Inside WICT New England

Welcome from New England Chapter President Anna Ciccone

Greetings, We are living in unprecedented times. Many of us have added educator to our already full plates while navigating this new normal of social distancing. Staying connected to our colleagues, family and friends has never been more important. If you are feeling isolated and alone, lean on your network and this community. We are all in this together.  What can we do to help you? Please take a moment to answer a few survey questions . Your input is important to us and we want to make sure we are providing the content and resources you need during these uncertain times. As you may have already seen, we have suspended in-person events until further notice and subsequently are using this opportunity to offer more virtual programming. In light of current events, we have decided to postpone our planned Leadership & Development Summit until Fall, 2021.  Our hope is that this newsletter will provide our members an outlet and resource for career and development opportunities as well as a way to stay connected to each other. Please feel free to reach out to me with any content ideas or questions.   On behalf of your WICT New England Board, please take care of yourselves and your loved ones and we look forward to seeing you soon.  Anna

Welcome to New Members

Kevin Burroughs - ESPN Marietony Canieso - ESPN Elaine Carmona - Comcast Vicky Christakos - Charter Assunta D'Amico - ESPN Jessie Gourdine - ESPN Melissa Grady - Comcast Stacy Griffin - Effectv Oscar Guardado - ESPN Rachelle Joseph - Charter Shawna Kilcoyne - Comcast Jin Lee - Charter Kathyryn Leonard - ESPN Jennifer Mullen - Charter Lindsaye Oppedisano - Comcast Noelia Ortiz - ESPN Cheryl Randall - ESPN Jennifer Remick - Disney & ESPN Tracy Roy - Comcast Kavana Rudresh - Comcast Holli Schexnailer - Charter Christina Sedrak-Soliman - Charter Shayna Skibinsky - ESPN William Weeks - ESPN Erin Williams - ESPN Jennifer Young - Charter

Member Spotlight

Let's learn more about a few of our members as they answer the following questions: What is unique about the cable industry? Why did you join WICT New England? Tell us about a leader who inspired you. What would you tell your younger self? If you could have one superpower, what would it be?

Shirley Alleva Product Implementation Manager Cox Business  It's no longer just the cable industry. It's evolved to be more technology based. I joined to be part of an organization that highlights women in a primarily male dominant industry and to network. When first beginning at Cox Communications, I had a leader that told me to surround myself with people who had strengths different from mine, give credit where it belongs, don't be afraid to say you don't know but will get the answers and a leader should always be able to teach their team something. I would tell my younger self to not put limits on what I think I can achieve I wish I could fly and eat whatever I want without gaining weight. Elizabeth Calabrese Care Supervisor Comcast, Western NE Region  I believe the cable industry does an amazing job with not only staying on top of emerging technology but also truly caring for their customers and employees. I wanted to find a place to fit and be able to become a better person and woman in the cable industry. My first manager, Trisha Cyrankowski was such a huge part of who I am today. She provided a solid path of learning for me and made sure I was clear about opportunities and obstacles in becoming a leader. Never give up on yourself and always believe in yourself. I wish I could heal the world.

Mentor Event Recap The mentor program kickoff event was held in February at the Publick House in Sturbridge, MA. Our keynote speaker, Nanci Hyburg, guided the group on how to listen with empathy through her presentation, “Connecting Across Differences.” Her interactive and engaging presentation challenged our pairs to retrain their brains and focus on asking questions that can lead to positive interactions and resolve conflict.  In addition, the group heard from 2019 WICT New England Mentor of the Year, Anthony Lacaprucia, who shared his experiences and provided insight on what it takes to be a good mentor.  Next up was the WICT New England Protégé of the Year recipient, Allison Violette, who encouraged the room to lean in and be open to the mentoring experience.   The remainder of the day allowed the mentor pairs time to get to know each other and set goals for their partnerships.  The popular nine month program runs March to December and has twenty pairs representing four companies across three states.

Everything is Negotiable - Do It Skillfully! May 7, 2020 : 12:30 pm-1:30 pm This session addresses key skills in negotiations to apply at any level of your career. During this webinar, you'll learn rules, skills, tips and simple actionable steps that bring big returns.

Click Here to Register!

Coming Soon for Book Club Members Books should be arriving by the end of April and stay tuned for upcoming Chapter Chat dates.

Do you have an idea or feedback for this newsletter? Would you like to volunteer to be the next featured member? Email us at wictne@gmail.com.  Sponsorship opportunities to support this newsletter are available. Please contact partnershipwictne@gmail.com to learn more.

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