Community Events
Join Women for UMass (WFUM) for inspiring discussions, networking, and mentorship.
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WFUM brings together UMass Amherst women to share experiences, uplift one another, and strengthen their connections back to the university and its students.
WFUM Empowering Connections in D.C.
May 20, 2026 | 6:00 – 8:00 PM
O Museum in the Mansion
2020 O Street NW, Washington D.C.
Join Women for UMass (WFUM) for an evening designed to spark meaningful connection with alumnae—set against the backdrop of one of DC’s most unique and interactive museums, the O Museum in the Mansion.
Start the evening by connecting during a self-guided tour with over 80 secret doors, themed rooms, and hands-on exhibits. Then gather in a private room exclusively for UMass alumnae to have small-group discussions designed to foster authentic dialogue around community, personal values, and mentorship.
Enjoy heavy appetizers and a cash bar!
Cost: $10 per person—great value!
Museum admission typically ranges from $25-60 per person
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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 this year's photos from the March 25 event
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.
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 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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