower women. Named in their honor, the Lois B. Green Leadership Award and Meridith Wesby Young Leader Award recognize female leaders in our community.
WI Leadership Award Past Recipients
YEAR | GREEN LEADERSHIP AWARD | WESBY YOUNG LEADER AWARD |
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2006 | Val Loring | Monaye Leathers |
2007 | Marcy Reed | Katarzyna Koscielska |
2008 | Marianne Felice, MD | Iris Sanxhaku |
2009 | Suzanne Patton | Hanh T. Lam |
2010 | Colleen O’Brien | Andrea Siemaszko |
2011 | Patty Eppinger | Dianara Nagrone, Shaleah Morgan, Yalitza Garcia |
2013 | Maureen Binienda | Sabbatina Konadu |
2014 | Susan Mailman | McKenzie Gratton |
2015 | Phyllis Pollack | Tereza Ngendahoruri |
2016 | Maureen Gray | Katherine Esparza |
2017 | Patsy Lewis | Darhianys “Lula” Bethancourt |
2018 | Lucia Knowles | Vianna Mercedes |
2019 | Kathleen Orengo | Elizabeth Oluokun |
2020
2021 |
Liz Hamilton
Linda Cavaioli |
Chantale Zuzi
Génesis Márquez Campos |
Corporate Sponsors
Bank of America
Little House Capital
National Grid
Saint-Gobain
Seven Hills Foundation
UMass Chan Medical School
Unum
Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Support Sponsors:
Power of the Purse is a fun evening of camaraderie and solidarity to ignite positive change for women and girls. Enjoy a live and silent auction of designer purses and bag packages while networking with like-minded supporters.
6TH ANNUAL POWER OF THE PURSE
SAVE-THE-DATE: June 6, 2023; 5-7PM
Location TBD
View 2022 event photo album on our Facebook page.
Lead Sponsors:
The Women’s Initiative hosts member events throughout the year to give thanks to the hundreds of annual members and meet new supporters. Join our mailing list or follow us on FaceBook to get information on our next member event.