Community Events
Join Women for UMass (WFUM) for inspiring discussions, networking, and mentorship.
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Women for UMass presents gatherings that bring alumnae together for meaningful dialogue, professional insight, and community building. Our recent programs include Conversations with Women of UMass, featuring expert panels focused on mentorship and career growth, and Empowering Connections, a dynamic space for networking and mutual support.
Explore upcoming opportunities—or revisit highlights from past events.
WFUM in the Pioneer Valley – Holyoke, MA
January 28, 2026 | 6:00–8:00 p.m.
Delaney House, 3 Country Club Rd. Holyoke, MA 01040
Join Women for UMass for an inspiring evening of networking, meaningful conversation, and time to connect with fellow alumnae. This event will blend open networking with guided reflection and small-group discussions designed to spark insight and connection.
Complimentary appetizers will be provided, and a cash bar will be available.
Kids are welcome: A dedicated kids’ corner with coloring sheets and activities will be available to help you enjoy the evening comfortably.
We hope to see you for a meaningful night of community and conversation!
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About Women for UMass Events
Conversations with Women of UMass
Save the date: March 25, 2026
WFUM’s signature annual event is an evening of meaningful conversations, professional insights, and networking. Each year, we welcome an expert panel that shares strategies for career growth, workplace empowerment, and mentorship. You’ll also learn more about student projects funded through WFUM grants at this event.
Take a look at photos from the 2025 event and save the date to join us in 2026.
Check back here for future events.
Past Event Highlights:
WFUM spans the country and the globe and we bring UMass women together throughout out the year. Check out our events past and present and stay tuned for upcoming events in 2026.
2024
Conversations with Women of UMass Amherst featuring Amy Reichard ’85, vice president at Broadridge Financial Solutions; Tiffany Greene ’96, career and leadership coach; Kendra Porter ’00, ’05 MS, award-winning image consultant and wardrobe stylist; Darlene Vu ’14, Chief Operating Officer at the Asian American Women's Political Initiative (AAWPI), and Carla James ‘01, chief executive officer of Solidus Technical Solutions.
Read about last year’s event | View Photos
2023
Lifting Each Other Up featuring Judi Vigna ’89, CEO of Specialized Career Guidance; Kokui Adesokan ’09, technical project manager at Bridgewater Associates; Donna Cohen ’78, internationally recognized strategic advisor to women in sports; Kathy Lopes ’01,director of diversity, equity, and inclusion for Newton Public Schools,; and María Sucher ’18, field marketing manager at Wiley.
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2022
Breaking Through panel featuring, Kristen Kuliga ’91, executive vice president of Vanguard Sports Group, Samari Ijezie ’18, founder of The Female Economist, Kavya Krishna ’16, ceo and co-founder, Society of Women Coders, and Amy Elizabeth Richard ’85, vice president at Broadridge Financial Solutions
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