Women

The goal of this community is to offer a space for people who are interested in the diversity of experiences and perspectives of those who identify as women. Because our personal experience and upbringing play a role in how we view and define gender, we have much to learn about how we can further value and support each other to reach our goals based on our diversity. This community offers connections, opportunities, resources and experiences to help navigate obstacles that may arise along your personal and professional journey. This community recognizes, appreciates, celebrates, promotes, and supports each individual because of their diversity and contributionsWe call these communities “rope teams” because they, as many as you are interested in accessing, are here to support your student and alum journey as well as to provide you with an opportunity to support the journey of those you want to help succeed. 

Make Your Voice Heard as a Woman or Minority at Work

Everyone—but women and minorities in particular—can struggle to speak up or be listened to at work. Here are some tips to make sure your voice is heard in common workplace situations.

Have you ever sat silently as a coworker talked …

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This Is How to Tell if a Company Is Good for Women, According to Female Leaders

What makes a company a great place for women to work? On Sept. 17, dozens of New Yorkers  gathered to discuss just that.

Hosted by Fairygodboss, Quartz, and Women.NYC, Monday’s “Catalyzing Career Change: A New Age For New York Women” …

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Women Driving Change in STEM

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In boardrooms and business units across finance and STEM, a distinct leadership style is rising—one marked by empathy, innovation and built-in mentorship, especially toward underrepresented groups. Two …

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#MakingTime: A Day in the Life of an Entrepreneur and Community Builder for Latinas

Women can do anything — but not everything. As the largest online career community for women, we at Fairygodboss realize that balance is a myth, and that picking what to prioritize when everything feels important on a day-to-day basis isn’t always …

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How to determine if a company values DEI

DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion) is crucial to workplace culture, the hiring process, the day-to-day of an office, and so much more. Diversity and inclusion have always been important, but it has become a priority for companies across all industries …

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Timeout with Jazmine Highsmith

Call a timeout with Jazmine Highsmith, former DI track and field athlete and founder of Female Athletes Rock. Learn about the impact track and field has made on her life and what inspired her to become an advocate for women athletes. You can connect with Jazmine and Female Athletes Rock on Instagram at @femaleathletesrock.

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All rope teams are open to Excelsior students, faculty, staff, and members of the public. Even rope teams that specifically identify an identity or allyship are open to all member of the community and all are encouraged to visit, learn, and respectfully engage.   Todos los rope teams están abiertos a estudiantes, docentes, y personal de Excelsior, asi' como al público en general. Incluso los rope teams que identifican específicamente a una identidad o a una forma de alianza están abiertos a tod_ miembr_ de la comunidad. Alentamos a toda persona a visitar, aprender y participar de manera respetuosa.