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Entrepreneurial Optimist...
Creating a Life You Love
with guest speaker
Wendy Selig-Prieb
Wednesday, May 18th at 5:00 PM
Albright-Knox Art Gallery
Exquisite Cocktails, Hors D'Oeuveres and
Wendy Selig-Prieb
, Executive and Entrepreneur, will tell us how to
"Create a Life You Love by Becoming Your Chief Entrepreneurial Optimist." A lawyer, entrepreneur, and the first female President of a Major League Baseball organization, Ms. Prieb's optimism and energy is contagious. She has reinvented herself over and over, and brings her transformative thinking and passion about women in leadership to Buffalo.
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If you are interested in sponsorship opportunities, or have questions, call 716-887-2621.
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What We're Advocating for...
Advocacy has kept us busy this year!
Our 2016 advocacy efforts have been focused on collaborating with state-wide organizations and task forces, researching the issues, educating our partners and supporters and meeting with local legislators to build relationships and influence change. As a result of our work,
significant progress has been made on major issues affecting women and girls in our community but, there is still more work to do!
The New York State Assembly and Senate have brought forward
paid family leave legislation congruent with Governor Cuomo's proposal. The Assembly passed the bill in February and the Senate bill is awaiting a vote. Sheri had the opportunity and honor to present
on the importance of Paid Family Leave for women and children with Lt. Governor Kathy Hochul and
US Secretary of Labor Thomas Perez on International Women's Day.
State budget negotiations are in full-swing as our legislators in Albany work to pass an on-time budget by April 1. In partnership with the
Child Care Resource Network and the
After-School Network of Western New York, we have been working with our legislators to
protect and expand child care subsidies and after-school program funding. Access to quality, affordable child care and after-school programs is critical for working families in Western New York.
This year could represent a critical turning point. Significant progress surrounding paid family leave and child care is just around the corner. Over the next month, the New York State legislature will make decisions on these key topics. Join
WoMen in Action and stand with us as we make our voices heard and support local families during this important moment.
WoMen in Action is a virtual team of passionate men and women with a desire to learn more about the issues affecting women and their families and to be part of a community of change. Members receive periodic emails based on WNYWF's Advocacy Agenda
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Barriers and Bias Research Report Release
and Panel on Women in Leadership
Wednesday, March 30th, 2016
3:30pm to 5:30pm -
742 Delaware Ave, Buffalo
Women have been leaders throughout history, and today the tradition of volunteer female leadership continues to flourish. Yet in terms of paid leadership, women's elevation to top positions is relatively rare. Why do men still vastly outnumber women in these positions?
AAUW's newest research report,
Barriers and Bias: the Status of Women in Leadership
, explores this question, drawing from scholarly research and paying special attention to stereotypes and biases. The report provides recommendations for individuals and those in the education, corporate, and political sectors to contribute to an environment in which gender is no longer a barrier to leadership.
Live from the Newseum in Washington, D.C., a panel of experts from industry, politics, and academia, moderated by journalist and author
Cokie Roberts,
will discuss the report's findings, what they mean for women in leadership, and how these industries - and our society as a whole - can benefit from more women leaders.
The panel will include: Marion Blakey, President & CEO of Rolls-Royce North America;
Salli Frattini,
veteran awards show producer; and
Diane Linen Powell
,
advisor to a number of startups
and non-profit organizations.
This is a FREE event however, registration is required due to limited seating.
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