Other Events:
Marketing Pathway Panel: Interested in a career in marketing? The Marketing Club is holding a panel discussion on Wednesday, September 22 at 5:00pm featuring Questrom professors talking about career pathways in marketing and how in-classroom experience relates to the real world.
Register Here
Women in Analytics: More of a numbers person? Liberty Mutual is hosting an event on Tuesday, September 21 for women interested in analytics. Find more information and
register here.
BWF Scholarship: Boston Women in Finance is offering a $500 scholarship for minority women interested in finance. The scholarship also includes membership to BWF and free attendance at all their events. Applications are due October 15,
apply here.
Boston Globe Summit: The Boston Globe is offering a free virtual summit September 22-24. There are lots of amazing women leaders on the agenda including Senator Elizabeth Warren, Mass General Brigham CEO Dr. Anne Kilbanski, and comedian Jenny Slate.
Check out the agenda and find a panel that interests you!
Women in Business News:
Think parallel parking is hard? That's nothing for Pamela Williams, a truck driver and driving instructor who aims to break barriers in the trucking industry.
This profile chronicles her quest to inspire more women to join her traditionally male-dominated industry.
Next question, please.
This article about President Biden's Press Secretary, Jen Psaki covers her winding path to the job, how her approach differs from those of her predecessors, and the challenges that come with being the country's top spokeswoman.
Equal pay? LFG.
This article outlines the latest in the US Women's National Soccer Team's ongoing fight against the US Soccer Federation for equal pay, this time regarding the distribution of World Cup bonuses. Want to learn more? Check out the
LFG documentary for a look at the team's fair pay fight.
And the Emmy goes to... Last night
history was made at the Emmys with women taking the top directing prizes for both comedy and drama television for the first time ever. While the Emmys can do a better job celebrating
diverse voices, it was great to see so many talented women honored.
That's all for now - have a great week!
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