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Community Events

Join Women for UMass (WFUM) for inspiring discussions, networking, and mentorship.

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. 

More opportunities to connect are on the horizon—keep an eye out for upcoming events or browse highlights from past gatherings. 

Collage of photos. Photo 1: an isenberg student talking to an event attendee. Photo 2: Panel at the event Photo 3: Women asking panel a question

About Women for UMass Events

Conversations with Women of UMass

WFUM’s signature annual event is an evening of meaningful conversation, professional insight, and connection. Each year, an expert panel shares strategies for career growth, workplace empowerment, and mentorship. Attendees also hear directly from students whose projects were made possible by WFUM grants—bringing the power of philanthropy to life.

Take a look at photos from the 2025 event and stay tuned for next year's details.

WFUM Empowering Connections

Over the past year, WFUM hosted Empowering Connections events in the Boston suburbs, New York City, and Washington, D.C.—creating spaces for UMass alumnae to build supportive communities, engage in meaningful discussions, and grow their personal and professional networks. More than just networking events, these gatherings fostered authentic connections and thoughtful conversations among women in the UMass community.

Check back for future event dates.

 

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 events later in 2025.

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.    

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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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