If you thought Women Employed (WE) kicked off 2023 with a bang, you haven’t seen anything yet. The past month has proved to be one of our busiest as we participated in even more events, giving us more opportunities to champion the economic advancement of women by advocating for causes…

The ASPIRE Racial Equity and Inclusion Speaker Series kicked off in February with a workshop led by Angell Howard, Associate Director of Professional Development and Staff Recognition at Illinois State University. Angell’s workshop, Stereotypes, Myths, and Misconceptions: What You Believe Matters! asked those participating in the ASPIRE Project to examine…

Since the start of 2023, Women Employed (WE) has hit the ground running! Kicking off our 50th Anniversary year, WE has not only maintained our presence at the forefront of nearly every major advancement for working women in the U.S., we have also been present at quite a few events…

Through phase I of the Accelerating Student Progress and Increasing Racial Equity (ASPIRE) project we learned a lot about where colleges are at in terms of developmental education reform, where they are headed, and what supports they need to get there. As phase II begins, we are excited to offer…

When talking about full circle moments, Women Employed’s Efrata Sasahulih is the perfect example. The Program and Research Coordinator was first introduced to WE in 2019 when she was encouraged to apply for The Pattis Family Foundation Summer Leadership Program―a program for undergraduate college students looking to gain insight into…

If you were to ask ERIS Brewery and Cider House co-owner Michelle Foik what influenced her decision to open a cidery, the answer is found in her commitment to remaining in alignment. For Michelle, going into the hospitality industry was as natural for her as breathing. Growing up the child…

When long-time Women Employed (WE) supporter Kate Everson completed undergrad with a degree in journalism, she had no idea that a career pivot would lead her to WE. Following a year and a half of working as an Associate Editor for a diversity and inclusion magazine, Kate felt the call…

As we prepare for next week’s Thanksgiving holiday, many individuals across the country are in deep reflection on what they are thankful for. For some, this time of year reminds people of the love that has been poured into them and for others, they are grateful for the five F’s…

“I am good.” “I am strong.” “I am open.” “I am present.” “I am clear.” “I am generous.” “I am grateful.” These are the personal mantras that encompass who Women Employed donor, Kathleen Flynn-Barnett, is. The founder of the Ora Kathleen Flynn-Barnett Family Foundation, Kathleen is someone who understands the…